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

[peppercorn78]

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 !!

Don’t even get me started on the Alden boxes. Made of what feels like construction paper. Plus, no way to get the shoes back in, once they’ve been take out and laced up! Way too small!!!

 

[nishant]

Don’t even get me started on the Alden boxes. Made of what feels like construction paper. Plus, no way to get the shoes back in, once they’ve been take out and laced up! Way too small!!!

I so wanted to say the same but did not for the fear of provoking those Aldenatics [emoji16]

 

[stephenaf2003]

Don’t even get me started on the Alden boxes. Made of what feels like construction paper. Plus, no way to get the shoes back in, once they’ve been take out and laced up! Way too small!!!

I so wanted to say the same but did not for the fear of provoking those Aldenatics [emoji16]

lol...since I keep, and use my boxes, I was so happy when EB went to properly sized boxes for their boots....and yeah, Alden boxes....they’re the worst.

 

[andreasky]

Bourbon Shell Bal Boot ..

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Awesome shade. What do you think it is the most beautiful color of shell cordovan by Carmina?

 

[nishant]

Awesome shade. What do you think it is the most beautiful color of shell cordovan by Carmina?

Thanks ..
I absolutely love my Carmina Bal Boot in Green Shell. Another one could be the Brolive Shell.

 

[jet-stream]

Awesome shade. What do you think it is the most beautiful color of shell cordovan by Carmina?

I’m partial to the older version of cognac myself...

 

[peppercorn78]

Thanks ..
I absolutely love my Carmina Bal Boot in Green Shell. Another one could be the Brolive Shell.

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KILLing!!!

 

[andreasky]

I’m partial to the older version of cognac myself...

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What about black shell cordovan?

 

[jet-stream]

What about black shell cordovan?

You know, I don’t actually have any black shell. It’s nice, and I like the jelly bean effect, but I don’t wear black shoes enough to make it worth it to me.

Blue shell, on the other hand, is amazing. Can’t find a photo of my blue shell boots, but I have another pair in navy shell:

 

[dave_rawitat]

Look what arrived today. Unboxing photo.

(If you remember, I snatched this pair from the outlet earlier this month, but I told Carmina to ship them after 11th, so it just arrived).

My first pair of Croc shoes. Thanks @007Bond for the pointer!! (and, I promised you the photo ;-)

 

[007Bond]

Look what arrived today. Unboxing photo.

(If you remember, I snatched this pair from the outlet earlier this month, but I told Carmina to ship them after 11th, so it just arrived).

My first pair of Croc shoes. Thanks @007Bond for the pointer!! (and, I promised you the photo ;-)

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Nice!!!

I ordered the Lizard monk straps but I was just informed that Camrmina only ships exodics to the US once every 3 months. Then they spend another several weeks with the Fish Game and Wildlife and then finally to the customer. So seems it's gonna be awhile.

 

[jet-stream]

Shell jumpers today, in a color formerly called cognac:

 

[gianm]

The Simpson lasted plain toe Adelaides on the website splash page look really nice.

 

[jet-stream]

CXL chukkas today:

 

[Carmina]

Nice!!!

I ordered the Lizard monk straps but I was just informed that Camrmina only ships exodics to the US once every 3 months. Then they spend another several weeks with the Fish Game and Wildlife and then finally to the customer. So seems it's gonna be awhile.

Unfortunately, this is the case with exotics skins since we have had various parcels seized by customs.. We are trying to increase the stock for exotic skinned shoes in the USA and, in the short term, limit the visible stock to the pairs we have overseas.

We will then be able to offer 2-3 day shipments.