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

[RogerP]

Those are asbolutely gorgeous. I have been very tempted by them myself. I sincerely hope you ordered my size so that I can be put out of my misery.

 

[patliean1]

Those are asbolutely gorgeous. I have been very tempted by them myself. I sincerely hope you ordered my size so that I can be put out of my misery.

I ordered a size UK 9, which I'm hoping is closer to a US 10 rather than US 9.5. I made the mistake of discovering this SF thread and The Shoe Snob blog so of course my interest was peaked. I also checked out Kent Wang's boots as well as SF's group order for Meermin's Bal Boot in cordovan but once I saw Carmina's boots I realized no longer wanted Kent Wang's or Meermin's despite being about $200-$250 cheaper.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ My wallet thanks you.

Yes, I'd say that a UK 9 on the Robert last is closer to a US 10D than a US9.5, so you should be good. I have the same boot in the same size in brown suede. Enjoy the heck out of them.

 

[Goodman]

Those are sweet. I love Carmina and my next pair are definitely going to be a dress bal very similar to these if not the same. The only reason I didn't get these is that I've just recently discovered Carmina after stumbling into Epaulet a few months ago and now have 5 pair (including my first pair of Cordovan - the Sinclair) so I need to take a break.

I'm also a 10 US and the 9UK is the way to go.

 

[steveyoo1983]

New arrivals! Avail now on our web-store.

1. Longwing in Dark Cognac Shell (Detroit - Dainite Sole)



2. Split Toe Derby in Burgundy Calf (Simpson - Leather Sole)



3. Three Eyelet Chukka in Noix Suede (Soller - Dainite)



4. Braided Tassel in Brown Suede (Uetam - Leather Sole)



Have a great week gents!

 

[tifosi]

^^ Those longwings are stunning! I wish I could have gotten in on those. Next time...

 

[rydenfan]

^^ Those longwings are stunning! I wish I could have gotten in on those. Next time...

If could be worse...You could be me who was offered a pre-order spot by Steve and decided not to move forward

 

[steveyoo1983]

If could be worse...You could be me who was offered a pre-order spot by Steve and decided not to move forward

^^ Those longwings are stunning! I wish I could have gotten in on those. Next time...

The MTO fell through as we didn't have all 6 participants but I just ordered few extra pairs to keep it as store stock
Im really glad I did, really like how they turned out!

 

[tifosi]



If could be worse...You could be me who was offered a pre-order spot by Steve and decided not to move forward

Haha. I know. Wasn't I the one who had Steve contact you? LOL. I had to decline as well.

 

[rydenfan]

Haha. I know. Wasn't I the one who had Steve contact you? LOL. I had to decline as well.

aaahhh...yes...looks like you are just as dumb as me

 

[tifosi]



aaahhh...yes...looks like you are just as dumb as me

I 100% regret it after seeing them.

 

[venividivicibj]

Could you offer a reference for the grey carmina calf next to the black calf? Because the grey looks basically black on my screen.

 

[jungleroller]

I just ordered these bad boys from Skoat! This will be my first pair of Balmoral Boots, my first pair of Cordovan, and my first pair of Carmina. I figured I'd conquer all three in one giant swoop! Oh and R.I.P. to my other dress shoes LoL, my wallet, and my relationship with my wife.

http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/collections/carmina/products/carmina-cognac-cordovan-bal-boots

 

[Mr. Six]

Does anyone have a pair of Carminas made with "rusti calf?" I found a description on The Armoury's site, which said that it's softer than standard calf but also more wrinkly, making it more "rusti"c. I'm curious just how wrinkly it becomes.

 

[dddrees]

I just ordered these bad boys from Skoat! This will be my first pair of Balmoral Boots, my first pair of Cordovan, and my first pair of Carmina. I figured I'd conquer all three in one giant swoop! Oh and R.I.P. to my other dress shoes LoL, my wallet, and my relationship with my wife.

http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/collections/carmina/products/carmina-cognac-cordovan-bal-boots

Great choice.

I'd be tempted as well.

However from what I've read and I maybe mistaken but I believe my high instep would be an issue with these boots.