These are monk strap shoes from JALAN SRIWIJAYA, a leading Indonesian leather shoe manufacturer. They are very lightweight and have a different feel from British or Italian shoes. Half rubber soles have been newly replaced. Please understand that these are used items and only purchase if you are comfortable with this. *The shoe trees in the images are for photography purposes and are not included. *Please note that the item may be sold elsewhere, and we appreciate your understanding if it is sold before your purchase. (Manufacturer's Description) JALAN SRIWIJAYA shoes are made using the hand-welted Goodyear welt construction. In this process, only the final outsole stitching is done by machine, and all other processes are handmade. The biggest feature is the "skiving stitch," which is done using a curved needle, a technique that can only be done by hand. Skilled craftsmen sew the upper, insole, and welt together with linen thread rubbed with pine resin. Because the rib, a part used in the Goodyear welt construction, is not used, the shoes have good flexibility and a very light feel. Also, due to the structure, a rib for sewing the welt is carved under the insole, so a thicker insole than typical leather shoes is used, and the insole conforms to the foot as it is worn, achieving a personalized level of comfort. In addition, cork material is used in the midsole, packed firmly from toe to heel, and by adding latex sponge to the back of the insole, an extremely soft feel is achieved.