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

[Swede66]



GTFO

I love the all about them but the high shaft. I does look a lot like a ladies boot from the golden 20's

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Saddle Shell Wingtip Boot from Epaulet:

 

[Swede66]



Saddle Shell Wingtip Boot from Epaulet:

Nice!

 

[diglett]

I love the all about them but the high shaft. I does look a lot like a ladies boot from the golden 20's

Well, there are a few pairs of mid-length bal boots floating around.

Ranger: Those look awesome!

 

[Concub1ne]

I am really thinking about these: http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/news/carmina-80188-oscar-marron

Good choice. Tried them on myself when I last visited skoab. Really versatile as you say.

 

[Henkie]

I can't entirely get this shoe out of my head:

http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/news/carmina-80249-oscar-grain-calf

Could anybody advise me on sizing? I'm an 11.5E UK in EG's 888 last, and an 11E UK in most CJ lasts...

 

[NAMOR]

^ 11uk, we take the same size

 

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by srivats

You are right ... vass is hand welted and no gemming.

http://the-last-shall-be-first.blogs...r-welting.html

Machine welting (using the Goodyear welting machine) usually, possibly always, involves gemming.
Great Link, thanks for sharing.

 

[Louis XIV]

^ If you like the link above, those following might be of interest as well. They have been posted somewhere on here and I bookmarked them just a few days ago.

http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction1/
http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction2/

 

[dddrees]

^ If you like the link above, those following might be of interest as well. They have been posted somewhere on here and I bookmarked them just a few days ago.
http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction1/
http://mydenimlife.com/blog/construction2/

Thank you, greatly appreciated.

 

[dddrees]

More fabulous options in regards to boots and shoes.


Great that's just what I needed.

 

[Fiddler]

I can't entirely get this shoe out of my head:

http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/news/carmina-80249-oscar-grain-calf

Could anybody advise me on sizing? I'm an 11.5E UK in EG's 888 last, and an 11E UK in most CJ lasts...

Fantastic shoe, colour and last...I got me a pair from SKAB and have to say they the most comfortable pair of Carminas I possess.

I wear 8.5E in C&J and took the same....fitting is great.

 

[niklasnordin]

I can't entirely get this shoe out of my head:

http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/news/carmina-80249-oscar-grain-calf

Could anybody advise me on sizing? I'm an 11.5E UK in EG's 888 last, and an 11E UK in most CJ lasts...

C&J and Carmina are very similar in size.
I was just with a friend at skoaktiebolaget who is a C&J size 7UK and he bought a Carmina size 7UK.
Another friend is a size 10UK for C&J and also for Carmina.
I am a size 6.5UK C&J for all lasts and 7E for EG 888 and sadly havent tried any Carmina yet, since skoaktiebolaget start most their Carmina shoes at 7, but I would feel pretty safe buying a size 6.5 Carmina.
...and they are beatiful shoes I agree

Hope that helps

 

[Henkie]

Fantastic shoe, colour and last...I got me a pair from SKAB and have to say they the most comfortable pair of Carminas I possess.

I wear 8.5E in C&J and took the same....fitting is great.

^ 11uk, we take the same size

Thanks for the advice, but apparently they're out size 11

I sent a mail to Carmina directly. Lets hope that works out...

 

[dddrees]

In your opinion how does the Carmina Cordovan Boots compare to those made by Alden and Crockett and Jones?