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

[CanGren]

Those are awesome. Is Louis still there? He was really helpful when I was there last year.

I'm not sure, I dealt with Miho who was very helpful and spoke great English.

Off topic, but does anyone know which color Saphir cream is the closest match to their "burdeos" calf? I'd have thought it would've been burgundy, but it definitely isn't.

 

[bespoken4me]



Thanks! The socks I wore are just some Pantherella wool OTC's from Sierra Trading Post.

Beautifull monks. STP, best source for shoe trees and Pantharella. Oh, for the days when they had Belvest and Sutor shoes. Now Trickers, ugh

 

[bespoken4me]



Those are awesome. Is Louis still there? He was really helpful when I was there last year.

Miho is so,so helpful You can email her at [email protected]. Great selection, 50 or so euros more than Spain, but if there is a shoe you want, good chance they'll have it. She is a godsend

 

[chung]

Just arrived
Forest last balmarol in cognac shell, the color is a bit light in photo.

 

[diglett]

^ Lovely! Any chance you could try to get a photo that shows the true color? I'm seriously considering picking these up if they're a good shade of Cognac.

 

[The Upright Man]

Can anyone comment on the accuracy of the colour representation for these 922 brown calf brogues? I'm after quite a dark brown rather than a chocolate-type colour (which these seem to be).

 

[NAMOR]

look like 30% cocoa. you look like youre after the 75% variety

 

[Joshua Lee]

Can anyone pm me betty's email address or anyone that could help me put together a MTO order. Can't wait to get a cognac or saddle PTB

 

[Leaves]



Can anyone comment on the accuracy of the colour representation for these 922 brown calf brogues? I'm after quite a dark brown rather than a chocolate-type colour (which these seem to be).

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The colour in the picture is quite true to IRL. This colour is called Vegano Marron, what you're after is the Natur Marron. Like this:

Can anyone pm me betty's email address or anyone that could help me put together a MTO order. Can't wait to get a cognac or saddle PTB

She's at Pitti, she won't be able to reply. But I know who can help ya out!

 

[The Upright Man]

look like 30% cocoa. you look like youre after the 75% variety

Precisely.

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The colour in the picture is quite true to IRL. This colour is called Vegano Marron, what you're after is the Natur Marron. Like this:

Thank you very much for the clarification.

 

[pikachoo]



Just arrived
Forest last balmarol in cognac shell, the color is a bit light in photo

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where to kop?

 

[pikachoo]

double post

 

[Joshua Lee]

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where to kop?

Carmina has them directly atm: http://www.carmina.telemaco.es/articulo.asp?idarticulo=4397271

 

[bourbonbasted]

So I'm in the market for a new Spring/Summer loafer. A catch-all that I can wear with chinos and jeans as easily as I can with odd linen/fresco dress trou. I'm a fan of these but am curious to know if anyone here has a pair. I'm especially interested about the last (UETAM).

I was initially intrigued by the "Italian boat shoe" archetype when I saw these at Brooks Brothers. But seeing as how I want suede in a lighter color, the Carmina are ideal. And they are cheaper.

 

[leftofthedial]

So I'm in the market for a new Spring/Summer loafer. A catch-all that I can wear with chinos and jeans as easily as I can with odd linen/fresco dress trou. I'm a fan of these but am curious to know if anyone here has a pair. I'm especially interested about the last (UETAM).
I was initially intrigued by the "Italian boat shoe" archetype when I saw these at Brooks Brothers. But seeing as how I want suede in a lighter color, the Carmina are ideal. And they are cheaper.

I've seen those in person (a friend of mine has a pair) and they're pretty damn incredible. I've tried on a sample in the Uetam and would go with the size I wear in every other last I've tried on. It's a comfortable last and fits much better than most other loafers I've worn/tried on.