- Upper: Genuine leather with a crocodile-embossed finish in navy blue
- Closure: A single monk strap and buckle across the instep, in place of laces
- Sole: A dual sole that pairs leather with rubber for comfort and grip
- Lining: Fully leather-lined interior
- Included: A travel shoe bag with each pair
- Fit: Runs true to size in a standard width.
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 6709 NAVY BLUE
The Sigotto Uomo 6709 in navy is a men's single monk strap dress shoe in genuine leather embossed with a crocodile texture and finished in navy blue. It has a fully leather-lined interior and a dual sole that pairs leather with rubber for grip, and it is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It comes with a travel shoe bag, runs true to size in a standard width, and is available in US sizes 8 through 13.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul. The 6709 is cut from genuine leather embossed with a crocodile texture that gives the navy finish depth. From across the room it reads as formal, and up close it shows a layer of considered detail. A single strap and buckle close across the instep and keep the silhouette clean. Underneath, a classic leather sole is paired with rubber for added comfort and grip through long days. A fully leather-lined interior rounds out the comfort, and each pair arrives with its own travel shoe bag. 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 version, with one clean strap across the instep. In navy, the 6709 brings more personality to formal dressing than black or brown, without stepping outside its boundaries.
Styling
Navy sits between neutral and distinctive, which makes the 6709 easy to wear across a formal wardrobe. Wear it with a gray or charcoal suit for business, or with a navy or light gray suit for a wedding. It also carries into more relaxed looks with gray flannel trousers and a knit. Pair it with fine socks in navy or charcoal. The included travel bag makes it easy to pack alongside a suit.
FAQs
Does the Sigotto Uomo navy 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.
What is the benefit of a leather-and-rubber sole?
It keeps the formal look of a leather sole and adds the comfort and grip of rubber underneath, so the shoe is easier to wear through long days.
Are navy monk straps appropriate for a wedding?
Yes. Navy is formal enough for weddings and business events, and it brings a little more personality than black or brown. It pairs well with gray, charcoal and navy suits.
Does it need breaking in?
Little. The fully leather-lined interior and dual sole are comfortable from the start, and the leather shapes further to the foot with wear.
How should I care for navy crocodile-embossed leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a neutral or navy leather cream, and keep it out of prolonged wet weather. Avoid stiff brushes that can flatten the embossed pattern, and store the shoes in the included travel bag.