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

[halfnhalfnhalf]

http://www.styleforum.net/t/406029/carmina-ruby-shell-cordovan-balmoral-boots

Selling some Ruby Shell Bal Boots!

Holy crap, those are stunning . . . and my size. But, I fear I'd have the same problem as you've had. It would be hard for me to work bal boots into my rotation, even ones as pretty as those.

 

[unipair guy]

Carmina 10085 and 80124 in black and brown.

 

[eddiemczee]

Can anyone comment on calf vs shell sizing? Same last and size, will shell fit bigger? I haven't been able to try on a calf to compare.

Forest last, does any size down 1.5 size? Tried it on again and the toe box feels huge!

Yes, I would say so. Someone posted this in the Carmina sizing thread and it happened to coincide with what works for me. For the Forest and Rain last, I actually sized down 1.5 sizes (so normally a US 8, took a UK 6.5). For the more narrow lasts such as Simpson and Robert, I found that sizing down just one size worked better.

^ that's odd. Your shoes are way too tight. How do they feel after a 10 hour day and getting around on foot/public transport

I TOLD YOU, BUT YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE MEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

All joking aside, I'm in between a C/D width and found that I could actually size down more in the more generous Carmina lasts.

 

[unipair guy]

For special occasions or just for fun.

 

[V1KTA222]

Carmina 10085 and 80124 in black and brown.

 

[NAMOR]



Forgive meeeeeeeeeee. I got a decent deal on one so I conveniently forgot you sage advice :/

 

[Shawl Lapel]

Would have liked to make a Carmina p0rn post but have to ask advice instead.

I ordered these direct and noticed this last night. I've only tried them on two or three times, haven't worn them out yet. Is this something that happened during manufacturing or could me trying the shoes on have done this? Trying to decide if I should exchange them. I've had a tight fit before with bals but never seen that stitch rip through the leather like that.

 

[fiestaplatypus]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

For special occasions or just for fun.

That lizard is awesome. Rain or Simpson?

 

[eddiemczee]

If it's possible for you to get an exchange and it's not a hassle, I would do it. However, I think it's such a small detail that if it's too hard to get an exchange, I would just keep them.

I've personally never experienced anything like this with my calf balmoral Carminas though.

 

[aglose]

Carmina handsewn snuff suede string loafers. Finally getting a chance to wear these after having some string issues.

 

[patliean1]

Carmina handsewn snuff suede string loafers. Finally getting a chance to wear these after having some string issues.

What kind of "string issues" did you face if you don't mind me asking? I am considering getting a pair for myself. Thanks

 

[diglett]

That lizard is awesome. Rain or Simpson?

Simpson according to their sight. Had to check yesterday after seeing that same photo.

 

[Mr. Six]

Seriously tempted by those lizard captoes.

 

[europrep]

Just arrived:

 

[patliean1]

Just arrived:

JEEBUS.