Double monks have been a staple for us since the very beginning... we opened our first shop with little more than a size run of these, and they've been tough to keep in stock ever since. Ours are benchmade in small quantities at a tiny, family run factory in the Marche region of Italy with a Goodyear welt and a closed-channel leather sole. This pair is a lightened-up version in suede, but no less classic than the original calfskin. They look as great on an 85-year-old as they do on a 17-year-old, dressed up or dressed down. Top buckle optional.