Double Monk Straps

The moment we met Sid Mashburn he was southern prep from head to—well, ankle...bare ankle. His shoes were definitely Italian (in design). But they worked. Not only did they work, they worked beautifully. We had never considered double monk straps. With the top buckle nonchalantly flopping around unfastened, they were mesmerizing. The price point ($500-$600) is an investment but when Gilt Groupe offered up these Ralph Lauren Alston Double Monk Straps ($268), we moved.