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

[Watchman1]

Cognac Cordovan U-Wing Oxford Boots on Rain Last

Happy Sunday!

 

[EZB]

I am interested in doing a custom/MTO double monk boot, but I don't know lasts or sizing. Is going to the NYC store really the best way to get sized for lasts? Would there be a double monk to try on? I doubt they'd have all the lasts available. Is there another reliable way to do this? I wear custom orthotics, which significantly affects how many shoes and lasts fit me; plus, my feet and ankles are super skinny.

 

[TheLawBeard]

I am interested in doing a custom/MTO double monk boot, but I don't know lasts or sizing. Is going to the NYC store really the best way to get sized for lasts? Would there be a double monk to try on? I doubt they'd have all the lasts available. Is there another reliable way to do this? I wear custom orthotics, which significantly affects how many shoes and lasts fit me; plus, my feet and ankles are super skinny.

Call the NYC stores. I tend to prefer the store on 45th in the Roosevelt (near central station). Shazid there has been super helpful. They’ll be able to give you an idea on sizing and what they do/don’t have. I believe you can contact Carmina Spain through email and they can provide sizing advice and measurements as well. But really- you don’t know for sure until it’s on your feet.

 

[EZB]

Call the NYC stores. I tend to prefer the store on 45th in the Roosevelt (near central station). Shazid there has been super helpful. They’ll be able to give you an idea on sizing and what they do/don’t have. I believe you can contact Carmina Spain through email and they can provide sizing advice and measurements as well. But really- you don’t know for sure until it’s on your feet.

That's really the issue. I need to feel the lasts on my feet. I've done a couple MTOs through Cobbler Union now, and to prepare for that I bought like 10 shoes in different sizes and lasts and returned them all. I was up front with them about my intentions when I bought them for sizing.

 

[benjamin831]

New full strap penny loafers. Nice but I thought it was a bit flat looking even after polishing the toe cap a little.

After some darkening and patination.

 

[hollandn]

New full strap penny loafers. Nice but I thought it was a bit flat looking even after polishing the toe cap a little.

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After some darkening and patination.

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They look great. What is the leather? Is it Grain or Karagrain?

 

[Betelgeuse]

Chelsea's and work boots.

 

[Shawl Lapel]

Cognac Cordovan U-Wing Oxford Boots on Rain Last

Happy Sunday!

I kick myself for not getting in on Skoak's GMTO for these, great looking boots!

 

[Jeddie]

Carmina issue-

A carmina associate (from the spain warehouse) really just told me on the phone that all their pairs of cordovan shoes/boots have indents in the toe. That every pair in her shop has that. And thats why my mto has them too. Then when i informed her that none of my other pairs of cordovan shoes dont have it (including the other mto i received at the exact same time), she started backpeddling what she said and instead kept saying she wouldnt accept a remake. I then asked her to email me that all cordovan shoes have indents in them and she kept refusing too. Shady as heck.

 

[Qayyum]

My MTO has arrived. very simple and comfortable. can't wait to get my second pair

 

[TheLawBeard]

Carmina issue-

A carmina associate (from the spain warehouse) really just told me on the phone that all their pairs of cordovan shoes/boots have indents in the toe. That every pair in her shop has that. And thats why my mto has them too. Then when i informed her that none of my other pairs of cordovan shoes dont have it (including the other mto i received at the exact same time), she started backpeddling what she said and instead kept saying she wouldnt accept a remake. I then asked her to email me that all cordovan shoes have indents in them and she kept refusing too. Shady as heck.

What indent is this you speak of?

 

[Webbo]

A loafer last question. I’m after a penny loafer from Carmina but want a more classically (Alden”ish”) rounded shape not a sleek pointed one. Can anyone offer a recommendation. Thanks.

 

[hollandn]

A loafer last question. I’m after a penny loafer from Carmina but want a more classically (Alden”ish”) rounded shape not a sleek pointed one. Can anyone offer a recommendation. Thanks.

I recently had a pair made on the Genova last that may fit the bill. I am really happy with them.

 

[Iloveshoes19009]

Anyone know if c&j covers import charges to the US?

 

[gobius]

A loafer last question. I’m after a penny loafer from Carmina but want a more classically (Alden”ish”) rounded shape not a sleek pointed one. Can anyone offer a recommendation. Thanks.

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