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

[007Bond]

I need to stop visiting Carmina's site... too many temptations.

Agreed now with the size sort it's so easy to see what is available in your size.....

 

[benjamin831]

How do you guys feel about penny vs string loafers?

 

[zag73]

How do you guys feel about penny vs string loafers?

Penny for me. String look a bit too dandy.

 

[gianm]

Agreed now with the size sort it's so easy to see what is available in your size.....

And then they have something that is on your "to buy" list in the outlet.

 

[jet-stream]

Quick question: how does the Uetam last go in terms of sizing when compared to the Simpson? Size down half?

Generally we recommend the same size for the Simpson and Uetam lasts since they are our narrower options. Does anyone feel this is not the case?

Simpson is perfect for me in 10UK. Uetam in the same size has a bit of heel slip and I’m trying to make 9.5 work. It’s possible it will work but not sure yet. 9.75 in Uetam would be perfect for me. I would say that if Simpson fits perfectly, 50/50 whether same size in Uetam will work. If a given size has any spare room at all on Simpson, same size in Uetam is likely to work. IMO, YMMV, etc.

 

[jet-stream]

First pair of Carmina shoes: Cognac shell derby on the Rain last:

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Beautiful! They probably won’t be the last!

 

[benjamin831]

Simpson is perfect for me in 10UK. Uetam in the same size has a bit of heel slip and I’m trying to make 9.5 work. It’s possible it will work but not sure yet. 9.75 in Uetam would be perfect for me. I would say that if Simpson fits perfectly, 50/50 whether same size in Uetam will work. If a given size has any spare room at all on Simpson, same size in Uetam is likely to work. IMO, YMMV, etc.

Thanks! When I wear my Simpson loafers without socks (which I tend to do), there is a decent amount of heel slip. It feels big overall when not wearing socks, therefore I was thinking about sizing down for the Uetam.

 

[gianm]

What size would I be on the Simpson considering a 7.5UK Inca fits perfectly and a 7.5UK fits well, but with some heel slip? Also would the sizing change for loafers versus regular?

I should add, one foot fits better on the Uetam. My smaller foot has help slip whereas the other foot is quite secure.

 

[jet-stream]

Thanks! When I wear my Simpson loafers without socks (which I tend to do), there is a decent amount of heel slip. It feels big overall when not wearing socks, therefore I was thinking about sizing down for the Uetam.

Based on that, and without further info, I would start with a half size down on Uetam. The vamp will be a little lower than you are used to, but you will almost certainly have slip.

My 10 Simpson loafers fit perfectly. My 9.5 Uetam pair are a bit tight but might break in to be ok.

 

[jet-stream]

What size would I be on the Simpson considering a 7.5UK Inca fits perfectly and a 7.5UK fits well, but with some heel slip? Also would the sizing change for loafers versus regular?

I should add, one foot fits better on the Uetam. My smaller foot has help slip whereas the other foot is quite secure.

Is the second 7.5 a Uetam? If so, hard to say ... Inca is quite a bit bigger than Simpson, but if Uetam 7.5 fits well (mostly), that would probably be the way to go with Simpson. This applies to laces or monks - I have no idea how Simpson loafers would work.

 

[gianm]

Is the second 7.5 a Uetam? If so, hard to say ... Inca is quite a bit bigger than Simpson, but if Uetam 7.5 fits well (mostly), that would probably be the way to go with Simpson. This applies to laces or monks - I have no idea how Simpson loafers would work.

Yes, the second 7.5 is Uetam. I thought the instep would be a problem so I didn't go down to a 7; however, it doesn't seem to be a problem. The width is generally fine.

 

[Dandy_dapper]

Hi everybody,

I want to ask u gents about the tomir sole because I use to work in very cold places. Could it be useful for me?

I use to use shoes with dainite sole.

 

[Shawl Lapel]

Hi everybody,

I want to ask u gents about the tomir sole because I use to work in very cold places. Could it be useful for me?

I use to use shoes with dainite sole.

I think Dainite is harder-wearing, and more durable. Tomir is a comfortable, slim sole, but I think Dainite provides a little more cushion underfoot. Not sure how they compare in the winter, I don't find Dainite all that grippy in the first place.

 

[circumspice]

Generally we recommend the same size for the Simpson and Uetam lasts since they are our narrower options. Does anyone feel this is not the case?

Uetam is shorter and rounder - when I tried a 10uk at the Armoury in HK a gazillion years ago, it felt like my 4th toe was up against the tip of the shoe. They didn't have a 10.5 for me to try on. I have 6 or so pair in 10 on Simpson and a pair on Detroit. 10 in Rain is too long, haven't bought anything in 9.5

 

[peppercorn78]

First pair of Carmina shoes: Cognac shell derby on the Rain last:

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These are stunning. Rain last is so beautiful. If it were wider in the ball and toes and narrower in the heels then I could wear it. Otherwise I enjoy seeing you guys post pics of your Rain footwear..