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

[ethanm]

http://www.hangerproject.com/closet/saphir-cordovan-shoe-polish.html#.UTrPqRma5cw

There's also the school of thought that you shouldn't use anything on shell.

 

[Fiddler]

I use saphir renovator every few months and brush em like crazy. During that time I may (or may not) also put just a lick of wax...a really small amount. Cordo is already impregnated with oils and too much wax dulls them.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Maybe I am misreading this but step 4 of the mac method is to use wax polish.

A minimal amount and only after fifteen or so wearings, not as part of the regular regimen.

 

[jet]



We hope you enjoy these pictures and let us know what you think!

Which suede is this? Wish this was on the robert don't like square chisels.

 

[thecool85]

It's Loden Suede.

 

[jet]

so it's green? Looks like a mink suede or so

 

[thecool85]

so it's green? Looks like a mink suede or so

Yea, it's green. I liked the look of it too so I went to their site. It's definitely green.

 

[steveyoo1983]

so it's green? Looks like a mink suede or so

Yep that looks like loden suede. Dark green suede.

Carmina does offer similar chukka in Inca last.

Unipair Korea offers top notch service & offers wide variety of beautiful shoes if you gents ever visit Korea!

 

[stevent]

Damn so much Carmina competition now

 

[Cuttingboard]



Don't use polish on shell.

http://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/

Many thanks for the information.

Wipe with a damp cloth and rub with brush or soft flannel...so easy a caveman could do it!

 

[SuitedDx]



Damn so much Carmina competition now

It is very interesting as how quickly their marketing has spread. Even The Shoe Mart carries them (albeit a limited selection). They do provide a nice niche among the US, UK, and Italian makers, at least in the US. Lots of great makers from Budapest (i.e., Vass) too so it appears the Spaniards are getting more styles to compete.

I think they have presented more styles this year than the number of goals Messi scored the last calendar year.

 

[NAMOR]

^ ha.

Glad to see Carmina has become more accessible - they make an exceptional shoe. As long as they maintain quality and a wide selection, at a relatively attractive price, than I'll be a customer for life.

 

[Louis XIV]



Some Pictures of a Full-Brogue Shell:

Spoiler

These look great.
Would you share what style, last and color they are?

 

[kayjaybee]

Yep that looks like loden suede. Dark green suede.

Carmina does offer similar chukka in Inca last.

Unipair Korea offers top notch service & offers wide variety of beautiful shoes if you gents ever visit Korea!

Great to see some more shops in the US offering Carmina!

 

[steveyoo1983]



Great to see some more shops in the US offering Carmina!

Thank you sir!