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

[smoothguyto]

This weekend event caught me by surprise but I thought about it and figured it was either now or wait until the winter event since I probably won't need a new pair of boots in the summer.

 

[Trakl]

For my particular feet, there is nothing better fitting than the HOK last. This is of course only for my feet, YMMV. I have the beginnings of a bunion at the ball of my foot, that fortunately with some intervention by my podiatrist, I’ve been able to arrest. So, the HOK is a dream for that portion of my foot, and I find the shape of the last desirable. The Llubi last is also great for my foot there, but to a slightly less extent.

Yes, I understand feet are unique, but still find these type of comparisons useful.
Many thanks for the feedback!

What is the HOK last?

HOK is a last from Meermin.

 

[iva80]

Llubi is wider in toe area than Hok.it does taper a bit further towards the toe of the shoe.

 

[jet-stream]

Adelaides in the older version of cognac (yesterday):

 

[Patrick1053]

Adelaides in the older version of cognac (yesterday):
View attachment 1762193

Simpson right? Cause those shoes look like they fit you great! Every time I see these, It reminds me why I think cordovan oxfords are a good idea.

 

[oskrusa]

Green shell, Llubi last.

 

[MD1969]

Super smart! Lovely.

After a quick shining...

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[unprocessed]

Simpson last: Should I go up half a size on what I normally take with TLB?

 

[MD1969]

Simpson last: Should I go up half a size on what I normally take with TLB?

My suggestion is go with the Rain-D last and stay with you TLB sizing. Because of Simpson’s elongated toe box, Carmina does suggest up a half size.

 

[Jamesbond1]

Snuff Detroit Last so old back when Skoaktiebolaget use for sell them

 

[thefoobar]

My suggestion is go with the Rain-D last and stay with you TLB sizing. Because of Simpson’s elongated toe box, Carmina does suggest up a half size.

As someone who has been fitted in both Carmina and TLB stores for all the lasts, the following sizes have roughly equivalent volumes: Simpson 8.5 = Rain D 8.5 = Rain 8 = TLB Alan 8E.

 

[Iloveshoes19009]

Tlb sizes for me vs carmina-

Tlb i am a 7.5 in every last, and carmina i am a size 8 in every last but Rain, Rain doesnt work for me at all

 

[unprocessed]

Sizing advice for Uetam loafers (E width, unlined) would be appreciated. Looking at these loafers. Was thinking about taking the same size I do for TLB

HORSEBIT LOAFERS 80643 UETAM

HORSEBIT LOAFERS IN BLACK VEGANO...

www.carminashoemaker.com

 

[KarlHungus]

Flannel and split toes to start the week.

 

[MD1969]

Flannel and split toes to start the week. View attachment 1763092

Nice!