Monkey Boots - Black Ops Shinki Shell Cordovan Size:9.5 two front slash and two

two front slash and two welted back pockets

and leaning into a more casual aesthetic for their beautifully-tailored designs

Contrasting cotton waistband

Low yoke at front and back

The mill producing this fabric in Japan has invested significant time and effort into acquiring the right looms

Monkey Boots - Black Ops Shinki Shell Cordovan Size:9.5 two front slash and twoShell cordovan leather is a very stiff and fairly inflexible leather known for developing handsome rolls instead of the usual creases that wear into other leathers. The break in period for shell cordovan footwear can be much more severe than with other boots or shoes in certain cases, and may take a considerable amount of time or wear. Caveat emptor. These are John Lofgren's take on the Eastern European (primarily Czech) surplus boots that saw