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



NAMOR said:

Yeah they do. This model was on display at SFx10. Looks even better in person. Even on a table full of shell, this shoe caught my attention

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dont like the medallion and it'd look better double to single sole. the sole looks too thin.



NAMOR said:

Carmina offerings from Epaulet

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NAMOR said:

picked up a navy belt to match the navy shell carmina. not perfect but itll suffice. black on right for comparison

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maker of the belt?



jaoben said:

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robert last?

they do such a great boot in navy shell. ruby would also be amazing.

gilt brand: desanto. had some credit to burn

how does the forest last compare to the robert?

namor - your shell bals (navy) are on the robert, correct?

Patek said:

I guess I should have been more specific with the above question.
I'm currently comparing the RL Lindrick boot with the Carmina Sinclair. I have the Lindrick in a wingtip shoe and loafer (formerly Dalton) and I love the wingtips and want a boot version but I'm considering the Carmina even though they run a little more (taking the RL semi-annual sale which is when I purchased my other Lindricks).
Does anyone own both of these and can comment on their fit, looks and quality? I know this a Carmina chat but I think I can get an unbiased opinion.

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Guilty on that count - I have the saddle shell Sinclair boots and the Lindrick. To be honest, I find the finishing very similar in terms of quality and fit - I can wear both of them comfortably the whole day. My foot is more 'blunt' at the toes rather than slanted and the width borders on the wide side of medium if that makes sense.

I find the colour of the Lindrick to be more versatile for the clothes I own and I can see myself using it more than the Sinclair - however a Sinclair in cognac shell would give the Lindrick a run for its money in that respect.

One thing I do like about the Lindrick is the pull tabs - they don't really catch on my trouser legs and I've also been tucking them away between my ankle and the boot. I just find them very useful in getting the boots on..

Gave Betty the go-ahead to ship them.

This is going to be so very painful....and the stress of waiting for the inevitable!

sorry man. i thought $70 was ******..



ThinkDerm said:

how does the forest last compare to the robert?
namor - your shell bals (navy) are on the robert, correct?

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forest is a bit wider than robert. here's an old pic i had on my phone:



the left is robert and the right is forest.

i prefer the robert last as it fits snug, but not tight. the forest (in the same size) feels looser even if i pull the places pretty tight. i might be able to go a half size down in the forest, but it would be harder to find since i wear UK7. i'll try to take a better comparison pic tomorrow morning.

is that saddle on the left and cognac on the right?



NAMOR said:

sorry man. i thought $70 was ******..

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Yeah..
$530 + $250 = bucket full of **** loads!!!

what did you order? suede Chelsea?



sinfjotli said:

I have these in 10UK, and while I cannot compare them with Aldens, they are definitely wider than Forest last, and similar to Rain last in the same size. But for a winter boot, it is not bad to have a little extra space if one wants to wear thicker socks, plus the derby lacing means you can easily tighten them a bit more if they slip in the heel.

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Thanks, unfortunately they only have bugundy or snuff suede right now



NAMOR said:

is that saddle on the left and cognac on the right?

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yup, good eye. saddle doesn't actually look that orange...it's more like a light caramel. if i have some time, i'll take more comparison pics with different lighting.