Mezlan Gigolo Black Genuine Crocodile Monk Strap - Men's Braided Welt Exotic Dress Shoe Handmade in Spain

Product Details

• Genuine crocodile upper
• Braided welt construction
• Decorative designer patterned island insert
• Injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole
• Full leather sole
• Handmade in Spain
• The most versatile Gigolo colorway
• SKU: GIGOLO 50056-F BLACK

Black is the color every formal wardrobe leans on, and the Mezlan Gigolo makes sure it never looks like the safe choice. The single-strap monk silhouette is built entirely from genuine crocodile, then finished with a braided welt where the upper meets the sole - a hand-finished detail most dress shoes never attempt - and a decorative patterned island insert set into the full leather sole. An injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole keeps the comfort level as high as the craftsmanship, and the whole shoe is handmade in Spain. At $825, the Gigolo delivers genuine crocodile construction with details most reserve for shoes priced well above $1,000; even plain-leather monk straps commonly run $475–$625 before factoring in exotic skins.

Black makes the Gigolo the most versatile entry point into Mezlan's exotic-leather collection - formal enough for black-tie, distinctive enough to be the most interesting shoe in the room.

FAQs

Q: What is the Mezlan Gigolo black monk strap made of?

A: The Gigolo features a genuine crocodile upper, an injected memory-foam insole, and a full leather sole with a decorative patterned island insert. It's handmade in Spain.

Q: What is a "braided welt" on a dress shoe?

A: A braided welt is a decorative finishing technique where the seam connecting the upper to the sole is woven into a braid rather than left as a plain stitch, adding a hand-finished detail visible around the entire shoe.

Q: Is the black Gigolo appropriate for black-tie events?

A: Yes. The genuine crocodile upper and classic monk strap silhouette make it a striking, formal-appropriate choice for black-tie and formal business occasions.

Q: How does the Gigolo compare in price to other crocodile monk straps?

A: At $825, the Gigolo is priced below many comparable genuine crocodile monk straps from luxury houses, and it undercuts even plain-leather monk straps.

Q: What width options are available for the black Gigolo?

A: The black colorway is available in Medium width, sizes 8 through 15 (including half sizes).