Shoes 'n' Boots of the Week: Monroe's Debut at Baker's, Honey Shell Back at Grant Stone, and LOTS of Loafers

My cup absolutely runneth over with new footwear this week, especially of the low-cut variety. Truly a sign of spring, right?

We’ve got another jumbo-sized roundup for ya here. Read on and dive into new makeups from Viberg, Alden, Monroe, Grant Stone, Norman Vilalta, and many many more!

You can find the rest of our roundups here.

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Clinch Yeager in Brown Overdyed Horsebutt: $1950 (Available Noon Eastern on 3/25)

These may be long gone by the time you read this, but perhaps you can consider it as encouragement to set an alarm for the next time these things go live. Standard & Strange has just received a fresh delivery of Clinch, which includes this Yeager built on the CN-S last…

Clinch Hi Liner in Black Overdyed Latigo: $1830 (Available Noon Eastern on 3/25)

…and a restock of these amazing Hi Liner tallboys, on the CN-Wide last. Good luck.

Grant Stone Brass Boot in Snuff Reverse Kudu: $360

The latest iteration of Grant Stone’s versatile moc toe has this robust kudu leather from C.F. Stead. Built on the Floyd last with a 360 storm welt and Grant Stone’s proprietary lug soles. Seems like a great pair for tackling those springtime showers.

Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Honey Glazed Shell: $695 (Pre-Order)

Also at Grant Stone this week, they’ve reopened their books for some of their most popular offerings: honey glazed shell on the Ottawa split-toe…

Grant Stone Edward Boot in Honey Glazed Shell: $695 (Pre-Order)

…and the plain-toe Edward, both made on the Leo last and just oozing with patina potential. Seriously, these things look great with a bit of wear. Reserve a pair, you won’t regret it.

Monroe Boots x Baker’s Boots 19927 Boot in Black Shinki Horsehide: $599

It is so great to see more American retailers beginning to stock ready-to-wear models from some of our favorite Indonesian makers! Baker’s has partnered with Monroe Boots to offer their first RTW full size run sold in the US, kicking things off with a beauty of a makeup.

These plain-toe boots are made on Monroe’s MB-03 last in Shinki’s classic teacore horsehide leather, and feature a 270 veldtschoen construction along with some striking white Dr. Sole half soles. (By the way, keep an eye on Baker’s for more exclusive makeups from other East Asian bootmakers in the future. I have a note here, it says something about an… “adorable torch bear”?)

Viberg Service Boot in Camel Hair Waxed Kudu: $780

This week’s Viberg service boot drop is a 2030-lasted pair made with the slightly-funky Camel Hair Waxed Kudu from C.F. Stead, built with a stitchdown construction on a pair of Dainite soles.

Viberg Slipper in Clove Eco Veg Roughout: $560

A somewhat significant change has come for the Viberg slipper: it’s now being made on the 2030 last. How that translates into fit, I cannot say for certain, but it seems like the recommended sizing is close to what you’d find for 2030 boots and shoes. The trio of new pairs that have dropped this week are all made with a 360 storm welt and some comfy crepe soles from Lactae Hevea, in flavors of Clove Eco Veg Roughout…

Viberg Slipper in Sap Waxed Kudu: $560

…Sap Waxed Kudu…

Viberg Slipper in Camel Hair Waxed Kudu: $560

…and some more of that Camel Hair Waxed Kudu.

Norman Vilalta x Leffot Brossa Boot in Ebony: $910 (Pre-Order)

Some new collaborations from Leffot and Norman Vilalta popped up this week, and one of the ones we’re really digging are these brogue-accented Brossa Boots, which feature a subtle ebony patina’d French box calf and some Vibram Eton studded soles.

Norman Vilalta x Leffot Ellington Boot in Dark Caramel: $1050 (Pre-Order)

There’s also these little-bit-taller (and baller!) Ellington derby boots with Weinheimer scotch grain calf in a dark caramel patina. Also outfitted with the Vibram Eton sole.

