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

[bamgrinus]

I'm thinking black rusticalf for my pair. The question is what sole, and what last?

As per sole options, we also have a few more lactae colours you might be interested in:

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That Sciure sole is a strong possibility. For last, maybe Oscar? Llubi? Do people size down in Llubi?

 

[dave_rawitat]

I'll take up the #5 spot. Do we all have to get the same color? Have we decided on a color?

Thanks, man!! Here we go!!

1. @dave_rawitat
2. @WNovizar
3. @bamgrinus
4. @jctune
5. @Blastwice
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Now we need @Carmina to clarify about configuration condition/restriction.

 

[laufer]

In general lines, vogue suede is thinner than our regular suede and hence is used for fine shoes or women's styles.

For example, opera pumps would be made in vogue suede whereas our suede is used to craft shoes that can be used on the regular basis.

The touch of vogue suede would be very similar to peach skin and suede would have a longer fuzzy finish.

I will ask regarding the different lining since I'm not entirely sure.

This is very helpful. Thank you very much.

 

[Blastwice]

I mean, I could do a Rubi... but if a Grey or Purple or some unique shell is on the table, I may opt for that. Not sure they'd do a custom shell color for one pair though.

 

[dave_rawitat]

I mean, I could do a Rubi... but if a Grey or Purple or some unique shell is on the table, I may opt for that. Not sure they'd do a custom shell color for one pair though.

I think we are limited to whatever that are already in the customization tool. Except the sole color (which Carmina just posted earlier). I could be wrong though.

And, Rubi shell is on one side of my fence

 

[stephenaf2003]

I'll take up the #5 spot. Do we all have to get the same color? Have we decided on a color?

Big thank you BT, for taking the 5spot, and saving me from being a heel; and ruining this fantastic GMTO

 

[Carmina]

I think we can choose. Right, @Carmina? I’m on the fence between colors (and actually, even leathers) too.

Answering your questions regarding our new GMTO, you can all select different leathers ranging from suedes, lama, boxcalf, cordovan...

If any of you would be interested in a hand painted cordovan colour, we have the option of creating the very dark purple colour I mentioned a few weeks ago or olive green. Unfortunately we have not received the special leather from Horween with which we will be testing new colours on. For purple and olive green we can create single pairs.

It looks like @Blastwice completed the GMTO, you should all have your discount codes by now.

Hopefully we get five orders by the 6th of May, two more slots are open if anyone else is interested in this GMTO.

Have fun with your makes!

 

[Blastwice]

@Carmina awesome!

thank you and looking forward to this makeup-- sent you some questions via PM

 

[saurabh]

Carmina Wholecut Ruby Shell Boots today.

 

[MissingBuckley]

Apologies gentleman if this is the wrong thread for this, but I ordered directly from Carmina's site for the first time as opposed to other retailers selling their brand, and I was curious how long it took you all to go from "order processing" to "shipped" for an in-stock item? I have no idea what is typical or atypical in terms of time since this is a first for me.

 

[madhat]

Carmina Wholecut Ruby Shell Boots today.

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Those are sooo amazing! I wish I could have gotten in on that!

 

[007Bond]

Apologies gentleman if this is the wrong thread for this, but I ordered directly from Carmina's site for the first time as opposed to other retailers selling their brand, and I was curious how long it took you all to go from "order processing" to "shipped" for an in-stock item? I have no idea what is typical or atypical in terms of time since this is a first for me.

The answer is It Depends.

Since they sell to the world we have to start with, where are you?

 

[jamesnyc]

I have question regarding the Carmina shoe tree. I certainly acknowledged that Carmina's shoe tree is $70 in US. Do you guys using this shoe tree for Carmina oxford shoes? or buy from other vendor such as Woodlore? Anyone can advise me which is better for long term?

 

[MissingBuckley]

The answer is It Depends.

Since they sell to the world we have to start with, where are you?

Good point, can't believe I forgot to mention that -- I'm in West Virginia. I assumed ~3 weeks from day of order, just not sure if that's a solid estimate.

 

[jctune]

Apologies gentleman if this is the wrong thread for this, but I ordered directly from Carmina's site for the first time as opposed to other retailers selling their brand, and I was curious how long it took you all to go from "order processing" to "shipped" for an in-stock item? I have no idea what is typical or atypical in terms of time since this is a first for me.

Considering I have an order from May 2018 that still shows "In Process" I guess the answer is there is no typical! My order was actually shipped in about 5 days though - the order status has just never been updated. This was the only in stock pair I've ordered, my other 4 were all MTO/GMTOs.