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

Farhad19620 · Apr 7, 2013

Nice double monks, but beside the fitting the other thing I did not like on the Carmina double monks are that the buckle is attached to a bit of elastic where as I Westminster and William it is attached with a piece of leather and stitched on to the leather on the shoe.

unipair guy said:
Carmina Navy Cordovan Double Monks Deia Last www.unipairstore.com

meister · Apr 7, 2013

Farhad19620 said:
Nice double monks, but beside the fitting the other thing I did not like on the Carmina double monks are that the buckle is attached to a bit of elastic where as I Westminster and William it is attached with a piece of leather and stitched on to the leather on the shoe.

The elastic is the best way to go. AE made this same mistake (leather) on the Mora. I have like 3 pairs and elastic is the way to go as it facilitates putting them on easily.

Journeyman · Apr 7, 2013

meister said:
The elastic is the best way to go. AE made this same mistake (leather) on the Mora. I have like 3 pairs and elastic is the way to go as it facilitates putting them on easily.

+1. Elastic is definitely preferable to leather in this case.

The elastic is not actually visible, and it makes it easier to do up the strap and to get a precise fit. Furthermore, I'd hazard a guess that it's easier to replace a piece of elastic than it is to replace the actual strap of the monkstrap if it breaks due to stress (and I've seen a photo where precisely that happened).

taxgenius · Apr 7, 2013

What currency is unipair using and what's the current xchange rate?

unipair guy · Apr 7, 2013

taxgenius said:
What currency is unipair using and what's the current xchange rate?

We bill in US dollars and if you are interested in any of our models send me a PM and I will give you a price. We are offering free worldwide shipping at this time!

Cuttingboard · Apr 7, 2013

unipair guy said:
We bill in US dollars and if you are interested in any of our models send me a PM and I will give you a price. We are offering free worldwide shipping at this time!

Unipair - do you mind posting a link to your website? Thanks.

RogerP · Apr 7, 2013

^^^ It's right there in his sig.

Cuttingboard · Apr 7, 2013

RogerP said:
^^^ It's right there in his sig.

I'm on an iPad which doesn't show sigs.

justinkapur · Apr 7, 2013

Cuttingboard said:
I'm on an iPad which doesn't show sigs.

www.unipairstore.com

Cuttingboard · Apr 7, 2013

Thanks...I didn't realize they had an official thread.

meister · Apr 7, 2013

Journeyman said:
+1. Elastic is definitely preferable to leather in this case.

The elastic is not actually visible, and it makes it easier to do up the strap and to get a precise fit. Furthermore, I'd hazard a guess that it's easier to replace a piece of elastic than it is to replace the actual strap of the monkstrap if it breaks due to stress (and I've seen a photo where precisely that happened).

Exact summation. Plus putting the heel in (if the dub monk is a snug fit) is facilitated by elastic.

kayjaybee · Apr 7, 2013

unipair guy said:
Carmina Navy Cordovan Double Monks Deia Last

www.unipairstore.com

Wow, you guys keep adding new styles...great to see the interest in providing a wide variety of Carmina lasts and models!!

justinkapur · Apr 7, 2013

Uni you got some incredible styles. The navy double monks is amazing. I would highly consider but I just ordered some by Bontoni in Navy. I never thought I would want or enjoy a pair of tassel loafers but when I saw these it has almost changed my mind

unipair guy · Apr 7, 2013

kayjaybee said:
Wow, you guys keep adding new styles...great to see the interest in providing a wide variety of Carmina lasts and models!!

Thank you very much! We will be getting a Carmina restock soon and we will be adding some women's Carmina models if you need a birthday present for the special lady or you get yourself in deep trouble!

www.unipairstore.com

Unipair Guy

hrv123 · Apr 7, 2013

Any info on bigger sizes? 11-12 UK specifically.

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