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Custom Made Single Monks in Raw Crust Italian Calf Leather with a Denim Blue Hand Patina and Plaid Characterized by the single strap coming across the upper and meeting with a buckle, the Robert August Single Monk is sure to become a staple in any gentleman’s wardrobe. Design Your Own Single Monks Note: All of our shoes are made when ordered, please allow 4-6 weeks for Delivery. #3251

Here at Robert August, we realize that no two people are completely identical, so why should their shoes be? Robert August offers you literally billions of different shoes, and three ways to order. Order one of our many designs as is. (Just select a size and add to cart) Customize one of our designs. (Click the Customize button and make any changes you like) Start from scratch and design your own from the sole up! (Click here to Check out our 360 Degree Design Studio) Once you’ve chosen your design, our team of skilled Craftsmen will create your Perfect Pair, by hand, using generations old techniques, in our workshop in Spain, paying attention to every detail, ensuring you will love your shoes as much as we do.

Originally made famous by Olga Berluti in the 1980’s, the technique used to achieve this artwork is known as ‘Anticatura’, which is the Italian word for antique finishing. It is a specialty of Italian and French maestro shoemakers. Entrusted to the hands of the antique finisher, the upper part of the shoe becomes a work of art. The Anticatura method is a hand dyeing procedure of leather. It takes about 8-10 hours of work per pair to create a completely unique patina with an aged effect. Learn More about our Hand Patina Here.