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One more drink, please (Today… Campari Shakerato)
One of our favourite things here in MONGE shoes is alcohol. But please do not misread this statement, let explain us. We do not mean that we love to be drunk night and day, what we defend is the...
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It’s Madison time!
It’s Madison time! First of all we have to explain that this post is not about Monge Shoes team’s trip to the Madison Square Garden, though it wouldn’t be a bad plan at all, but we are referring to...
View ArticleThe Black Lace-up
If you don’t mind, we would like to give you a little but huge advice from your friends at MONGE: the one shoe every man should have in his wardrobe is a black lace-up. This is for us the same as the...
View ArticleDon’t be afraid of suede my friend
Suede shoes are a must; they are extremely cool and give the wearer a balanced classy-casual touch. People are afraid of them because they think they get dirty easily, but suede leather is very robust...
View ArticleWhy invest in a good pair of handmade shoes?
Below we set out four weighty reasons for buying quality handmade shoes. We are absolutely certain each reason is valid. 1. You are going to save money. Although this sounds like a paradox: you save by...
View ArticleWith class and in Bermuda shorts
When the scorching temperatures arrive, and in some places, like Majorca, we know what we are talking about, few can resist the temptation to put on shorts. Unfortunately this style is linked with “the...
View ArticleBasic shoe cleaning
Basic shoe cleaning All you need to know to get a gleam on your shoes with a simple shine. If you have just splashed out on a pair of shoes – you wanted to treat yourself – you will want to take good...
View ArticleThis winter you just have to wear Monge shoes
This new season you are going to dress starting from your shoes upwards. Everybody knows the saying, but apart from its literal meaning, if we think twice about it, we realise that all of us have at...
View ArticleThe best of Mallorca’s Artisanal craftsmanship on your feet
The Artisan craftwork associated with shoemaking in Mallorca goes back a long way. It began in the MiddleAges, and continues up to the present day. At MONGE we work side by side with Artisans from the...
View ArticleSerge Gainsbourg, an icon from top to toe
He does not need much introduction. Sure you recognise his voice, his charisma, and know the girls he conquered (Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin), and his songs: But did you ever pay attention to his...
View ArticleFive trends to combine with your Monge shoes in autumn
This year autumn made itself felt in our lives suddenly a few days ago and now you find yourself taking your coats and warm jackets out from the wardrobe. The latest trends for the new season are a...
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Look great with Colin Firth’s style in “A Single Man”
Fashion does not only live only through icons. When it comes to style we also pay attention to film stars, who can be inspirational. This is the case of George, the character interpreted by Colin Firth...
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Seven tips to keep your shoes shining like the first day
When you have just bought your new pair of Monge shoes you feel good about them and you want them to stay looking like the first day for a long time. The artisanship which characterises them is on its...
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Where your Monge shoes are itching to take you: first stop, the Patrón...
Monge are not just shoes. As their name makes clear, they are also a life style. We like things made by hand, by artisans, with taste, care and only accepting perfection in every detail. And the places...
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It’s Christmas time. Let’s choose the perfect look for every ocassion
Christmas is just around the corner. We are already celebrating work dinners and then there will be the traditional Yule tide family get-togethers and meals. Every year the same question comes up: “And...
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Starting out the year on the right foot
Have some champagne, wear something red and have twelve grapes as the clock chimes the New Year in. These traditions – based in part on superstition – assure us we are going to get the New Year off to...
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Let’s talk about a British icon, Harris Tweed
Monge shoes are not only created from leather. As well as the best of this material, crafted by the expertise of our artisans on the island of Mallorca, there are fabrics ideal for making the highest...
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Benedict Cumberbatch, a style icon who dressed from his feet up
Getting into the skin of the well-known sleuth Sherlock Holmes on the TV screen brought world fame to Benedict Cumberbatch, but he’s also known for something more than his great work as an actor. And...
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The best breakfast in the world
You can only agree with us that one of the greatest pleasures of staying in a hotel far from home is the breakfast. Waking up knowing that there is a table laid out for you full of all your food...
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Elegance in the rain
Autumn means rains, but the most enticing (in)activity is not to stay at home snuggled up on the sofa, under a blanket, a good book in your hands, so we are going to step out, not afraid to step in...
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How to take care of your shoes
If you have already acquired a pair of Monge shoes and now you want to know how to best take care of them, so that they as perfect as their first day, take down this advice. You’ll keep them looking as...
View ArticleHOW TO OPEN, OR SHUCK, AN OYSTER
Although oyster shells may be a mystery par excellence to you and many others, in the following steps you are going to see how you and everyone can become an oyster opening expert. Although...
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The difference between Oxford and Derby shoes
The eternal question: How are Oxford shoes different to Derby shoes? Despite their being terms which are used frequently, in general few people know the answer. In our shop in Mallorca we have heard...
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How to make your shoes bigger
It has happened to all of us once. My experience in selling in shops has taught me that in general we tend to buy shoes smaller than we should. I do not know the reason. Perhaps smaller feet look...
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WHAT IS A WINGTIP SHOE?
When talking about shoes, there is a pile of terms that are wrongly used. Models that we all have worn sometimes, or even daily, but we do not identify. Today’s lesson is about a modern classic: the...
View ArticleDo you know what a wholecut shoe is?
Recognizable due to their sleek and polish look, wholecut shoes spread pure elegance through their clean lines and perfect surface. Basically, they’re oxfords made from one single piece of leather,...
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What is the moccasin construction?
Moccasins are one of our favourites among shoe family tree. This post explains why and also how to identify them from fake ones, because not everyone is capable of making good moccasins. A moccasin...
View ArticleSneakers abuse is bad for your feet… and also for your style.
Sneakers, sports shoes or whatever you want to call them, they are omnipresent wherever you go. You just have to hang around and look at feet of passersby to confirm it. Young people, and not as...
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How to lace up your dress shoes. (Surely you’re not doing it right)
In this post, video included, we show you how to lace up your dress shoes correctly. Something that, although could seem simple, will affect comfort and also shoes durability. Doing properly denotes...
View ArticleHow to pair socks with your outfits
Hi shoe lover! In this post we have pooled -video tutorial included- some tips to successfully match socks with trousers and shoes. A recurring question at our store. The GOLDEN RULE to avoid...
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