Although its roots are dressy, it’s decided to go all ‘casual Friday’ on us. New designs in softer fabrics such as suede mean they can be worn with jeans or even tailored shorts for a more dressed-down look. Give those trusty brogues a rest ­­– it’s time to join the order of the monk. Here are two superb examples from A Fine Pair of Shoes.

Sanders Dylan and Freddie double monks from £225, afinepairofshoes.co.uk