Meermin. Carmina 2nd brand? - Page 274

Originally Posted by klint 

My Meermin timeline, in case anyone is interested:

Item Ordered: 12153 – Dark Brown Calfskin Wingtip
Note: This is from the classic line and is NOT MTM. 

11/23/2012: Shoes Ordered
11/23/2012: Order Confirmation Email Received
11/27/2012: Invoice Received
                  Invoice states that “As your order is ready to ship, we will send you a Pay pal payment request”
12/10/2012: Request for Payment Received

      Payment request states that “your order will be ready for shipment within 20 – 25 days.  Meermin now awaits the                   finalisation of your payment,” [which I took to mean that I should pay now.]

12/13/2012: Payment executed
01/07/2013: Email sent to request update on order (as it had been 28 days since payment request).
01/09/2013: Email received stating “Your pair will be ready during this week.”
                  [received on a Wednesday, which I assumed would mean that it would ship by that weekend, although it appears
                  he was referring to the following weekend.]
01/16/2013: Notification received that shoes had been processed and shipped.
01/19/2013: Shoes actually picked up by Fedex.
01/21/2012: Shoes received.

Originally Posted by mikeman 


I agree. I just need to get over the whole "where it's made" thing.

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

Update on the double monk boot

Originally Posted by MarioImpemba 

U.S.-made with U.S.-sourced materials is always my priority.

Originally Posted by OzzyJones 

Except cars, right?

Originally Posted by MarioImpemba 

Nah, you're right in that it's still a useful indicator of quality, generally. Though, if a product has proven itself, then where it's made becomes less relevant is all. Also, for me, U.S.-made with U.S.-sourced materials is always my priority, so beyond that, everything non-U.S. is fair game for me, lol.

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Originally Posted by kmdsimpson 

Well said. I think shoes are still in the "development" stage for outsourcing, but they will get there eventually. You can tell differences in finishing quality among shoes made in some countries. It probably means less in terms of build quality, but the "polish" is not there yet.

Originally Posted by Christian B 

They look awesome, which last? Possible group MTO with dainite soles and a medallion?

Originally Posted by Christian B 

Beautiful! I actually like the look of the Olfe best, but the Ama seems to be pretty good as well, just haven't seen good pictures of shoes built on it. I expect you're going to keep us updates? Btw, is that burgundy or dark brown shell? My monitors are built for excel, not shoes (sadly).

Originally Posted by MarioImpemba 

Nah, you're right in that it's still a useful indicator of quality, generally. Though, if a product has proven itself, then where it's made becomes less relevant is all. Also, for me, U.S.-made with U.S.-sourced materials is always my priority, so beyond that, everything non-U.S. is fair game for me, lol.



Between this and your jodhpur... These are created on existing lasts, correct? So just bespoke patterns for you? How much of a premium is this costing you, roughly, to have Meermin create for you whatever you desire?