"These shoes are absolute perfection." Ashcroft's twin metal buckles, leather straps and elegant lines updates a classic style. In a beautiful tan finish, this offers versatility and timeless elegance. Double buckle monkstrap Stylish, modern design with rounded toe Full grain calf leather for softness and longevity Hand dyed tan, polished and burnished Hard-wearing Blake-stitched leather/rubber sole for added grip Full calf leather lining for comfort and to absorb moisture Made in Italy by artisan shoemakers Why choose the tan Bourne? Bourne is an elegant double-buckle monkshoe with a clean, contemporary silhouette for a formal or smart casual look. With its distinctive capped rounded toe and two metal buckles adding subtle interest, the tan Bourne is chic and stylish, and will certainly attract notice and compliments. Looks good with... A pair of Bourne monkstraps complement smart tailoring beautifully but try them sockless with a jacket and light chinos for a more contemporary, individual look. With the hardware adding detail and interest, this is a smart casual shoe that transitions easily from day to evening wear. In our rich, warm tan, this looks great with blues and greys, but is versatile and classic and will lift any colourway. Stitched leather sole and stacked leather heel The sole is stitched onto the upper using a traditional and refined Italian method called Blake stitching. This allows the sole to be easily replaced when it eventually wears but we've used a rubber insert as well, to aid longevity and grip. There is a 25mm genuine-leather stacked heel, with brass pins and a rubber piece, again for longer wear and better grip. There is also a ‘gentleman’s corner’, a small bevel that reduces snagging of the heel on your trousers. We've even added an embossed Thomas Bird logo in the waist of the sole too, a distinctive feature of our brand. Materials and craftsmanship We work with the finest Italian artisan shoemakers who showcase their expertise in cutting, shaping, stitching and dying leathers, skilled crafts that have been handed down through the generations. With attention to detail being paramount, leathers are carefully selected by weight and pliability and cut to form the pattern to fit the last. Then several stages of dying, polishing and burnishing create the depth and richness of the unique tan colour. Italian made Italy is renowned for the quality and style innovation of its beautiful leathers and components used in the shoemaking process. It has a strong and well-deserved reputation as the home of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail and we want nothing less for our Thomas Bird collection.
