You'll recognize the distinctive sole and countercultural cache that comes with it. In the Monk Shoe, our partnership with Solovair has yielded a modern, functional twist on a traditional dress shoe. With a single strap and long, seamless vamp, it's an unlikely but totally convincing marriage of tradition and contemporary style. Founded under the name NPS by five men in the village of Wollaston, Northamptonshire, known for its shoe industry, Solovair originally outfitted the British Army and later became the shoe that defined counterculture England through the 1990s. UK Sizes - if you wear a US size 9, buy a UK size 8. Made in England 100% leather upper Goodyear welt with patented Solovair sole technology Single buckle.
