Bardolino Alligator Monk Strap Shoes
Long rectangular tiles run in even rows from the toe back under the straps, which is alligator belly cut down the length of the shoe. The colour is deepest at the scale edges and lifts at the centre of each tile, so the grid of the skin is what carries it.
Two straps cross the instep, each on its own buckle. The toe is cut long.
Leather lining, full-grain leather insole, leather outsole. Made by hand, in black, brown, burgundy, camel and navy blue, EU 38 to 46.
Every skin is chosen individually, so no two pieces carry the same pattern.
- Material: Genuine alligator leather
- Design: Double monk strap in burgundy with hand-painted shading
- Closure: Two adjustable buckled straps
- Toe: Squared chisel toe
- Lining: Leather
- Insole: Full-grain leather
- Outsole: Leather with a blue-painted edge
- Hardware: Silver-tone buckles
- Sizes: EU 38 to 46
The scales are horn rather than hide, and they are what needs looking after. Keep the piece out of direct sun and away from radiators, which dry the tiles until their edges lift.
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth, working along the tiles rather than across them. If it is caught in rain, blot it and let it dry away from heat. Never dry it in front of a fire or with a hairdryer.
Use a conditioner made for exotic leather, sparingly, two or three times a year. Wax polish builds up in the seams between tiles and dulls them, so leave it alone.
Store it in its dust bag with nothing resting on it. Bring it to us before you attempt a repair.
We ship worldwide. If a piece is faulty on our side we replace it or refund you. The choice is yours.
Size guide
If you are in between sizes, we recommend sizing down.
| Measurement |
|---|
| Foot length |
How to measure
In order to select the correct shoe size, we recommend you measure your feet using the following guidelines.
Wear the kind of socks or tights you would normally wear with this type of shoe.
Stand up straight on a flat surface with your heel against a wall. If necessary, ask someone else to help you take the measurements.
Measure from the base of your heel, keeping it pressed against the wall, to the tip of your longest toe.
Always measure both feet and use your longest foot as your benchmark.
Full chart
| EU | UK | US | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 4 | 4.5 | 22.0 – 22.5 cm |
| 35 | 4.5 | 5 | 22.5 – 23.0 cm |
| 36 | 5 | 5.5 | 23.0 – 23.5 cm |
| 37 | 5.5 | 6 | 23.5 – 24.0 cm |
| 38 | 6 | 6.5 | 24.0 – 24.5 cm |
| 39 | 6.5 | 7 | 24.5 – 25.0 cm |
| 40 | 7 | 7.5 | 25.0 – 25.5 cm |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 25.5 – 26.0 cm |
| 42 | 8 | 8.5 | 26.0 – 26.5 cm |
| 43 | 8.5 | 9 | 26.5 – 27.0 cm |
| 44 | 9 | 9.5 | 27.0 – 27.5 cm |
| 45 | 9.5 | 10 | 27.5 – 28.0 cm |
| 46 | 10 | 10.5 | 28.0 – 28.5 cm |
| 47 | 10.5 | 11 | 28.5 – 29.0 cm |
Rows we do not cut this piece in are shown faded.
