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

[flylikeneagle]

#15 I believe. I also have it on these.

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Yep #15. Coincidentally, I have almost the same makeup down to medallion, sole and metal tips. My pair has 4 speedhooks and is in Amaretto shell. Hands down my favorite pair of Carmina, and my favorite shell boot at the moment.

 

[Mr Clemson]

Your guess is as good as mine ?. @Mr Clemson any idea?
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Should have never let these go to you! You’re killing me. Haha.

This is model 80179 with a modified wingtip and broguing.

 

[DL120]

Yep #15. Coincidentally, I have almost the same makeup down to medallion, sole and metal tips. My pair has 4 speedhooks and is in Amaretto shell. Hands down my favorite pair of Carmina, and my favorite shell boot at the moment.

Should have never let these go to you! You’re killing me. Haha.

This is model 80179 with a modified wingtip and broguing.

I can imagine! They’re fantastic boots that I need to wear more ??‍♂️

 

[DL120]

#15 I believe. I also have it on these.

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Those are good looking boots!

 

[ducatiti]

Second pair for my wife..I think she is becoming hooked now. She also has a bourbon shell wholecuts, and now wants a Burgundy shell boot!!

 

[VaNeT]

I got my Calways today, a copy of @officine's Calways. It is my first Carmina footwear and first GMTO ever, so I decided to not go crazy and to get something that I can see at photo.
Are all Calways made without Styleforum's logo at footbed like mine?
Also was asking about burnished finish on the toe and heel, but it wasn't applyed, have a few small flaws which you wouldn't see.
I'm very pleased fitting (Rain last) and overall look of boots. Glad that I decided to push a trigger

 

[Betelgeuse]

Day off, something you are more likely to see with @DL120 but my attempt

 

[officine]

I got my Calways today, a copy of @officine's Calways. It is my first Carmina footwear and first GMTO ever, so I decided to not go crazy and to get something that I can see at photo.
Are all Calways made without Styleforum's logo at footbed like mine?
Also was asking about burnished finish on the toe and heel, but it wasn't applyed, have a few small flaws which you wouldn't see.
I'm very pleased fitting (Rain last) and overall look of boots. Glad that I decided to push a trigger

Don't apologize for having great taste and wisdom

Pics?

 

[VaNeT]

Pics?

I will try to do photoshooting outside later.

 

[Leanderthal]

Hi all,

Looking for some sizing advice, if anyone had some insight. Currently wear an 8.5UK on the Rain last. Fits well. Maybe a tad loose in the heel. Tried a 8 initially, and it was pretty tight through the forefoot.
Looking to get a loafer on the Xim last, and a PTB on the Detroit last. Is it recommended going down half size for the a loafer on Xim, or on the Detroit? Or, if anyone has all three, is the same size maintained throughout all three?

Thank you in advance.

 

[zag73]

Hi all,

Looking for some sizing advice, if anyone had some insight. Currently wear an 8.5UK on the Rain last. Fits well. Maybe a tad loose in the heel. Tried a 8 initially, and it was pretty tight through the forefoot.
Looking to get a loafer on the Xim last, and a PTB on the Detroit last. Is it recommended going down half size for the a loafer on Xim, or on the Detroit? Or, if anyone has all three, is the same size maintained throughout all three?

Thank you in advance.

I’m a 9uk in both the rain and xim. The latter In unlined loafers is incredibly comfortable.

 

[EUtroll]

Hi all,

Looking for some sizing advice, if anyone had some insight. Currently wear an 8.5UK on the Rain last. Fits well. Maybe a tad loose in the heel. Tried a 8 initially, and it was pretty tight through the forefoot.
Looking to get a loafer on the Xim last, and a PTB on the Detroit last. Is it recommended going down half size for the a loafer on Xim, or on the Detroit? Or, if anyone has all three, is the same size maintained throughout all three?

Thank you in advance.

I'd possibly consider going down half a size on the Detroit last for suede PTB but otherwise maintain the same size as on the rain last.

 

[Leanderthal]

I'd possibly consider going down half a size on the Detroit last for suede PTB but otherwise maintain the same size as on the rain last.

Thanks. The Xim last in a loafer isn't so roomy to warrant a half size down?

 

[Berto1]

I got my Calways today, a copy of @officine's Calways. It is my first Carmina footwear and first GMTO ever, so I decided to not go crazy and to get something that I can see at photo.
Are all Calways made without Styleforum's logo at footbed like mine?
Also was asking about burnished finish on the toe and heel, but it wasn't applyed, have a few small flaws which you wouldn't see.
I'm very pleased fitting (Rain last) and overall look of boots. Glad that I decided to push a trigger

“Also was asking about burnished finish on the toe and heel, but it wasn't applyed, have a few small flaws which you wouldn't see.”

To my taste it’s not acceptable.

Customer care isn’t the best strength of Carmina.

I tried twice for customization support and didn’t get response.

 

[EUtroll]

Thanks. The Xim last in a loafer isn't so roomy to warrant a half size down?

Unfortunately no experience with the Xim last, just rain and Detroit lasts.