Ravenna Alligator Monk Strap Shoes
The upper is painted by hand, light in the middle of each tile and darker towards the grooves, which is where the depth comes from. The effect is strongest over the apron, where the tiles are largest, and quietest at the heel.
The strap crosses the instep and closes on a metal buckle. A stitched apron runs over the toe, worked by hand.
Goodyear welt construction, which means the shoe can be resoled rather than replaced. Genuine leather lining and a full grain leather insole. The outsole is leather with rubber set in for grip. EU 38 to 46.
Every skin is chosen individually, so no two pieces carry the same pattern.
- Material: Genuine alligator leather with hand-painted patina
- Design: Single monk strap with hand-stitched apron vamp, Goodyear welted and resoleable
- Closure: Single strap with silver-tone square buckle
- Toe: Rounded apron toe
- Lining: Leather
- Insole: Full-grain leather
- Outsole: Leather with stitched welt
- Heel: Stacked leather heel
- 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 |
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| 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.
