The Official Carmina Sizing Thread - Page 9

Hi

I would really appreciate some sizing help. I wear a US9D most times....a UK 8 and a EUR42.

For the C&J 314 Last (C&J Harvard) I wear a UK8.5 (and its near perfect).

I am interested in the Inca (double monk), Rain, Robert & Forest Lasts from Carmina.

From the responses Ive seen here I gather I am a UK 8 for Carmina. But their sizing chart on the e-shop likens a US9 to a UK 8.5.

This has me a little confused as I do not want to be returning shoes.

My foot measures 26.5cm (length) and 9.5cm (width).

Could anyone help me decide if Im a UK 8 or 8.5 for the Carmina Lasts I mentioned?

Many thanks 

Ok, that sounded complicated...let me rephrase.

Carmina recommends a US9 should go for a UK8.5 on their sizing help.

Has anyone here who wears a US9 taken that advice and has it worked...or did you just get a UK 8 and all was well?

Cheers 

I wear a:

9.5D alden grant boot

9D indy

I am a 8.5uk sinclair forest last, it similar in fits to my Indy chromexl.

Looking for Carmina sizing help as well.   I have a narrow foot and wear:

9.5 Ferragamo Tramezza Burgundy

8.5  E C&J 360 last (Malton) (slightly too wide) Chestnut

9.5  C Peal & Co (C&J 240 last)  Tan

9/9.5 D Edward Green 82 Last  Black

So far I can surmise that I would be an 8.5 UK in the Simpson last.  Can anyone comment on if this would be a true narrow?  

Next question.

Whats the next shoe I should work into my rotation? 

http://www.thearmourystore.com/shoes/carmina-black-punched-captoe-oxford-simpson-last

http://www.thearmourystore.com/shoes/carmina-brown-punched-captoe-oxford-simpson-last

I wear mostly navy and gray suits...

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gauss17 

Where does the "Detroit" last fit into this?

Difficult to tell with all the urban decay and whatnot.

So guess what, as I didn't get a single reply, I took a punt on a UK8.5 for a pair of navy shell wholecuts. It wasn't my decision...that was the only size available online.

First off, awesome shoe...I normally go for safe round toe shoes but I love the sleek angles on this one. 

The width felt fine and non invasive...however the length was a bit more than I like. My heel was moving up with every step. That was day one.

Second day, my feet started to get used to them and now it's fine. I think a lot of the slippage came from the lining being brand new.But maybe I will ask for a Carmina insole with my next order just to make them absolutely right.

But my next two orders will definitely be in UK8. Another Rain and the double monk Inca.

Meanwhile this beauty is on it's way....Cognac/Cigar Shell...in size UK8 of course. Left is 8 right is 8.5...just in case anyone thinks I have two left feet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by enofile 

I realize there has been more sizing help on this thread then hyperbolic comments concerning the US election. However, I still need help purchasing a Carmina monk in the Simpson last.
I am:
7.5 D USA (usually)
8 D US in Allen Edmonds 5 Last
7.5 US in Allen Edmonds Dalton
7E UK in Crockett and Jones Chelsea boot (238 Last ?)
6.5F UK in Grenson Lee
7.5 D US in Artioli
Can you provide me with any assistance? Thanks much

Based on my experience I would advise 2 sizes to consider: a UK 6.5 if you want a snug fit (for loafers and monks etc) and a 7 if you want a comfortable non intrusive fit on lace up shoes.

Im a US9D and wear Carmina double and single monk( inca and rain lasts respectively) in UK8, while my Carmina shell wholecut I wear in UK8.5 with a Carmina supplied insole. The 8s are a bit snug but I am told they will expand a little over time....the 8.5 is very comfortable.

My length is a clear US9D but my right foot is marginally larger so sometimes my little toe feels a bit sore at the end of the day in the UK8s. But it's all quite bearable.

Hope this helps.