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

[diglett]

Diglett! Balligators would not be so awesome on forest.

Dress boot + sleek last = yes

I will admit that I've been enjoying the hell out of them. I still think Forest is great, but Rain is undeniably sleeker, and really just killer on a boot.

 

[NAMOR]

how have they ages? any updated pics?

 

[sacafotos]

@Jazzmenco

Love those! From Leatherfoot or direct from Carmina?

I prefer Rain last, 5 eyelets. Sucks to MTO one with the 50% fee.

 

[Leaves]



@Leaves

Can you give me more details about last, sole, etc on the split toe derby and CXL boot? Or best to email the shop?

I misplaced my order sheets somewhere, I'll post details as soon as I find them.

Agreed. Love the split toe. Is Carmina's polo suede similar to G&G's?

Yes, quite so. It's Steed suede.

Check out this new boot design from Carmina. I'd totally be down for this baby in the robert last. Pics are courtesy of theshoesnobog.com

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Yes, that's a nice style, and one we will be stocking this coming fall. It's made specifically on Rain, because I was pushing them to do a Rain lasted boot. Factory visit and fall order to be placed in March. If you have any suggestions feel free to PM me.

 

[member2000r]

That split toe derby... I am going to do a navy shell version or a navy shell tanker boots with those heavily stitched apron & split toe.

SOS!

 

[swaggerisaliability]

Hi guys, complete Carmina noob here. Any idea where I can find a pair of Carmina chelsea boots in brown calf or suede (possibly open to any shade of brown)? The usual suspects that came up from a search--Skoaktiebolaget, Armoury, etc.--only carry them in black calf. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[steveyoo1983]

Hi guys, complete Carmina noob here. Any idea where I can find a pair of Carmina chelsea boots in brown calf or suede (possibly open to any shade of brown)? The usual suspects that came up from a search--Skoaktiebolaget, Armoury, etc.--only carry them in black calf. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

We have very limited sizes in stock at this time
Feel free to send me a PM with your size if you are interested.
Cheers!

(available UK sizing 7.5 / 8 / 8.5 / 9)


(available UK sizing 8.5 leather sole / 10.5 dainite sole)

 

[Keal19]

Cross post for maximum traction... Got a craving for green.... Anyone interested in reviving the two boots below as Carmina GMTOs? (ordered through gentlemensfootwear)

 

[rgweiser53]

like the combo boot -- looks cool

 

[ScottMC]

Is anyone interested in a Loden Green Suede String Loafer GMTO on the short vamp Uetam last? If you look at the comparison I think everyone would agree that a lower vamp on the Uetam (particularly in sizes above UK8) looks more elegant. The comparison is just a photo I edited, but I believe it is very close to actual. *Original on left.

 

[loxo]

I'm looking to buy my first pair of Carminas. I'm in need of a very formal shoe to wear with a suit to evening functions like date night, the occasional ceremony/glad-handing, black tie event, or really any formal function. However, I really don't wear black shoes at any other time and would ideally like to get something that could be pretty versatile. In addition, I have a new infatuation for navy shell cordovan. If these navy wholecuts were cleaned up and polished before any formal events, would they look dark enough to pass for a black shoe?

http://www.shop.carminashoemaker.com/articulo.asp?idarticulo=3857025

Edit: Here's a pic I mercilessly stole from @RogerP

 

[Unregistered]

Tax and duties for my black calf wholecuts came to $120

18% duty for shoes + GST (sales tax)

That's how we have our "free" healthcare here in Canada!

 

[ino68]



Tax and duties for my black calf wholecuts came to $120

18% duty for shoes + GST (sales tax)

That's how we have our "free" healthcare here in Canada!

At least it's going to our dear government, and not FedEx, DHL....

TNT once charged me $240 worth of 'stuff' on a $400 coat. I almost cried

 

[sacafotos]

@loxo

Yes, mostly. You could also apply one coat of black polish to the navy shell.

I'm going to go for a black wholecut and replace my black DM with something like Vass's Oxblood calf DM.

 

[justinkapur]

Gents im selling a pair of carmina navy shell uetem loafers (uk9). Have them listed in B&S. PM if interested