Clarks Just Got a Funk-tastically Formal Lift
Loafers are here to stay, and Clarks advances the trend with a new funky dress shoe.
The Clarks Linoso Monk shoe joins the footwear label's extensive line of sandals, slides, and, of course, famous moccasin-like shoes (cough, Wallabees, cough). The Wallabee silhouette has been a crowd-pleaser for years, gaining even more attention through collaborations with the likes of Aimé Leon Dore and Levi's. But the latest Clarks loafers add a new dimension to the brand.
The Linoso Monk takes Clarks to new heights, figuratively and literally. The chunked-up loafers feature a 1.75-inch platform base surrounded by a beefy crepe-effect sole, incorporating the flexibility that Clarks fans know and adore.
A fashionably oversized buckle detail locks the uppers down, accompanied by a thick band extending across the top of the shoe.
Deciding between the three stylish colorway options — hairy black, Martine Rose-level snakeskin leather, and smooth green nubuck — might be the toughest decision of the process. It may even be the determining factor between adding the perfect platform shoe to your rotation…and looking like a dapper little lad.
Regardless, for those currently in their loafer era and in search of swanky new steppers, secure Clarks' newest Linoso Monk loafers on the brand's website for $150.
The Clarks Linoso Monk shoes extend the ongoing loafer trend that has been taking over the streetwear community. Brands like Dr. Martens, Martine Rose, and Prada have been cornering the loafer market for years, but the dress shoe continues to play a major role in the post-sneaker conversation. And with new hybrid designs from New Balance and Puma, the trusty loafer keeps finding new lives beyond its usual formal ways.
