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

[jet-stream]

Does anyone here have any exp buying Carmina for their wife as in the sizing. She is a US 7 so I figured one down just like men's but that does not seem to match some online sites or Carmina. Carmina says woman's US 7 I should order woman's UK 4.5 that seems kinda to small I think.

Anyone can help?

I would drop 2 from US women’s size (so UK 5 in this case). However, that assumes that the women’s size is dialed in. If that’s based on running shoes or something all bets are off.

 

[beargonefishing]

Does anyone here have any exp buying Carmina for their wife as in the sizing. She is a US 7 so I figured one down just like men's but that does not seem to match some online sites or Carmina. Carmina says woman's US 7 I should order woman's UK 4.5 that seems kinda to small I think.

Anyone can help?

My wife is a 9.5US and I ordered her 6.5 in some ridding boots from carmina. They fit, but I was very skeptical when I placed the order.

 

[Mykii]

No idea about US women sizing but I got some exp. My GF is UK6 in many makers (Trickers, GG, Cheaney, Clarks). We followed the Carmina chart which tells us UK6 is Carmina Women 5.5 and then ordered a 5.5 jumper boots which turned out to be too small (6 would be fine) and we had to return it. I also find some Carmina women lasts are quite narrow so I would say the sizing is similar to UK womens sizing.

Pretty much my wife's experience at the boutique in NYC

 

[Decreased]

My trick for my wife is convert to EU sizing first and then convert for each brand. She never lets me buy them though.

 

[007Bond]

No idea about US women sizing but I got some exp. My GF is UK6 in many makers (Trickers, GG, Cheaney, Clarks). We followed the Carmina chart which tells us UK6 is Carmina Women 5.5 and then ordered a 5.5 jumper boots which turned out to be too small (6 would be fine) and we had to return it. I also find some Carmina women lasts are quite narrow so I would say the sizing is similar to UK womens sizing.

I would drop 2 from US women’s size (so UK 5 in this case). However, that assumes that the women’s size is dialed in. If that’s based on running shoes or something all bets are off.

My wife is a 9.5US and I ordered her 6.5 in some ridding boots from carmina. They fit, but I was very skeptical when I placed the order.

Pretty much my wife's experience at the boutique in NYC

Sounds like -2 is the starting point so UK5, thanks all.

 

[letsgofire]

Has anyone tried the new Soft & Hard goodyear line?

 

[jet-stream]

Shell Adelaides today.

 

[nibbling_totoros]

If a 6.5UK suede soller boot fits perfectly, do you guys think a 6.5UK oscar will also work? I am finding conflicting information regarding the width of the soller vs oscar last. Is the Oscar slightly wider than the Soller?

With a 6.5UK soller, I have no extra room, it fits like a glove.

 

[007Bond]

I must be seeing things....

Both the GMTO Natty shell Frankenstitch from 2 months ago and the blue shell PTB are back on the GMTO for 12 more days?

I ordered both, still haven't received either but what gives?

 

[marker2037]

If a 6.5UK suede soller boot fits perfectly, do you guys think a 6.5UK oscar will also work? I am finding conflicting information regarding the width of the soller vs oscar last. Is the Oscar slightly wider than the Soller?

With a 6.5UK soller, I have no extra room, it fits like a glove.

Everything I've heard is that the Oscar is slightly wider in the toe box. Other than that, it should fit close to the Soller. I would stick with 6.5 UK.

 

[dennistsang]

Hi. I am wearing UK6.5 in UETAM last, but it is a bit tight for me in the toe box. Will the SIMPSON last a better choice for me?

 

[vmss]

Both are very similar i even find uetem to be slightly roomier

 

[Mr Clemson]

Another sizing question for you guys. The uetam 6.5 loafer fits me good in the heel with no slippage but is very tight in the ball of my foot. I can manage this with suede as it loosens up and is softer, but calf is even tighter especially at first. The size 7 is simply too big and slips too much on my heel. How does the forest last compare in a loafer fit? Wondering if I should give it a try, but the return process is always long and difficult so I hate to screw up the sizing.

 

[marker2037]

For you guys in the US, don't you feel like you're being ripped off with Carmina's US pricing? I mean the discrepancy between the US site prices vs the price for non-US is pretty significant when you take out the VAT they charge for EU orders.

For example, the string loafers are 345 euro ($404 usd) including VAT for EU and 285 euro ($334 usd) excluding VAT for the rest of the world....except the US where they will charge you $450 usd. That's ridiculous if you ask me.

I really don't understand their pricing models.

 

[gianm]

Hi guys, first post. I would like some sizing advice. I'm interested in getting my first pair of Carmina's. I'm specifically looking at some loafers on the Uetam last. I'm a size 8.5D on Brannock, 7.5UK on Meermin's Hiro, and an 8E on Allen Edmond's 65 last. I'd say I have medium arches and a mid-high instep (had to go up a width in the AE 65 because of this).

Would a 7UK or 7.5UK fit better? I'd prefer limited heel slip for the loafer. If anyone could suggest sizing for the Inca last too, that would be much appreciated.