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

    Thanks. But I think there are also differences in how long the ankle of the boot is and the shape as well. It looks like 80514 and 80186 are longer, and maybe even tighter around the ankle than 80216. But it's impossible to say for sure based on the pics.
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    Can anyone give a brief description on the differences between the Carmina Chelsea 80216, 80186, and 80514? I find it so odd that their own website doesn't spell out the differences. Thanks
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    These are really nice. Can I ask what last they're on? Simpson?
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    Hi All, I'm making my first custom order of Carmina chelsea boots (80216). The leather color will be Bourbon codovan. What I'm having a difficult time choosing is the elastic band color. I would appreciate some advice (especially if you've gone through this process before) considering the...
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    The 2023 Allen Edmonds (AE) Appreciation Thread

    Just wanted to post my recent experience with AE's trunk show order. These are the Fifth Street boots made in chili cordovan in 8.5 EEE on the 65 last. I've only worn these a handful of times, and I gotta say, AE's quality control is pretty bad. These are the first shoes I've had made from the...
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    The most comfortable my feet have been is on the AE 65 last. Recently got the Fifth Street boots made in chili cordovan in 8.5 EEE. Although I feel like I could stretch these out a bit, not sure how cordovan does with stretching. On a side note, I've only worn these a handful of times, and I...
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    Leather Jackets: Post Pictures of the Best You've Seen/Owned?

    Does anyone have an opinion on the Trophy Hummingbird leather jacket? It looks absolutely stunning to me, made of horsehide leather and all the details look immaculate. I'm so close to buying it but I haven't seen any reviews or impressions of this piece yet :(
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    That's great advice. I just wish the "Buy & Sell" marketplace had a location filter. Few listings seem to have the city listed ¨/
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    That's very helpful thanks. I just saw that they make Rain in EEE. If I'm going to get their Oxfords, it would probably be in Rain because the cut looks so unique. Just hope the EEE actually fits! Sadly there's no Carmina vendor in San Francisco where I might try them.
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    Hi! I was hoping to get some advice. I'm a long time Allen Edmonds customer, but have recently taken a liking to Carmina (primarily due to the pics and discussion I've seen in this thread). I've been eyeing three shoes specifically: Wholecut Oxford 910 Rain Chelsea Boots 80216 Cordovan Balmoral...
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    Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

    I have a pair of Church's custom grade monkstrap shoes. Admittedly I haven't been taking care of them over the last few years. They have a few scuffs on them but nothing crazy. What type of wax should I be applying to them? They're my only pair of custom grade Church's and I'm wondering if they...
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    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    Very cool. I didn't know about these trunk shows. I'll check out the NorCal one. Thanks!
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    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    That's a stunning pair. Can I ask where you got them from? I can't seem to find any information about these on the interwebs.
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    What do you make of this pair of Florsheim Imperial 93605?

    thanks that was super helpful
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    Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

    Would love to know what you all make of this pair of Florsheim 93605's. The seller is charging $500 for what they claim is a new pair. Despite the claim, the heel has been clearly replaced, which I prefer because I don't want to be slipping on that v cleat. The color seems much lighter than...
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