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

[Betelgeuse]

Derby boots!

 

[laufer]

Good afternoon gentlemen,

I hope you have plans for the weekend.

Now that the custom weekend is over and with no other custom promotions in line. I would like to open up the opportunity of voting and requesting upcoming Private GMTOs.

I have already received some petitions for special leathers etc which I've gathered in a small survey here. Please follow the link to vote for your favourites and feel free to vote for all of them if you find them interesting.

Once we know which GMTO has more votes I'll follow up with colour options, swatches and much more.

We also loved creating a specific model with your suggestions (in reference to the Calway model) and would really enjoy creating some more for you. I've opened a slot for feedback on models you are missing too.

I just voted for
Carmina Shoemaker Imitation Oxford (Lazyman) Model # 80498
as December common GMTO. It would be nice if we could choose a different width for a common model.

Carmina Shoemaker Imitation Oxford (Lazyman) in Black Calf

Carmina Shoemaker Imitation Oxford (Lazyman) in Black Calf (Model 80498) expressly made for our shop Rain Last / Leather Sole Goodyear welted, Handmade in Spain Complimentary Shipping within USA Kindly email [email protected] if you do not see your size listed below. We can order a...

gentlemensfootwear.com

 

[kevenmee]

Good afternoon gentlemen,

I hope you have plans for the weekend.

Now that the custom weekend is over and with no other custom promotions in line. I would like to open up the opportunity of voting and requesting upcoming Private GMTOs.

I have already received some petitions for special leathers etc which I've gathered in a small survey here. Please follow the link to vote for your favourites and feel free to vote for all of them if you find them interesting.

Once we know which GMTO has more votes I'll follow up with colour options, swatches and much more.

We also loved creating a specific model with your suggestions (in reference to the Calway model) and would really enjoy creating some more for you. I've opened a slot for feedback on models you are missing too.

Have always been interested in marble shell but not sure how they would end up. Anybody have pictures? Was interested in seeing how the marble shell Vibergs would patina over time but everybody that has them, have them in pristine condition.

 

[stook1]

Have always been interested in marble shell but not sure how they would end up. Anybody have pictures? Was interested in seeing how the marble shell Vibergs would patina over time but everybody that has them, have them in pristine condition.

There arent a whole lot of them out there at this point. I'd say the majority in numbers are AE. Might be better to look for how the wallets patina since they've been more commonly available for longer and used daily. I'd asume that over time they will drift towards more of a museum calf look or heavily patina'd color 8.

 

[jet-stream]

Is that marbled shell and armagnac? Forest last?

I’m not certain, but looks more like Robert to me.

 

[stephenaf2003]

I'm not sure about the last. Everything else is correct.

Those are absolutely spectacular, whomever they belong to, WOW!
How the heck did I miss you had marbled Shell, with my luck it’s all gone now right?

 

[miamidoc]

Have always been interested in marble shell but not sure how they would end up. Anybody have pictures? Was interested in seeing how the marble shell Vibergs would patina over time but everybody that has them, have them in pristine condition.

I have a green marble boot coming soon. I plan on wearing the sh** out of it. Will post pics when it arrives. ?

 

[hkoldguy]

Good afternoon gentlemen,

I hope you have plans for the weekend.

Now that the custom weekend is over and with no other custom promotions in line. I would like to open up the opportunity of voting and requesting upcoming Private GMTOs.

I have already received some petitions for special leathers etc which I've gathered in a small survey here. Please follow the link to vote for your favourites and feel free to vote for all of them if you find them interesting.

Once we know which GMTO has more votes I'll follow up with colour options, swatches and much more.

We also loved creating a specific model with your suggestions (in reference to the Calway model) and would really enjoy creating some more for you. I've opened a slot for feedback on models you are missing too.

How about some pig skin/ kudu??

 

[NikG]

Hi guys. I’m looking at adding lulu/triumph taps to my Uetam Penny Loafers 80191 9UK. It’s too expensive and time consuming for me to ship back to Carmina to do (I’m in Australia). I’d like to purchase the toe taps online as the one cobbler in my city that says he can do toe taps doesn’t have any in stock and asked me to source myself and he’ll just charge me labour. I was wondering what size taps would be required for this particular shoe if anyone knows and can help (or even a measurement of your toe taps on said last and size would be super helpful). Also, lulu vs. triumph, which is better? Sorry for long lost. Thanks in advance.

 

[Blastwice]

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This pair of 80791 are leaving today. Is the proud owner around?

I take it this is my pair? They look absolutely spectacular.

 

[stephenaf2003]

I take it this is my pair? They look absolutely spectacular.

Should have known it was you...well done! I’m very jealous.

 

[laufer]

Hi guys. I’m looking at adding lulu/triumph taps to my Uetam Penny Loafers 80191 9UK. It’s too expensive and time consuming for me to ship back to Carmina to do (I’m in Australia). I’d like to purchase the toe taps online as the one cobbler in my city that says he can do toe taps doesn’t have any in stock and asked me to source myself and he’ll just charge me labour. I was wondering what size taps would be required for this particular shoe if anyone knows and can help (or even a measurement of your toe taps on said last and size would be super helpful). Also, lulu vs. triumph, which is better? Sorry for long lost. Thanks in advance.

I would avoid using that cobbler. If he does not have them in the stock then he should be able to order them himself. This all just does not sound and look good. He should able to tell you too what size you need. Just my opinion.

 

[Phoenician]

There arent a whole lot of them out there at this point. I'd say the majority in numbers are AE. Might be better to look for how the wallets patina since they've been more commonly available for longer and used daily. I'd asume that over time they will drift towards more of a museum calf look or heavily patina'd color 8.

agreed, may be best to check the Allen Edmonds forum for pictures on the marbled. Seems some folks have had quite a few pairs done in the Higgins Mill and others for the past couple years

 

[Blastwice]

Should have known it was you...well done! I’m very jealous.

Specs:

CUSTOM WORK BOOTS 80791
Skin and color: Cordovan && Bourbon Cordovan

Skin and color: Cordovan && Bourbon Cordovan

Skin and color: Cordovan && Armagnac Cordovan

lining: Calf Leather && Green

Last and sole: Forest && Rendenbach sole

fabricacion: Single Sole && Chestnut Edge

floron: Without Medallion

Eyelets: Gold

hooks: Like the sample

laces: Brown Flat shoe laces

Nominated & initials: Without name neither initials

special requests: marble shell authorised by Sara. Styleforum order pls sub marbled for "bourbon" sections

More Options: Metal Toe Cap

size UK: 10.5

 

[miamidoc]

Specs:

CUSTOM WORK BOOTS 80791
Skin and color: Cordovan && Bourbon Cordovan

Skin and color: Cordovan && Bourbon Cordovan

Skin and color: Cordovan && Armagnac Cordovan

lining: Calf Leather && Green

Last and sole: Forest && Rendenbach sole

fabricacion: Single Sole && Chestnut Edge

floron: Without Medallion

Eyelets: Gold

hooks: Like the sample

laces: Brown Flat shoe laces

Nominated & initials: Without name neither initials

special requests: marble shell authorised by Sara. Styleforum order pls sub marbled for "bourbon" sections

More Options: Metal Toe Cap

size UK: 10.5

Well done. They look amazing. ?