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

[jet-stream]

Do you find rain flops due to the heel or the overall volume is was is affecting the fit?

From what you mention, going down half a size in the rain would not solve the issue..

My solution is to just avoid shoes on the Rain. Simpson and Alcudia are brilliant, but that's why RTW have different lasts as no one's feet are the same.

Personally, I find the heel large relative to the proportions. I have somewhat narrow feet with a lower instep, so the high volume, somewhat high instep is just a hot mess.

To note, this is not just a Carmina issue for me.

Evidently the Trojan and I have similar fit. As was pointed out, not every last is for every person. In my case, the real issue is the volume - if the heel was smaller it might help hold my foot in, but the heel size would be tolerable without the volume for me.

 

[jet-stream]

Shell monks today. These are on Inca, which has almost as much volume as Rain - my optimal fit is in my usual size but with a thin insole.

 

[EZB]

Evidently the Trojan and I have similar fit. As was pointed out, not every last is for every person. In my case, the real issue is the volume - if the heel was smaller it might help hold my foot in, but the heel size would be tolerable without the volume for me.

I often have this issue

 

[peppercorn78]

Shell monks today. These are on Inca, which has almost as much volume as Rain - my optimal fit is in my usual size but with a thin insole.

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Really interesting texature on those pants. What are we looking at?

You know how I feel about them monks...

 

[gianm]

Looks like a birdseye pattern on the pants. Might be wrong though.

 

[jet-stream]

Really interesting texature on those pants. What are we looking at?

You know how I feel about them monks...

I know indeed - actually, it crossed my mind earlier that this may cause a peppercorn-Inca sadness spiral. Sorry 'bout that.

Pants are S&M, Guabello Birdeye. Good call by @gianm !

 

[Blastwice]

Gentlemen I sincerely appreciate your feedback. The shoe box was shipped within another outer box. The outbox had absolutely no signs of any abuse what so ever. No dents, no tears...it was perfectly fine. That is why I was concerned.

As long as you don't plan to wear the box...

 

[stephenaf2003]

Gentlemen I sincerely appreciate your feedback. The shoe box was shipped within another outer box. The outbox had absolutely no signs of any abuse what so ever. No dents, no tears...it was perfectly fine. That is why I was concerned.

I keep all my boxes, and even created a storage system that incorporates usage of them. So, I feel you on the busted box thing. I hate it when I get a busted box. A little strategically placed, either 100 mile an hour tape, or shipping tape will fix it. Most importantly, hopefully the shoes are fine.

 

[CDRiis]

Does anyone own these: https://www.carminashoemaker.com/mto-finished-2198/norwegian-shoes-natural-cordovan-80414

I'm curious to know how the sole feels out in the wild?

 

[Blastwice]

Does anyone own these: https://www.carminashoemaker.com/mto-finished-2198/norwegian-shoes-natural-cordovan-80414

I'm curious to know how the sole feels out in the wild?

I think it's one of Carmina's most comfortable soles. I have it on some other boots they make.

 

[nishant]

Bourbon Shell Bal Boot ..

 

[Taverner.cohen]

magnificent shoes

 

[aajagar]

It’s a box. Most of my boxes look like that anyway. I got a pair of John Lobb Williams from Borghini and the box looked worse than that.

How do the actual shoes look?

Shoes looks good. I haven't tried them on yet!

 

[aajagar]

I keep all my boxes, and even created a storage system that incorporates usage of them. So, I feel you on the busted box thing. I hate it when I get a busted box. A little strategically placed, either 100 mile an hour tape, or shipping tape will fix it. Most importantly, hopefully the shoes are fine.

Shoes are fine. I was just expecting better presentation of high end (at least to me), quality shoes. I have had Meermin ship me shoes from Spain over the last several years and everything thing came in pristine conditions. I guess once I try the shoes...I will get over the "torn shoe box" syndrome!

 

[nishant]

Gentlemen,
I need your input. I just received my 1st pair of Black Rain. This is my 1st $400+ category shoes. My concern is the condition of the shoe box that it came in. The shoe box is torn in several places and there are some black (wax??) stain in side the box. Also the size embossed on the box say 7.5 but the white stickers on the box says 7. Shoes looks ok but needless to say I am bit surprised that my $450 pair of shoes arrived like this! Am I getting a floor sample or previously returned shoes? Is this normal or am I over reacting? I have been buying Meermin ($200 range) for several years now and it always arrived in pristine condition box. Please advice.

Thank you
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Several shoemakers are known for terrible quality boxes. I for one would rather buy these pens, watches and shoes without any boxes and only e-paperwork. Too much space wasted.

To your query though, as long as the shoe is pristine .. I would forget about the box.

Many of my EG shoes come with boxes that have been taped up.

Hell, most Enzo Bonafe boxes tend to crumble .. left right and center !!