Just wanted your guys opinion about a pair of Double Monk Straps that Allen Edmonds were able to dig up for me at the back of their warehouse for $122 dollars (It's a discontinued style)!!! I've been looking for a pair of double monk straps and these shoes look gorgeous and are in fantastic shape...except for two areas.
The lower strap buckle leather has some leather damage as if the person who was puncturing the strap accidentally started on the wrong area only to stop himself. Ironically, it's on the same spot on both left and right shoes lol (kinda gives it an even look). You can't see it when the shoes are on because the leather straps covers it.
I know AE has a new double monkstrap coming out but it's on their more "european" last and I prefer the american last look instead. Additionally, there doesn't seem to be any quality monkstraps for close to the price I paid for these as was evidenced by an article here: http://dappered.com/2011/08/rare-fin...e-monk-straps/
My main worry was the defect leading to the leather snapping upon use from tension being applied to the leather from walking. AE informed me this was unlikely to happen but would issue me credit if it does. I'm guessing I could probably have this repair at a cobbler in the event that it does happen? Would you guys keep or not?

Left shoe

Right shoe

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