John Lewis & Partners Bruges Italian Leather Monk Shoes, Black

The monkstrap shoe has seen a resurgence in popularity in the last few years thanks to its sheer versatility. The sleek lines and stitched toecap detail give the shoe an office-friendly formality, while the silver-toned double buckle fastening balances this with a sligtly casual finish. As such they’ll look perfectly polished with a pair of suit trousers, or appropriately dressed down with some smart jeans. With durable rubber soles, ideal if you expect to spend a lot of time on your feet, or just for navigating slippery or wet pavements on the way to work. More about the construction These are made from high-quality Italian leather. Expect them to be long-laster, comfortably flexible, breathable and easier to clean and polish than other leather.