SIZE RECOMMENDATION: This style has an overall generous fit. If you normally wear a size 10, choose size 9.
In general, select one full size smaller than your usual size for the best fit.
- Genuine caiman crocodile and lizard upper - dual-exotic construction in a rich brown, hand-finished
- Chrome crocodile-scale textured buckle - a signature Toluca detail
- Full leather lining - comfortable, breathable fit
- Leather outsole with rubber heel - classic dress profile with added traction
- Monk strap silhouette - polished enough for a suit, versatile enough for jeans
- Runs large - order one full size down from your normal size
- SKU: TOLUCA CAIMAN BELLY/LIZARD BROWN
The Toluca pairs two exotics instead of settling for one.
Marco Di Milano built the Toluca around a rare combination: a genuine caiman crocodile and lizard upper in a warm brown, hand-finished to a polished shine and anchored by a chrome crocodile-scale textured buckle that catches the eye without shouting for it. It's a monk strap built for a man who wants his dress shoes to say something specific.
Inside, a full leather lining keeps the fit comfortable all day, and a leather outsole with a rubber heel adds real traction while holding the classic dress silhouette underfoot.
Arrowsmith Shoes has spent over fifty years - since our first store opened on Chicago's Oak Street in 1974 - curating exotic footwear for men who look past the obvious choice. The Toluca is exactly that: two skins, one buckle, and a finish built to last.
FAQs
Is the Toluca made from real crocodile and lizard skin?
Yes. The Toluca combines genuine caiman crocodile and genuine lizard, hand-finished to a polished brown. Neither is embossed leather.
Does the Toluca run true to size?
No - the Toluca runs large. Marco Di Milano recommends ordering one full size down from your normal size.
What is the buckle made of?
A chrome-finished buckle with a crocodile-scale texture pressed into the metal - a signature Toluca design detail.
What is the sole made of?
A leather outsole with a rubber heel insert, adding traction while keeping the classic dress-shoe profile.
How should I care for crocodile and lizard leather together?
Wipe both skins with a soft, dry cloth, avoid excess moisture, and store with cedar shoe trees. Condition sparingly and only with a leather-specific product, since crocodile and lizard can react differently to over-conditioning.