The Official Carmina Sizing Thread

[bradp]

Well, first thing is to recognize that there is some risk inherent in this if you are ordering online as opposed to trying on in person (the latter of which is better).

I also take an E in the AE 5 last and sized down .5 on the Inca last. I can't really speak to other lasts though, so maybe other members can weigh in if you have more specific questions.

 

[Shawl Lapel]



How do i know what to do then? I am new to higher end shoes and half the posts on here look like jiberish to me

Thanks for the response Brad.

Do I just order a shoe in a "wider" last in my proper shoe length....simple as that?

Not all lasts are available in wide widths. Simpson only has one standard width as far as I know so you couldn't just order a wider size. I think Rain is normally considered an E (US D?) and it's available in EE but I might be wrong.

 

[Romans116]

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How much is it to ship shoes back to Carmina if you size a shoe wrong? If it is only $50 bucks after i do my research with all your help it may be worth a shot. It isn't like Allen Edmonds are a bad shoe so they might be good enough.

 

[Shawl Lapel]



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How much is it to ship shoes back to Carmina if you size a shoe wrong? If it is only $50 bucks after i do my research with all your help it may be worth a shot. It isn't like Allen Edmonds are a bad shoe so they might be good enough.

USPS for me was about $65 and they sat in customs for about a month in Spain. Fedex would have been faster for $170+ but who's to say they wouldn't have been in customs just as long.

 

[cobashk]

Anyone have experience with Oscar? I have wide feet- 7UK Detroit is good, 7.5 in rain is too tight in the toe, 8UK in Robert is ok but slight heel slip. 8UK in Simpson was comfortable but even more heel slip. I was wondering whether I'd be 7.5 or 8 UK Oscar based on this info. (My detroit and robert last shoes are bluchers and I'm looking at a blucher boot on Oscar.) Thanks!

 

[Romans116]

7.5 E Us Size 65 Last on AE Park Avenue-

Would the rain last 6.5 uk size work? Anyone have a Rain Carmina and also a AE Park Avenue for comparative???

thanks!!!

 

[greenerthumb]

I wear an 8 in AE and I am a UK7 in Rain

 

[Romans116]

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What width on what last in AE?

 

[ebayhtl]

Hi guys, been through parts of this thread and a bit confused, given I want to buy from Skoak online if possible.

I'm a UK9.5 in pretty much every brand, medium (D) width. In particular, Church UK9.5 D seems to fit me well (a tiny bit loose in the toe box but that's probably more the last). Mr Hare, Gucci, D&G... they all seem to be UK9.5 too.

With that in mind, what size would I potentially be in the Simpson, Forest and Rain lasts?

Thanks!

 

[Shawl Lapel]



Hi guys, been through parts of this thread and a bit confused, given I want to buy from Skoak online if possible.

I'm a UK9.5 in pretty much every brand, medium (D) width. In particular, Church UK9.5 D seems to fit me well (a tiny bit loose in the toe box but that's probably more the last). Mr Hare, Gucci, D&G... they all seem to be UK9.5 too.

With that in mind, what size would I potentially be in the Simpson, Forest and Rain lasts?

Thanks!

High or low instep?

 

[ebayhtl]



High or low instep?

Medium-high instep (I have flat feet but wear custom orthotics).

 

[Webbo]

I am looking at a boot on the Soller last and would welcome sizing advice please; I am (in other boots)
10.5 Loake Pimlico Capital
10.5 Loake Kempton 026
10 (G) Cheaney 175

thanks

 

[Leaves]

For sizing advise, you are always welcome to email [email protected] and we will help you.

 

[AriGold]

I usually wear Inca 9UK, which is snug but stretched out to become comfortable. I bought simpson lasted 9.5UK suede loafers, however I am experiencing some heel lift. I can't quite get the loafers to fall off my feet, but I can certainly lift the heel about half an inch off the sole. The front of the shoe feels like it fits fine, but perhaps my instep is too low. Is the shoe a half size big? Or are loafers supposed to be fairly relaxed fitting??

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[FraudulentTom]

Does anyone have experience with both Meermin Olfe and Carmina Rain? My Olfe's in 9.5 are great in width and length, but a bit tight on the instep.