Monk-Strap dress shoes (women's opinion) (guys, buy, long, older)

[silibran]

I’ve seen these before, but not recently. They look dressy and kind of cool, I think. Its fun to try new things, no?

[Lodestar 77]

I have never seen this style before, and I like it. Go for it. Where are you getting your negative information from? So far on this forum this style is positive with the women.

[karen_in_nh_2012]

I never notice men's shoes.

I am always astonished when I realize that there are people who DO.

OP, those shoes are perfectly fine ... but honestly, for me, sneakers would be fine too.

Originally Posted by Old_Spice

... That said, I then found out that a modern survey mentioned that most women think monk-straps are out of fashion and even a turn-off at the moment.

I am curious what the majority of women here think...

Where on earth did you find that "modern survey"? Do you have a link?

I think most women could not care less. If you are clean and well-groomed, who on earth would care that you are wearing monk-strap shoes -- and judge you negatively for it?? (And I guess just as important: why would you want to be with such a person?)

[hunterseat]

Not with shorts!
I love to see a sharp dressed man! Be sure your comfortable, though.
The only female to worry about turning off is your girlfriend so ask her!

[ddm2k]

So the consensus so far is that no, you will not become a social pariah for wearing monk strap dress shoes.

For that price, have you looked into companies such as Mezlan?

[turkeydance]

monk strap is the Continental look, as opposed to British style.
my wife likes it, my son does not, and work does not care at all.

[STLgaltoo]

Never saw them before. No opinion either way.

[Brucifer]

If a woman is turned off because of your monk strap dress shoes, she probably not worth getting romantically involved with.

[chiluvr1228]

I always notice a man's shoes but I never heard of a monk strap. I think they are nice, especially the burgundy one.

[LLCNYC]

For me, it's a no.