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

[Naka]

Looks like Simpson to me.

 

[SpiffEngineer]

Looks like Simpson to me.

+1

 

[Jorge]



I've had shoes that squeaked. They were all sold.

Information which you revealed to the buyer?

 

[nepats81]

Is there any way to get rid of or reduce the squeaking on shoes?

 

[cgo]

Hi,

Just wondering with the sizing between Inca and Simpson last, is it generally advisable to go up half a size on the Simpson last (as compared to the Inca last for example)?

Thanks

 

[Fiddler]

Is there any way to get rid of or reduce the squeaking on shoes?

WD40?

 

[NAMOR]



Carmina shell Adelaide. Spent about 5 minutes polishing them this morning. What they look like after 5 steps

 

[Fiddler]

Is it normal for the eyelets of a shoe to be splayed open so prominently when there isn't a foot inside it? Like a seasoned hooker down at the Dam.

 

[NAMOR]

lol. trees are too big for the vamp

 

[Roguls]

What last are the Shoemart boots on? Hopefully Forest....

 

[dddrees]

Is there any way to get rid of or reduce the squeaking on shoes?

Does this happen with all of them or just the cordovan shoes?


Where is the squeaking coming from?

 

[Gdot]



Looking good!

 

[SuitedDx]



Looking good!

I do find the Saphir cordovan cream to be excellent!

 

[Gdot]



I do find the Saphir cordovan cream to be excellent!

As do I. My Carmina shell shoes seemed to never be able to hold a shine. Until I started using the Saphir Cordovan Cream. I use neutral, do you use the colors?

 

[bespoken4me]



As do I. My Carmina shell shoes seemed to never be able to hold a shine. Until I started using the Saphir Cordovan Cream. I use neutral, do you use the colors?

As orthodoxy goes, Neutral is a n no. Mac method, Nick Horween, Alden , Alden Carmel etc... Too much buildup of a neutral over the impregnable hide will never allow the patina to develop. A minority disagree, but a polish every 15 wears or so should be of a colored wax ( some say cream). Just sayin, 20 yrs of wearing a dozen pair and never used neutral. Bring it on, I won't argue