The Double Monkstrap

England

Who Does It Best: John lobb

Tracing a trend back to its origin isn&amp;#39;t always this easy, but John Lobb&amp;#39;s hold on the double-monkstrap shoe is widely understood. The Lobb topline (a.k.a. where it hits on your ankle) is just high enough, the cap just forward enough on the toe. Even if you can&amp;#39;t afford them, try on a pair. Just standing in them for a minute is enough to make you feel rich.

You&amp;#39;resplurging for... The Pedigree

 Lobb makes your favorite shoe designer&amp;#39;s favorite shoe. The company inspects its leather so carefully it makes the FDA look lazy, and each shoe goes through nearly 190 steps in the process. And it&amp;#39;s all done by hand—the hands of some of the greatest cobblers on earth.