- Upper: Soft black leather with crocodile-embossed detailing
- Closure: A single monk strap across the instep, in place of laces
- Buckle: Finished in matching black crocodile-embossed leather
- Lining: Leather-lined interior for comfort through long days and evenings
- Finish: Classic black, formal enough for suits and evening wear
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6709 BLACK
The Sigotto Uomo 6709 is a men's single monk strap dress shoe in soft black leather with crocodile-embossed detailing and a buckle finished in matching black crocodile-embossed leather. It is leather-lined and handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It runs true to size in a standard width and comes in US sizes 8 through 13.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul. The 6709 is cut from soft black leather with crocodile-embossed detailing, a pressed scale pattern that adds depth without breaking the formal line. A single strap closes across the instep, and its buckle is finished in the same black crocodile-embossed leather, so the hardware matches the shoe instead of contrasting with it. Inside, a leather-lined interior keeps the shoe comfortable through a full business day or a long evening. As with all natural leather, small variations in grain and tone are part of the material's character.
Heritage
The monk strap takes its name from the buckled shoes once worn by European monks, and it has long held a particular place in a well-dressed man's rotation: more considered than a plain oxford, more disciplined than a loafer. The single monk is the original and most formal version, with one clean strap across the instep. The 6709 keeps that classic form and adds crocodile-embossed texture for character.
Styling
The 6709 is a formal shoe, made for business meetings, weddings and evening events. Wear it with a black, charcoal or navy suit, where the single buckle and black finish keep the look sharp. With tailored gray trousers and a dark blazer, it works in business settings that call for a dress shoe with a little more character than a plain oxford. Pair it with fine dark socks.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo black monk strap shoe run true to size?
Yes. Order your usual size. It comes in a standard width, in US 8 through 12 with half sizes, plus a 13. There is no 12.5.
Is it genuine crocodile?
No. It is genuine leather stamped with a crocodile-scale texture, which gives the depth of exotic skin at a fraction of the cost and with simpler care.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is a monk strap formal enough for business and evening wear?
Yes. The single strap, black finish and embossed leather suit formal business settings, weddings and evening events.
Does it need breaking in?
Little. The soft leather and leather-lined interior are comfortable from the start, and the leather shapes further to the foot with wear.
How should I care for crocodile-embossed leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a cream made for black leather, and keep it out of prolonged wet weather. Avoid abrasive cleaners and stiff brushes, which can flatten the embossed pattern, and use cedar shoe trees between wears.
What is the difference between a single and a double monk strap?
A single monk has one strap and buckle across the instep, and a double monk has two. The single is the cleaner, more formal of the two.