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What is the origin of the double monk shoe?
The history of the double monk strap shoe can be traced back to 1945, when John Lobb, a long-established British shoe manufacturer, received an order from the Duke of Windsor, a member of the British royal family, for a pair of shoes for “everyday wear. Needless to say, this anecdote sparked the popularity of double monk shoes in England. The single monk strap, which originated from monks’ strap sandals, and the aviator boot, a new design inspired by the aviator boot, made it easy to put on and off without tying shoelaces and gave a stylish, formal impression that became well known throughout the world and gained great popularity. They were also known throughout the world and gained great popularity. In Japan, the popularity of the shoe resurfaced in the 2000s, and today it stands as one of the classic leather shoes.
