Product Details
- Rich European hand-burnished calfskin
- Modern wing tip monk strap silhouette
- Injected memory-foam cushioned insole
- Combined leather and rubber sole
- Handmade in Spain
- The most versatile Forest colorway
- SKU: FOREST 9268-BLACK
Note that the Forest fits generously - order a half size down if you typically fall between sizes.
"All business. All fashion." Mezlan's description of the Forest fits the black colorway especially well - it's the version built to work in almost any professional wardrobe. The wingtip's perforated brogue detailing gets a modern spin here, trading laces for a single monk-strap buckle, giving the silhouette more presence than a plain cap toe without tipping into overly casual territory. The hand-burnished calfskin upper is shaded by hand for a depth of finish flat black leather doesn't have, and an injected memory-foam cushioned insole keeps the shoe comfortable through full workdays. A combined leather and rubber sole rounds out the practical side without compromising the dress-shoe look. Handmade in Spain, the Forest competes directly with wingtip monk strap styles from other brands, which typically retail between $495 and $625 - Mezlan offers the same hand-burnished quality at $350.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Forest black monk strap made of?
A: The Forest features a hand-burnished calfskin upper with perforated wingtip trim, an injected memory-foam insole, and a combined leather and rubber sole. It's handmade in Spain.
Q: What is a "wing tip monk strap"?
A: It's a dress shoe that combines the perforated brogue detailing of a classic wingtip with a single monk-strap buckle instead of laces, giving it more texture than a plain monk and more formality than a standard brogue derby.
Q: Is the black Forest a good everyday business shoe?
A: Yes. Black is the most versatile Forest colorway, pairing easily with most business and business-casual wardrobes.
Q: Does the Mezlan Forest run true to size?
A: No - the Forest runs generously. Mezlan and Arrowsmith Shoes recommend ordering a half size down if you typically fall between two sizes.
Q: How does the Forest compare in price to other wingtip monk straps?
A: At $350, the Forest is priced well below comparable wingtip monk strap styles from other brands, which commonly retail between $495 and $625, while offering similar hand-burnished calfskin quality.