Our No. 590 is a classic monk strap in black. Similar to the Derby style, the monk is a distinct type of footwear, fastened by a decorative buckle on the side. Monk straps have their roots in European monasteries of the 17th and 18th century, but made their way into the modern cobblers’ vocabulary, too. Today, it is an indispensable part of any gentleman’s wardrobe.