Strummer Monk

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Oxblood

joe's signature
stamped in every pair

Joe Strummer Signature

STRUMMER MONK in BLACK

Black Strummer Monk Creeper on guitar pedal

4200-EVA-040
Ntonga wears
STRUMMER in BLACK

Model stands on head wearing Black Strummer Monk Creeper
 

Original.
Joe's Shoe.

Made In England.

Since he first donned them in the 1970s, our signature 593 Mersey style has been synonymous with his name. Now, we are proud to officially call them by their long unofficial title. The Strummer Monk is handsome and hard-edged in equal measure. A lightweight yet heavy-hitting style, this classical pointed Creeper silhouette has a thinner EVA sole, which makes it wearable in any setting.

Original.
Joe's Shoe.

Made In England.

  • 593 Brogue
  • Goodyear Welted
  • Mersey Last
  • Lightweight EVA Sole
  • 2-Part Buckle
  • Oxblood Corrected Leather

Our creepers can fit differently to other brands. We recommend ordering a half or full size smaller than you would from leading sneaker brands, but the same size as from other English footwear brands. Click here for more information.

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UK Mens 6 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11 12
EU Mens 39 40.5 41 42 42.5 43 43.5 44.5 45.5 47
US Mens 7 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 12 13
Length (mm) 245 253 257 262 266 271 275 279 287 296
UK Men [Size shown] 3 4 5 6 7 7.5 8
UK Womens 4 5 6 7 8 8.5 9
EU Womens 37 38 39 40.5 42 42.5 43
US Womens 6 7 8 9 10 10.5 11
Length (mm) 228 237 245 253 262 266 271
UK 1 - 4 working days FREE, NO TAX/DUTY
Mainland Europe 3 - 7 working days FREE, TAX PAID
USA 2 - 5 working days FREE, SALES TAX CALCULATED AT CHECK-OUT
Japan 5 - 10 working days FREE, TAX & DUTY PAID
Rest of World 5 - 10 working days SHIPPING & DUTY CALCULATED AT CHECK-OUT

For more information on shipping, tax and duty please see here.

The Joe Strummer partnership.

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In collaboration with Joe's family, we proudly support the Joe Strummer Foundation with every pair sold, funding projects for musicians and bringing empowerment to people through music.

5% of the net revenue received by George Cox goes to the Joe Strummer Foundation (Reg. Charity no:1159368). The Joe Strummer Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales.

Photo courtesy of Janette Beckman.

Joe Strummer posing wearing Creepers (by Janette Beckman)

1353 Last

Detail

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The 1353 last has a very traditional Northamptonshire round-toe shape, creating elegant silhouettes that we adapt into something altogether much tougher.

2-Part Buckle

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We use a signature 2-part buckle on our Creepers. The separate buckle and keeper elements contribute to creating our original monk silhouettes.

593 Brogue

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Many footwear brands have their own distinct Brogue patterns on the toe of their shoes. The 593 is ours, which dates back over 60 years.

Castle Emboss Backstrip

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The castle motif in our logo refers to our original factory, ‘Castle Works’ in Wellingborough. It served as our factory for over 70 years.

Corrected Leather

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Corrected leather, also referred to as rectified leather, is our signature material. Made originally for more industrial purposes, this bold flat polished finish gives our shoes their brutal striking finish.

Dutch Last

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The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. We have been making Creepers on the round-toe ‘Dutch’ last since 1949.

Goodyear Welted

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The Goodyear welted construction process is considered the gold standard for quality made footwear. Goodyear-welting involves stitching the upper to the sole of the shoe using a welt. It is a repairable process, and shoes made with this technique have superior comfort over time.

H-Slot Interlace

Detail

The H-Slot is our double-row basketweave style interlace. Hand-woven with round waxed cotton lace, the H-Slot first appeared on our shoes in the 1950s on our ‘Tench’ style.

Inter Last

Detail

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. The round-toe ‘Inter’ last is a contemporary iteration of the classic ‘Dutch’ shape.

KM Last

Detail

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The KM last has a very traditional Northamptonshire round-toe shape, creating a classically casual silhouette.

Mersey Last

Detail

The last is a foot-shaped form used to determine the size, shape, and silhouette of a shoe. The brutal shape of our Creepers is due to the unique walled lasts we construct them on. We have been making Creepers on the pointed-toe ‘Mersey’ last since the 1950s.

No. 14 Punch Interlace

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Hand-woven in and out of the triangular perforations around the edge of the apron, a single strip of flat leather cloth creates the distinctive No.14 Punch.

Notched Popboy Construction

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The Notched Popboy construction is achieved by wrapping the foxing (the side of the sole) above the level where your foot sits in the shoe. We insert a notched strip between the crepe and the leather.

Oversized Safety Pins

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The safety pin is rich with punk symbolism, both for its practicality as a tool for fixing damaged clothing, but also as a statement against the established consumer culture of the time.

Pony' Hair-On Leather

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Pony' is the name we give to our hair-on cow leather, it is tanned and dyed with the hair still on. Often an animal print is then applied, brandished by subcultural movements for generations.

Rubber Ripple Sole

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Our branded ripple sole is made from a durable and lightweight rubber, we first used ripple soles in the 1990s, notably in collaboration with Vivienne Westwood.

Sidewall Stitched

Detail

Sidewall stitching is a process in which you sew through the highest part of the sole into the side of the upper (leather part) of the shoe. This process adds durability.

Skipton Front Interlace

Detail

The triple-row basketweave style interlace is hand-woven with round waxed cotton lace to create the unmistakable Skipton front.

Slotted D-Rings

Detail

Our steel D-Rings are slotted into the shoe with a small strip of leather and meticulously stitched into the upper, delivering a finish that showcases the craftsmanship that defines George Cox footwear. The D-Ring is bold, brutal and easy to adjust.

Steel Eyelets

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Industrial riveted eyelets are a prominent feature of more practical footwear types. They feature on many of our Creeper styles in a nod to our humble beginnings as a practical shoe and boot manufacturer.

Steer's Head Emboss

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The Steer's Head emboss is one of our very first Creeper decorations, depicting the head of a Steer (Bull), first appearing on the Buxton loafer in the early 1950s.

Viking Grid Emboss

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The Viking Grid is a two-part toe emboss, consisting of the raised ribbed border (Viking) and the quilt style emboss (Grid) inside it. It is the first decoration ever used on a Creeper.

1353 Last
2-Part Buckle
593 Brogue
Castle Emboss Backstrip
Corrected Leather
Dutch Last
Goodyear Welted
H-Slot Interlace
Inter Last
KM Last
Mersey Last
No. 14 Punch Interlace
Notched Popboy Construction
Oversized Safety Pins
Pony' Hair-On Leather
Rubber Ripple Sole
Sidewall Stitched
Skipton Front Interlace
Slotted D-Rings
Steel Eyelets
Steer's Head Emboss
Viking Grid Emboss