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

[ThinkDerm]

The shell PTBs I have are Alden whiskey, Allen Edmonds dark brown (dark cognac), and Carmina cognac.

Although I like all three very much, The Carmina's are definitely the nicest of the three inevery measure: build quality, leather finishing, detailing. The last shape is also the most pleasing to my eye. Fit is similar for all three. How one perceives value is subjective. I would suggest that the quality welted shoe that fits you the best will offer the best value regardless of price.

Shell cordovan is a very resilient leather, and will be fine in nearly all weather conditions (avoid road salt though). However, small rain droplets can leave water marks that can be unsightly, but will fade with time and brushing. Actually, every hide reacts differently, I've found. I bought a spray called Alden leather defender that's supposed to minimize water welts but I'm not convinced it did anything. I have tingleys overshoes, but I don't end up
Wearing them much.

Good luck, I highly recommend Carmina, as long as you can find your correct fit and sizing!

can you post photos of your shell cordovan chukka collection of shoes?

 

[peppercorn78]

can you post photos of your shell cordovan chukka collection of shoes?

Maybe I'll post them on the shell cordovan non-Alden thread tomorrow. I don't want to get this one too off topic.

 

[clee1982]

45e E 45th St, New York, NY 10017

So kamakura/paul Stuart/BB territory, dangerously convienent

 

[ThinkDerm]

Maybe I'll post them on the shell cordovan non-Alden thread tomorrow. I don't want to get this one too off topic.

sounds good, but don't you have a pair or two of shell carminas?

 

[Carmina]

Opening today, a preview of our store. We do not want to spill the beans but, start to think of the next custom you want to have made... no more details for the time being.

opening times: 9:30 - 18:30

45 E 45TH ST10017
New York
212.697.0222
[email protected]

 

[Betelgeuse]

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Opening today, a preview of our store. We do not want to spill the beans but, start to think of the next custom you want to have made... no more details for the time being.

opening times: 9:30 - 18:30

45 E 45TH ST10017
New York
212.697.0222
[email protected]

Nice! Best of luck guys!

 

[Bespoke DJP]

Dear Fellow SFers,

Whoever is residing in / will be visiting NY, and of course will pay a visit in Carmina store, could you please take, post close-up photos of the men's collection in the shelves?

For us who live on the other side of the pont...!

Cheers,

Dimitris

 

[peppercorn78]

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Opening today, a preview of our store. We do not want to spill the beans but, start to think of the next custom you want to have made... no more details for the time being.

opening times: 9:30 - 18:30

45 E 45TH ST10017
New York
212.697.0222
[email protected]

Congrats!! I hope I can make it in this week. Will the whole crew be in town??

 

[peppercorn78]

sounds good, but don't you have a pair or two of shell carminas?

I have one Carmina chukka, in color 8 below (my other two shell chukkas are Allen Edmonds). I also have navy shell longwing and cognac PTB posted earlier on:

 

[CanadaCal]

Congrats! See you in 2.5 weeks. Hopefully can still get in on whatever promo is being launched. Sounds great!

 

[TheBlackDonDraper]

Will be checking out the store today around 530. Ill snag some pics as well. Looks great so far.

 

[marker2037]

Just in case you are interested, we received a new order from Horween this week.

Horween football print and hatch grain. GMTO ideas for them?

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Still want to see something done with the hatch grain.

 

[Carmina]

Congrats!! I hope I can make it in this week. Will the whole crew be in town??

They sure will!!

 

[Churchill W]

Looks like they did a lot of good work from the other pictures we saw.

 

[MrUnderwood]

That store in NY looks impressive! Great job