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

[DrewMill]

Anyway, to the reason I came on to this thread today!

Carmina split toe loafers on Forest View attachment 1584905 View attachment 1584906

Gorgeous!

 

[Baked Potato]

I take the same size in C&J and Carmina Uetam.

I actually went with the same size but in Uetam EE (wider width). I felt that Cavendish was a bit tight towards the pinky toe. Do you think it’ll be too large?

 

[jischwar]

I actually went with the same size but in Uetam EE (wider width). I felt that Cavendish was a bit tight towards the pinky toe. Do you think it’ll be too large?

How's the heel fit you? Uetam doesn't have a particular narrow heel, so going up a width will add room there as well. You'll probably be fine at toe area going to that width

 

[Baked Potato]

How's the heel fit you? Uetam doesn't have a particular narrow heel, so going up a width will add room there as well. You'll probably be fine at toe area going to that width

The heel is ok, could be a bit tighter. The issue is that my heels are much smaller in proportion to my front feet. If the front is too small, I won’t be able to wear them at all. After years of wearing too tight shoes I’ve developed bunions that hurt quite a lot if the toe (pinky toe to be specific) area is too tight.

 

[jischwar]

The heel is ok, could be a bit tighter. The issue is that my heels are much smaller in proportion to my front feet. If the front is too small, I won’t be able to wear them at all. After years of wearing too tight shoes I’ve developed bunions that hurt quite a lot if the toe (pinky toe to be specific) area is too tight.

The heel is where I think you'll probably run into issues in all honesty

 

[Nickd]

I agree with Jischwar, you’ll be fine with the width in the forefoot going up a width, you’ll have to see with the heel. They’ll fit very slightly smaller than C&J in my experience, but still TTS. I find my Uetam loafers incredibly comfortable, probably my most comfortable loafers.

 

[stook1]

On the docket for cleanup tonight... ignore all signs of toddler detritus.

 

[Baked Potato]

The heel is where I think you'll probably run into issues in all honesty

I agree with Jischwar, you’ll be fine with the width in the forefoot going up a width, you’ll have to see with the heel. They’ll fit very slightly smaller than C&J in my experience, but still TTS. I find my Uetam loafers incredibly comfortable, probably my most comfortable loafers.

Thank you for the info guys.

I can tell you that I have a pair of 8.5 suede oxfords in Forest that feels a bit tight towards the pinky toe. I guess that going with the wider Uetam width might solve that. Don’t want to size up. I owned a pair of Uetams in 9 before that were a bit too long. Had to sell them.

 

[siddeh]

On the docket for cleanup tonight... ignore all signs of toddler detritus.

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Those rolls though. ?

 

[oskrusa]

Has anyone noticed fit differences between storm and flat welted Carminas on the same last?

I have 2 pairs of shell boots on the soller last - one flat, one storm - the storm welted pair seem a little looser. I also have a suede pair of shoes on a flat welt that are snug (hard to compare b/c of the suede and shoe vs. boot).

I also have 2 pairs of shell shoes on the oscar last - one 9.5 pair on a flat welt, one 9 pair on a storm welt - while the 9.5 feels a little longer, the width and instep fit is nearly the same between these two pairs, which is unexpected.

Anyone else notice anything like this before? Is this real? Or is it more likely a coincidence and just pair-to-pair variation?

Hi @stook1
I am on the same boat as you. The storm welted boots feel looser when compared to the flat welted ones on same last and size.
I get the same perception from other shoemakers as well.

 

[oskrusa]

On the docket for cleanup tonight... ignore all signs of toddler detritus.

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Those look amazing.
I have those bluchers on Natty shell, Oscar last, and I now need them on brown, ideally on Detroit.

 

[stook1]

Those look amazing.
I have those bluchers on Natty shell, Oscar last, and I now need them on brown, ideally on Detroit.

Thank you, sir! I did, in fact, clean up that pair last night although I didn't take any pics yet.

Appreciate the feedback, re: welt sizing experience, etc. Incidentally, I like the natural ones too. Nearly bought a pair a few years ago and would like to add a pair at some point.

 

[Aurrian]

I'm thinking of ordering a pair of burgundy vegano chelsea boots when, hopefully, the custom weekend goes live later this month, but I'm not sure what colour elastic I'll choose. Would you guys recommend black or burgundy? Or perhaps something else? If anyone has pictures of these combinations, I would be eternally grateful!

Thanks in advance, everyone!

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

I'm thinking of ordering a pair of burgundy vegano chelsea boots when, hopefully, the custom weekend goes live later this month, but I'm not sure what colour elastic I'll choose. Would you guys recommend black or burgundy? Or perhaps something else? If anyone has pictures of these combinations, I would be eternally grateful!

Thanks in advance, everyone!

I went burgundy and suits it better than black. Just my opinion of course.

 

[ErPupone4]

I'm thinking of ordering a pair of burgundy vegano chelsea boots when, hopefully, the custom weekend goes live later this month, but I'm not sure what colour elastic I'll choose. Would you guys recommend black or burgundy? Or perhaps something else? If anyone has pictures of these combinations, I would be eternally grateful!

Thanks in advance, everyone!

I think burgundy, or perhaps even the brown elastic, will look better than black. I only have burgundy vegano on an adelaide and brown elastic on snuff suede chelsea boots. Burgundy would probably be the safest bet. I haven't seen the burgundy elastic in person though.