C'mon... Monkey boots are nothing like Docs other than having been sold in the same shops. They're far more streamlined, far more stable in the sole, were much less expensive, and in my humble opinion- more comfortable. I preferred the black nubuck ones from NaNa. In fact, I still have a brand new pair that have been sitting in their original box for some 15 years or so- I just don't have the heart to ruin them!

Can someone direct me to where I can find a pair of authentic monkey boots?? erios@vrlawyers.com

Haha! Monkey boots! I haven't seen a pair since Junior High. Oh nostalgia...

I agree... 80'S ones so much cuter than Docs, and just cool... Go with anything, and comfy...

My first pair of Monkey Boots were killer!! I did everything in 'em. (Yeah, including that.) And while my friends were sitting around changing from their Doc's to their SK8 shoes, I was already rippin it up in my Monkeys.

They were by far one of the best pair of shoes I ever owned. I had the blue suede NaNas. Loved them on stage. If anyone knows where/if they are still available, please leave a link.

I miss my suede monkey boots my black monkey boots..ahh the 80'd

Yep, I rocked monkey boots in the late 70's in Primary School!

Yep!!! Loved em too! Had the black suede! this is on top of having a handful of creepers, dock boots and doc shoes, regular AND steel cap, converse, parachute boots, winos and the like. the only thing was the soles left the worst black streaks on my girlfriend's mom's kitchen tile!!!! but anyway, the suede monks were awesome!

It was a cool fit but i would rather roll in my Docs. i have not seen a pair of monkeys i think 1987.

I had a pair of black suede NaNa monkey boots - oh what I wouldn't give for another pair. I lost ONE when I rolled my car. I was so bummed - more about losing the boot that totaling my car. siiigh The closest thing I have found is Tuks https://www.hotfootshoes.com/browser/S003__3/S003__88/product/R003__FPacEH888I43c5c7345a0778/items.html

You can still find original Monkey Boots made by Grafters only in England, and if you go to ebay.com find the seller named sugarspoon66, and he has a lot of 'em in different sizes. They are made in the Zcheck Republic, and they come in wine red and black. I own 2 pairs, and they are very comfortable.

I made a mistake in the spelling of the seller of Monkey boots on ebay.com. His name should be sugarspun66 not sugarspoon66. Sorry for the inconvenience.

why do they call them "Monkey boots?

I wore my Monkey's and Creepers everywhere. Used to get them at NaNa's in Pasadena along with all of my punk T's. Clothes at the thrift store only of course. Back when punk was punk, and everything else was lame.

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr843.html HERES THEM FOR SALE IN THE UK

I bought my first pair at NaNa's in Santa Monica back in the 84. I wore them everywhere with all things. They just fit perfectly. Later I bought a tan pair. I wore those to a corporate office with grey and brown clothing, but the boss said they were inappropriate. He was trying to affect a Wall-Street look. Foolish man.

There are many look a likes and koock offs but only one true Monkey Boot an dthey are made by Grafton. I have looked far and wide for GRAFTERS ORIGINAL MONKEY BOOTS in the US but only found UK stores that sell them. Do a search for "GRAFTERS ORIGINAL MONKEY BOOT" on Ebay and you will find them for around $100 delivered to the states.

I had the NaNa's in suede burgandy. Loved those damned things.