Meet the Calder in Black, a spin off of our popular Calder in brown. This is a classic double monkstrap dress shoe with a couple modern, Taft touches. The 100% Italian wool comes from one of the best textile mills in the world. The calfskin comes from Spain, and the buckles and hardware are sourced in Almansa. The sole unit is an extra-light, rubber sole with a decorative leather welt and stacked-leather insert.This is a very comfortable shoe and is sure to get you some attention this season.
- Wool Flannel/Leather Combination
- Standard D width
- Handcrafted in Spain
- Blake Construction (resoleable)
- Extra-light rubber sole unit with stacked leather inserts
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| 6 | 6 - 6.5 | 6.5 - 7 | 6 - 6.5 | 23.5 - 23.75 | 91/2 - 91/3 |
| 7 | 7 - 7.5 | 7.5 - 8 | 7 - 7.5 | 24.5 - 25 | 95/8 - 97/8 |
| 8 | 8 - 8.5 | 8.5 - 9 | 8 - 8.5 | 25.5 - 26 | 10 - 101/4 |
| 9 | 9 - 9.5 | 9.5 - 10 | 9 - 9.5 | 26.5 - 27 | 103/8 - 105/8 |
| 10 | 10 - 10.5 | 10.5 - 11 | 10 - 10.5 | 27 - 28.5 | 105/8 - 107/8 |
| 11 | 11 - 11.5 | 11.5 - 12 | 11 - 11.5 | 28 - 28.5 | 11 - 111/4 |
| 12 | 12 - 12.5 | 12.5 - 13 | 12 - 12.5 | 29 - 29.5 | 113/8 - 115/8 |
| 13 | 13 - 13.5 | 13.5 - 14 | 13 - 13.5 | 29.5 - 30 | 115/8 - 117/8 |
| 14 | 14 - 14.5 | 14.5 - 15 | 14 - 14.5 | 30.5 - 31 | 12 - 121/4 |
Beautiful Shoes. Beautiful Prices.
Handmade in Europe by experienced artisans, every pair is made with precision, patience and decades of experience. We are advocates of ethical fashion.
In a world of poorly made shoes, TAFT products are built to last. Every pair is hand-cut and Blake-stitched using vegetable-tanned leathers from top European tanneries and mills. Your shoes will look beautiful right out of the box, and for years to come.
By selling exclusively online, we save our customers an average of $200 a pair. You can compare the quality of our shoes to $500 shoes you’d find sitting on the shelves at big box stores. From the beginning, we’ve wanted nothing more than to offer high quality at a lower price.
What is my Taft shoe size?
Our shoes are made true to size. If you typically wear a size 42, you can order a size 42 in Taft shoes.
We only offer whole sizes...if you typically wear a half-size, we strongly recommend that you size down. For example, if you wear a size 43.5, we recommend that you size down to a 43.
If you have any specific questions, you can email us at internationalsupport@taftclothing.com. We are happy to help!
The shoe I want is sold out... what should I do?
We are working hard to manage our inventory and make sure we can have your size available. We will try and bring back older styles as often as possible. Be sure to sign up for the Back-in-Stock notifications on the product page to be the first to know when a shoe is back in stock.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Once your order is placed, we will ship within 24. Once shipped, the order will arrive in 4-7 days, depending on your location.
Free Returns are offered on all shoe purchases within European Union countries, unless otherwise noted on certain products (namely Final Sale items or seconds). Return requests must be made within 14 days of the date you receive your shoes. Requests after this point will be denied.
Shipping for Exchanges or Returns is free of charge within the EU for one return or exchange per order. If a second exchange or return is requested, the cost of the second shipping will be covered by the customer.
For more details, see the full returns page here.
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United StatesAwesome!
Loving these shoes!!!
United StatesLove them
My fiancé has had these shoes for almost a year now, and when we first got them we weren’t quite sure if they fit because they were a bit tight, but he absolutely loves them and says they are much more comfortable now that he’s worn them a bit. And they are absolutely GORGEOUS!
United StatesSimply beautiful
Really love these shoes. I receive many compliments when I wear them. Awesome job, TAFT!
United StatesBest monks
Really fashionable monk shoes. I'm very excited about the combination of black leather with dark gray wool fabric. Moreover, this pair is very comfortable and lightweight thanks to the sole not made entirely of leather.
United StatesMy favorite pair
These shoes are stunning and I can't go a day wearing them without recieving mutliple compiments and inquires as to where I go them. I love them and they are very comfortable for a dress shoes. Very stylish.