Crockett & Jones Cornell in Khaki Suede: $650

Crockett & Jones unleashed a sizable spring collection this month with a bunch of new models. We’ll highlight just a few of our favorites here, starting with the Cornell derby. In a khaki suede, these shoes are definitely full of that “dirty buck” swagger. They’re made on the 378 last, and feature a 360 storm welt with red rubber unit soles.

Crockett & Jones Seaton in Earth Green Suede: $580

These exquisite unlined penny loafers come on the 376 last and are designed for exceptional flexibility, with some supple single leather soles.

Crockett & Jones Epsom in Khaki Suede: $595

These chelseas are also made in what C&J is calling their SUPERFLEX construction, unlined and with extra-flexible leather soles. Seems great for summertime urban adventures!

Alden x Brogue Atom Blucher in Tan Nubuck: $617

*whistle* Wow! These Hampton-lasted Atom Bluchers are made with a deadstock tan nubuck, featuring a 360 flat welt and single Waterloc soles. Stylin’.

Alden x Brogue “Royal” Indy: $643

Also made with some deadstock nubuck leather, these royal blue Indys are made on the Trubalance last with a 270 storm welt and commando soles.

Alden x Brogue “Kuro” LHS Moccasin: $833

These leisure handsewn moccasins, built on the Van last, are extra-unique for the whale-tail cut on the vamp strap—really nifty touch. These shoes also feature a 360 flat welt and single leather soles.

Enzo Bonafé x Mehra Urban Commando in 8230 Scotch Grain: $700 (Pre-Order)

There’s a whole mess of Enzo Bonafé makeups available for pre-order at Mehra for just a few more days, but we’ll highlight just a couple here. These Urban Commando boots come in a burgundy scotch grain leather on the 946 last, with a beautiful 360 Norvegese stitch and Vibram lug soles.

Enzo Bonafé x Mehra Wholecut Chukka in Blue Museum Calf: $600 (Pre-Order)

These stunning wholecuts are made on the 74945 last with a 270 flat welt and leather soles with rubber topy. Beautiful stuff.

Carmina Chelsea in Burgundy Museum Calf: $545

Speaking of museum calf, Carmina just stocked some really lovely pairs in this leather from Conceria Zonta, including these Inca-lasted Chelseas…

Carmina Penny Loafer in Burgundy Museum Calf: $475

…as well as these penny loafers, made on the Sineu last.

Carmina Full Strap Loafers (With Monogrammed Initials): $330

For those who like a bit of extra personalization with their footwear, Carmina is currently running this GMTO which offers your initials monogrammed on your own pair of full strap loafers. These loafers will be built on the Xim last, and come in various colors of Funchal calf leather from Tannerie D’Annonay.

Meermin Penny Loafer in Green Museum Shell Cordovan: $350

Oh, we’re not done talking about loafers quite yet. Meermin has a whole slate of penny loafer MTOs available now (for just a few more days), most of them made in vibrant shades of this museum shell cordovan from Rocado. These pairs are all made unlined on the Ron last, with a 270 flat welt and single leather soles.

Jadd Shoes x Billy Tannery Parkland Desert Boots in Brown Deer Suede: $371

Billy Tannery is primarily known as a tanner of goat leather, and their story is just fantastic—Jack Millington decided to quit his (obviously boring non-shoe-related) job to learn how to tan leather, first using skins that were otherwise discarded from his family’s goat farm.

Leathergoods were the first stop for Billy, but to showcase their new veg-tanned deer leather they teamed up with fellow UK company Jadd Shoes to produce these simple yet handsome desert boots in a lush deer suede. These pairs come fully lined with a 360 stitchdown construction and natural crepe soles. [Ben note: Jack sent me over some samples of this deer leather and it is REALLY soft and just overall a wonderful leather]

Alden x LaRossa Jumper Boots in Loden Suede: $649

LaRossa Shoe (who we recently featured in our cobbler guide!) has another special Alden makeup, and this time around it’s a Trubalance-lasted jumper boot with some neat little details, including brass hardware, XL perforations on the cap toes, and 2-2 foxing on the heels. These boots feature a 360 flat welt and single oiled leather soles.