Product Details
- Genuine crocodile upper
- Braided welt construction
- Decorative designer patterned island insert
- Injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole
- Full leather sole
- Handmade in Spain
- The most versatile Gigolo colorway
- SKU: GIGOLO 50056-F BLACK
Black is the color every formal wardrobe leans on, and the Mezlan Gigolo makes sure it never looks like the safe choice. The single-strap monk silhouette is built entirely from genuine crocodile, then finished with a braided welt where the upper meets the sole - a hand-finished detail most dress shoes never attempt - and a decorative patterned island insert set into the full leather sole. An injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole keeps the comfort level as high as the craftsmanship, and the whole shoe is handmade in Spain. At $825, the Gigolo delivers genuine crocodile construction with details most reserve for shoes priced well above $1,000; even plain-leather monk straps commonly run $475–$625 before factoring in exotic skins.
Black makes the Gigolo the most versatile entry point into Mezlan's exotic-leather collection - formal enough for black-tie, distinctive enough to be the most interesting shoe in the room.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Gigolo black monk strap made of?
A: The Gigolo features a genuine crocodile upper, an injected memory-foam insole, and a full leather sole with a decorative patterned island insert. It's handmade in Spain.
Q: What is a "braided welt" on a dress shoe?
A: A braided welt is a decorative finishing technique where the seam connecting the upper to the sole is woven into a braid rather than left as a plain stitch, adding a hand-finished detail visible around the entire shoe.
Q: Is the black Gigolo appropriate for black-tie events?
A: Yes. The genuine crocodile upper and classic monk strap silhouette make it a striking, formal-appropriate choice for black-tie and formal business occasions.
Q: How does the Gigolo compare in price to other crocodile monk straps?
A: At $825, the Gigolo is priced below many comparable genuine crocodile monk straps from luxury houses, and it undercuts even plain-leather monk straps.
Q: What width options are available for the black Gigolo?
A: The black colorway is available in Medium width, sizes 8 through 15 (including half sizes).