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post #1111 of 1244
2/20/12 at 2:19pm
They are on the Robert last which I haven't tried yet. My other Carmina's are simpson lasted but Derbies not oxfords. I think a simpson last Oxford would be a bit snug with the closed lacing.
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post #1112 of 1244
2/20/12 at 2:32pm

Makes sense. One of the guys at American Tailors over here told me I should go up half a size from my C&J size if I was getting a monk in the Simpson, i.e I wear a UK9.5 in C&J and I should get a UK10 in Carmina on the Simpson.

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post #1113 of 1244
2/20/12 at 2:38pm
Yeah that's about right I reckon too, the Carmina's in general run slightly smaller than most english brands I've found. Not a bad thing in my opinion as I'm sick of elongated clown feet sleek lasts. I like the Carmina lasts because they are sleeker, elegant but achieve it without being too elongated.
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post #1114 of 1244
2/20/12 at 3:25pm
I use 6.5 UK in both Loake and Herring shoes, but 7 UK in Carmina, and 7 in C&J too.
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post #1115 of 1244
2/20/12 at 3:39pm
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Originally Posted by Toiletduck View Post

We did have a batch of Carminas come back recently for the Double Monks, and the Semi-brogues. Shoot us an email if you're looking!
Concerning the Jodhpurs, we actually had one sample in a stunning blue leather once which got snapped up!
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Are these Carmina and if so, can they be made through MTO in that colour?
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post #1116 of 1244
2/20/12 at 5:16pm
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

I emailed Alan to see if he can fill in the gap.

Ethan replied with the info...Thanks Ethan.

Inca - Widest last and waist for wide feet (EE width)
Rain - Like the Inca but with a chisel toe (EE width)
Soller - A boot last like Robert, fits like a double E.
Forest - Standard width with round toe (E width)
Uetam - Similar to Forest but a shade narrower (E width)
Robert - Like the Simpson but more room in the toe box (E width)
Queen - an E width, similar to Alcudia but shorter
Alcudia - Like the Simpson but with Almond toe (E width)
Simpson - Narrow with chiseled toe, extended toe box (E width)
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post #1117 of 1244
2/20/12 at 5:42pm

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Edited by AServetnick - 4/17/12 at 4:46pm
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post #1118 of 1244
2/20/12 at 8:51pm
Hot DANG! Ethans blog just exploded with a gazillion G&G pics... all your bespoke orders arrived today? drool.gif
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post #1119 of 1244
2/20/12 at 8:54pm
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

Ethan replied with the info...Thanks Ethan.
Inca - Widest last and waist for wide feet (EE width)
Rain - Like the Inca but with a chisel toe (EE width)
Soller - A boot last like Robert, fits like a double E.
Forest - Standard width with round toe (E width)
Uetam - Similar to Forest but a shade narrower (E width)
Robert - Like the Simpson but more room in the toe box (E width)
Queen - an E width, similar to Alcudia but shorter
Alcudia - Like the Simpson but with Almond toe (E width)
Simpson - Narrow with chiseled toe, extended toe box (E width)

Why would Alcudia and Simpson be considered E width?
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post #1120 of 1244
2/22/12 at 10:15am

Just wanted to add my experience from The Armoury to the thread.

 

http://bit.ly/As5DVJ

 

They were really great to work with.

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post #1121 of 1244
2/22/12 at 10:43am
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Originally Posted by jhilla View Post

Just wanted to add my experience from The Armoury to the thread.

http://bit.ly/As5DVJ

They were really great to work with.

Great write-up. Thanks for sharing.

How far down did you size from your normal US size for the Carmina Simpson last?
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post #1122 of 1244
2/22/12 at 8:13pm
Well written article! Agreed on everything there.
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post #1123 of 1244
2/23/12 at 5:27am
How are they compared to C&J Lowndes?
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post #1124 of 1244
2/23/12 at 7:07am
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post


Great write-up. Thanks for sharing.
How far down did you size from your normal US size for the Carmina Simpson last?


I think I'll echo most of what people have said here, but it depends on what brands you're used to. I wear an 8.5 in most Allen Edmonds laceups (Weybridge & Strand) and an 8 in slip-ons (Lucca).  I wear a 7.5 in Alden's Barrie last (It should be mentioned that I like my shoes on the tighter side so I could fit in an 8).

 

Ethan and I decided to go a full size down to a 7.5 UK.  Since the instep on the double monk is high we agreed not to go any lower and I'm glad I didn't because they wouldn't have fit.  I will say, if you're used to wearing an America made shoe like AE and Alden, the Simpson last will definitely be tighter in the toe box.  My suggestion would be to go down a full size if you have narrow to normal feet or a 1/2 size down if you have a slightly larger width.  Either way it's a gamble, but the guys at The Armoury offer great assistance at finding the right size.

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post #1125 of 1244
2/23/12 at 1:50pm
Just landed, thanks guys -

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The Robert last that these are on is a really nice, elegant last with a bit more width than my Simpson lasted Derbies, which are not too tight by any means but may be a bit snug on me in an oxford.
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