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

[Steel28]



Any advice on the Rain last fit, as compared to Uetam?

Has anyone sized down (i.e. 1/2 size) in the Rain?

I am a size 7UK in Uetam, and I am thinking of sizing down 1/2 size to a 6.5 in Rain for a snug fit...

I'm the same size in both.

 

[RogerP]

Rain fits me well in a UK 8.5 in most models. Even sizing up to 9, Uetam still feels too narrow. Not as narrow as Simpson, but narrow enough that I wouldn't make the purchase.

 

[Bakes11771]

How does the Robert last fit? Research seems to say Barrie = Robert size. Any other comparisons? Also, if Barrie = Robert, does that mean 8US in Barrie = 8UK for Robert? That may seem like a dumb question because US to UK conversion charts say to size down 0.5 from US size to get your UK size. I simply want to confirm before I have shoes shipped from Sweden. Thank-you very much. I did try to research before posting here to save the post.

From the Official Carmina Sizing Thread:

Quote:

So 7.5UK is most likely your Robert Size.

 

[Burton]



Rain fits me well in a UK 8.5 in most models.  Even sizing up to 9, Uetam still feels too narrow.  Not as narrow as Simpson, but narrow enough that I wouldn't make the purchase.

Roger do you have any experience with the Robert, Forest or Soeller lasts?

 

[MGD83]

I have shoes in the Robert and Forest lasts. I find them to fit pretty similar, with the forest last being a touch roomier in the forefoot. The Robert last has more of a sleeker rounded toe. I take the same size in both.

Robert is definitely a bit more forgiving then the Simpson, and Forest is a bit more forgiving then the Robert.

Keep in mind I am assuming that you are a standard width foot. If you have a wide foot I'd go with the Forest last in a wide width.

I don't have any shoes on the Soller last unfortunately. From what I gather on this forum, almost everybody goes a half size down from other Carmina lasts.

Hope this helps.

 

[RogerP]



Roger do you have any experience with the Robert, Forest or Soeller lasts?

I take the same UK 8.5 in Solder as in Rain, and a UK 9 in both Robert and Forest in standard width.

I do have a UK 8.5 on order in Forest in a wide fitting and am keen to see how it works out.

 

[Burton]



I take the same UK 8.5 in Solder as in Rain, and a UK 9 in both Robert and Forest in standard width.

I do have a UK 8.5 on order in Forest in a wide fitting and am keen to see how it works out.

Tnx. Your foot is wide fore foot and medium arch, correct? I am quite keen to hear how the wide fitting forest works. I have thought about that option as well.

 

[GradSchooler]

No one has been able to help me with this over on the Meermin thread, so I'm going to see if I can get some help here:

I'm a 10 uk in Rain and 10.5 in Simpson. Anyone know what size I'd be in Meermin Olfe, Ama, and New Ray lasts?

 

[RogerP]

Yes to all of that, plus an instep that is on the high side.

 

[Burton]



Yes to all of that, plus an instep that is on the high side.

Tnx. I know you will post your thoughts on the new shoes when you get them. I will be waiting to know.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Cheers.

 

[mikeharo]



So 7.5UK is most likely your Robert Size.

Thank-you very much.

 

[Gianni Cerutti]

Carmina new arrivals. Ghillie shoe on Rayder last. Brown calf and grey suede. Double monk on Simpson last. Brown calf and grey suede. Thoughts?

Very very dandy model...

 

[Viral]



No one has been able to help me with this over on the Meermin thread, so I'm going to see if I can get some help here:

I'm a 10 uk in Rain and 10.5 in Simpson. Anyone know what size I'd be in Meermin Olfe, Ama, and New Ray lasts?

You would be a half size smaller in olfe compared to Simpson. I wears 7uk in Simpson and 6.5 in Olfe.

Hope this helps......

 

[MGD83]

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