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

[Alvinbmx]



I would go for a Tomir rubber sole, a little more dressy. But there's one drawback in using Carmina as travel shoes (at least if you're passing through security) and that's that they use metal shanks. Many English makers (EG, G&G etc) use wooden shanks.

The security is not an issue but can you please share more information on the Tomir soles? A pic or link? And how is it better than the usual Dainite?

TIA

 

[jrd617]

Can anyone tell me what Carmina's round lasts are? Forest and Robert? Anything else? (Rain and Inca are definitely too pointy.)

Looking for something similar to C&J's 317 or 325 last.

317

325

 

[RDiaz]

Give the Forest last a look. It's similar to the 325, at least from that angle.

Detroit last is rounded too.

 

[NAMOR]

Oscar, Detroit

 

[Leaves]



Can anyone tell me what Carmina's round lasts are? Forest and Robert? Anything else? (Rain and Inca are definitely too pointy.)

Looking for something similar to C&J's 317 or 325 last.

317

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325

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I'd say Forest is closest to what you're looking for. There's also the Oscar, which is even more rounded. There's also a new last developed for country style shoes that is very round and a bit clunky, cannot remember the name of this one though.

 

[Fiddler]

Also the Soller by the looks of it.

Oscar is round but it has a low instep and less room in the toebox area, for me.

 

[sdolina]

recent purchase-

Love the calf-suede oxfords, although the SM are good as well.

 

[mrjester]

recent purchase-

Wear those single monks with pride. I love them.

 

[jrd617]



Give the Forest last a look. It's similar to the 325, at least from that angle.

Detroit last is rounded too.

Oscar, Detroit

I'd say Forest is closest to what you're looking for. There's also the Oscar, which is even more rounded. There's also a new last developed for country style shoes that is very round and a bit clunky, cannot remember the name of this one though.

Also the Soller by the looks of it.

Oscar is round but it has a low instep and less room in the toebox area, for me.

Thanks all.

How much room does the Detroit have in the toebox?

 

[Joshua Lee]

Detroit is pretty roomy in my experience, very similar fit to Alden's barrie last.

 

[fllick]

I would go for a Tomir rubber sole, a little more dressy. But there's one drawback in using Carmina as travel shoes (at least if you're passing through security) and that's that they use metal shanks. Many English makers (EG, G&G etc) use wooden shanks.

Would like to know what tomir rubber soles are as well. first time I'm hearing this. Thanks for any info.

 

[zippyh]

I would go for a Tomir rubber sole, a little more dressy. But there's one drawback in using Carmina as travel shoes (at least if you're passing through security) and that's that they use metal shanks. Many English makers (EG, G

Would like to know what tomir rubber soles are as well. first time I'm hearing this. Thanks for any info.

Pic here.
http://www.styleforum.net/t/338047/...afe-official-affiliate-thread/60#post_6192563

 

[Beatlegeuse]

Anyone interested in jumping on a Simpson last group MTO? I have an idea based on a pair of Tom Ford shoes I saw a pic of recently.

It would have punching along the vamp and quarters as shown in this pic:
http://www.carminashoemaker.com/web...,114,113,112,111,110,109,108,107,18,17,16,261

But instead of a plain toe, I'd like a punched captoe with a medallion like this:
http://www.carminashoemaker.com/web...,69,105,106,63,62,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,232

I'm thinking this would look great as a balmoral with single leather sole in dark cognac...or maybe suede. Anyone interested in something like this?

 

[WiredandTired]

To help you out beetle. something like this with a cap?

 

[Beatlegeuse]

Yes, like the second one from the left in the above pic, thank you! I think Carmina could make a great looking version of that on the Simpson.