Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

[Fiddler]

Across the board generally.

 

[Swede66]



What size should I go for if I usually wear US 9,5 in AE?

Do only have one pair of AE's, the Leeds. They are US 8.5. My Rain lasted Carminas are UK 8.

 

[Preparatory]



I am a US9D and got a 8.5  for my navy shell whole cuts...I think I am in between an 8 and 8.5 in the Rain Last. I had anticipated this and asked Betty to send me a pair of insoles which work perfectly for my needs. 

8,5 UK you mean?

 

[Roguls]



Guys, if I normally wear a size 10.5D in Allen Edmonds (but would wear a 10.25D if it existed), what size should I get for this Navy Shell MTO in Rain last? 9.5UK or 9UK?

Always err on the larger side.

 

[Preparatory]

Can anybody compare the fit of Meermin ama last and the rain last?

 

[Preparatory]

Just ordered the rain last wholecuts in Black , size 9 UK

 

[Fiddler]

8,5 UK you mean?

Yes 8.5UK.

 

[kayjaybee]

I'm sure with all the MTO talk everyone is over this style, but AE Strands eat your heart out...Carmina cognac calf on the Inca last.

 

[Cuttingboard]

Just ordered the navy shell wingtip MTO and would to know what kind of Shapir polish and conditioner to use? Also, this is my first pair of shell shoes, is there a thread that describes how to care for shell?

 

[ethanm]

Just ordered the navy shell wingtip MTO and would to know what kind of Shapir polish and conditioner to use? Also, this is my first pair of shell shoes, is there a thread that describes how to care for shell?

Don't use polish on shell.

http://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/

 

[nickrut]

Emart start posting on the misc again.

No polish needed for shell.

 

[Winston S.]



Don't use polish on shell.

http://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/

Maybe I am misreading this but step 4 of the mac method is to use wax polish.

 

[shoesnlife]

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[ethanm]

Maybe I am misreading this but step 4 of the mac method is to use wax polish.

From what I understand you want to stay away from anything with solvents like turpentine.

 

[diglett]

shoesnlife, those cognac perf captoe ankle boots and the navy loafers are absolutely gorgeous! You're off to a good start.

From what I understand you want to stay away from anything with solvents like turpentine.

But Saphir wax is turpentine based