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Shakespeare double monk shoes

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Upper	Calf Leather
Lining	Full Leather	Lining The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear. Full Leather lining This is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear. 1/2 Leather lining The fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.
Sole	Goodyear Welted Leather sole	Soles and Heels The Lining is the material used on the inside of the shoes which rests against the foot during wear. Full Leather lining This is regarded as the best finish to have, the complete interior of the shoe is lined with leather which gives comfort & absorbs the moisture given off from the foot during wear. 1/2 Leather lining The fore part of the shoe has a cotton or linen lining & from the waist of the shoe back to the heel is leather.
Heel	Leather 1/4 Rubber Tip	Soles and Heels Goodyear welted leather sole This is what Northampton manufactures are traditionally known for. The sole is stitched to a welt which means the shoe gives great comfort & excellent shape retention. Welted Rubber soles This is similar to the “Goodyear welted Leather sole” construction except the sole material is Rubber giving harder wear & better water resistant properties. Leather Sole Rubber Fore Part This gives all the benefits of a leather sole but the added flexibility & durability of a rubber fore part. Cemented Leather Sole A construction using specialised adhesives in place of stitched welts to bond the upper to the sole. This gives lightness in weight & appearance that the welted construction cannot. Moccasin Construction This provides a very light flexible & comfortable shoe. A bag of Leather is formed by Hand stitching an apron & the sole is then stitched or glued to the upper.
Last	Z160 Last / elongated	Last The LAST is the foot shape that the shoe uppers are pulled over & secured on during manufacturing to obtain the shape. The lasts are given numbers or names to denote their individual characteristics such as toe shape & depth etc. Traditional Lasts are made from wood but now more commonly plastic ones are used these days.
Origin	Portugal	Origin What does origin mean? The products on this website are made in various countries. The origin will tell you where the shoes were made. Why is it important? Where a shoe is made will tell you a lot about the quality and price you should expect to pay UK The best craftsmanship and quality welted shoes you can buy, for example Herring Premier, Church's, Cheaney come from the UK Italy The best place to get handmade moccasins made for Herring shoes Portugal Superb craftsmanship and quality at a very keen price, for example Herring Casual EC Superb craftsmanship and quality from anywhere in the European Community, for example some Loake shoes Imported Superb value range shoes usually made in India, for example some Loake shoes (L1) and some Herring Casual
Category	Herring Classic
Weight	A pair of these shoes in size 8 weighs 972g
Herring Shakespeare is a gorgeous, double buckle monk, fashioned on a bespoke looking last shape which creates a very distinguished and elegant shoe. Whether you are adding a dash of style to an office outfit or dressing up a casual weekend look, Shakespeare makes a versatile and sophisticated addition to your wardrobe. The leather sole is Goodyear welted and can be repaired in the factory. These shoes are hand-patinated individually in the Carlos Santos factory so there can be a noticeable variation of colour from the shoes you receive to the picture on the website. We always strive to get consistency but in a hand-finished product this is not always possible and is a sign of quality. Please note that we would only advise using a gentle wax-based cream or polish to protect carefully hand-finished shoes such as these. Harsh products such as renovating creams, high solvent based products and rain protectors may strip the carefully applied finish. If this happens we will not be able to refund the shoes but we may be able to get them re-finished at the factory for you at your cost. The Z160 last is a very elegant shape with a chiselled toe box giving a bespoke appearance. This is a standard fitting shoe so you can confidently order your normal UK size. Bear in mind that the toe is elongated so it may seem very roomy at the front but this does not make it too big. It should fit across your foot and your heel should not slip if it is the correct size.

Find your usual shoe size in these columns	Size to buy
6	7	6	39	240	5
6.5	7.5	6.5		245	5.5
7	8	7	40	250	6
7.5	8.5	7.5		255	6.5
8	9	8	41	260	7
8.5	9.5	8.5		265	7.5
9	10	9	42	270	8
9.5	10.5	9.5		275	8.5
10	11	10	43	280	9
10.5	11.5	10.5		285	9.5
11	12	11	44	290	10
11.5	12.5	11.5		295	10.5
12	13	12	45	300	11
12.5	13.5	12.5		305	11.5
13	14	13	46	310	12
13.5	14.5	13.5		315	12.5
14	15	14	47	320	13

Customer product reviews:

"I bought a pair of these which were seconds. They were excellent quality with no marks at all. They run true to my normal size of 11. Great purchase and excellent value. "

"Amazing color! In the process of wearing this noble shade becomes even more beautiful. My favorite pair!"

"Perfect for Summer and I'll be buying the rosewood for Winter!"

"I think I'really turn heads with these shoes."

"the best gift have ever given."