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
- Statement blue tone
- SKU: GIGOLO 50056-F BLUE
Blue crocodile is not a shoe you wear to blend into a crowd - it's for the man whose wardrobe already has the basics covered and wants his monk strap to do some talking. The Mezlan Gigolo builds its single-strap silhouette entirely from genuine crocodile in blue, then adds a braided welt at the sole seam - a hand-finished detail most dress shoes skip - and a decorative patterned island insert set into the full leather sole. An injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole keeps the fit as considered as the design, and the whole shoe is handmade in Spain. At $825, the Gigolo delivers genuine crocodile construction and hand-finished detailing for less than many competitors charge for a plain-leather monk strap; listing leather monk straps in the $475β$625 range before exotic skins even enter the conversation.
This is the monk strap for a tonal navy-suit statement or a standout against neutral tailoring.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Gigolo blue 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: What should I wear with a blue crocodile monk strap?
A: Blue crocodile pairs well tonally with a navy suit for a subtle, elevated look, or with grey and neutral tailoring for a bolder, more contrasting statement.
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 blue Gigolo?
A: The blue colorway is available in Medium width, sizes 8 through 15 (including half sizes).