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  1. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    The cordovan is something that is more year round and dresses up a bit more than the grained leathers, which are more associated with country and foul weather wear. That said, they will all work with the clothes you intend to wear with them so it really comes down to personal preference. One...
  3. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    Yes. You will likely find that there is more room in front of your toes in the 348 as it is elongated while the 341 will be slightly roomier in the instep. In terms of the heel I don't feel much of a difference. Keep in mind that our feet are likely different; however, most people will be the...
  4. LeatherFoot

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

    In general a 7 in the Rain or Inca may fit. Given your size on the wider lasts I would not recommend the Simpson; it will most likely be too narrow for your feet.
  5. LeatherFoot

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

    EEE may help. Given your size and the issues highlighted it might be better to try some other lasts such as the Oscar and Inca, which I find roomier than the Rain.
  6. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    That would be a good starting point. In general most people take the same size in the 348 and 325 last; the latter is roomier overall so depending on your foot shape and fit preference you may want to try a 6E UK for comparison as well, especially if you prefer a snug fit. The 6.5E is...
  7. LeatherFoot

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

    You can certainly wear them to weddings. Perhaps the most conservative of industries will slightly frown up that make up but realistically it is still a fairly conservative make up that most people would not even notice upon first glance. It is analogous to dress boots that use a calf upper with...
  8. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    They look fantastic!
  9. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    The 236 is one of Crockett & Jones' shorter lasts while still fitting true to size. Your toes will sit closer to the front of the shoes compared to the 348 for example and there will be more room in the 236 as it is a relatively wider, rounder last.
  10. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    We do not have the Snowdon in stock but can order it, as is the case with almost all Crockett & Jones models that we don't physically stock. The 228 last fits true to size; I would recommend taking 8.5 UK given your size in other makers.
  11. LeatherFoot

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

    The Inca has an almond shape to the toe box whereas the Simpson is more of a soft chisel. In that regard the Inca does look pointier in the toe even though it is a roomier last than the Simpson.
  12. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    The 325 is one of Crockett & Jones' widest lasts and has a lot more room overall compared to the Rain.
  13. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    There is the Hallam II, Merton II, and Monkton II in the Hand Grade Collection that are on the 348 last in crocodile. https://www.crockettandjones.com/collections/mens/hand-grade-collection/?last=348 As for the 358 the only one available at the moment is the Chadwick II...
  14. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    Their last guide is likely still a work in progress. At the moment the Hand Grade Collection has shoes on the 337, 348, 358, 363, and 373 last.
  15. LeatherFoot

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

    The Forest has less room in the toe box than the Inca so it is likely a good idea to size up half if you prefer something that as snug.
  16. LeatherFoot

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

    Don't mention it. Glad to hear that the Inca fits you well; it is a very comfortable and shapely almond toe last. Almost all of our customers take the same size in the Rain and Inca.
  17. LeatherFoot

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

    The Inca is quite roomy in the toe compared to the Rain. It is roomier than the Robert and Soller as well despite the way it looks.
  18. LeatherFoot

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

    For a wholecut we would recommend it be made in calf. Cordovan rolls, which would not look as good as calf, which creases horizontally, on more formal shoes. In our opinion cordovan is better suited for more casual shoes and boots.
  19. LeatherFoot

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

    The Inca and Rain last should work for your feet.
  20. LeatherFoot

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    What would constitute an evening out in your context? If it's to dinner or something similar I would recommend the Edgware; however, if an evening out is to the opera or an even more formal occasion the Alex would be better suited.
  21. LeatherFoot

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

    Congratulations! Carmina makes some of the nicest looking dress boots on the market. The design works very well with a suede or country grain shaft as well.
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