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

[coxaca]

They should rename this thread "Battle of the Carmina MTOs".

 

[NAMOR]

the best MTOs always get made. some even get remade...

 

[NAMOR]

Carmina Navy shell cordovan balmoral Boot

 

[meister]



Carmina Navy shell cordovan balmoral Boot

Beautiful!

 

[TehBunny]

Nice pents Namor!

 

[Swede66]



Carmina Navy shell cordovan balmoral Boot

Fantastic! Very versatile obviously!

 

[cbfn]

You have no idea how strongly I despise you right now, N.

 

[wishiwasricher]

Devastated. Just tried my mto navy rain whole cuts on for the first time and they are too big!! I wear an 8 UK for the simpson and they are perfect so went 8 UK for the rain and they feel too big and the heel slips out when I walk.

Do you think wearing an insole might help?

 

[dddrees]

Carmina Navy shell cordovan balmoral Boot











Stop that!!!

I already have one blue boot on the way, I don't need to be ordering any more right now.


Great looking boot Namor.

 

[unipair guy]

It is Namor's navy boots that inspired this MTO. It is still open and we are close to filling it.

 

[RogerP]

Quote:
Originally Posted by eddiemczee


Thanks to Jagger_On (although my wallet isn't happy with you), I ended up with a pair of new single monks in the Rain last.

Here they are, fresh out of the box:


Very nice - I picked up the same pair, thanks to the tip from the same source. I find the fit a bit more narrow than other Rain last shoes I own or have tried - hoping they will stretch out a bit. Love the colour.

 

[greverif]

It is Namor's navy boots that inspired this MTO. It is still open and we are close to filling it.

How much do they cost and through What company is the MTO?

 

[John15]

Amazing Navy boots!! Carmina is always a must!!!!

 

[cappedncollared]

Devastated. Just tried my mto navy rain whole cuts on for the first time and they are too big!! I wear an 8 UK for the simpson and they are perfect so went 8 UK for the rain and they feel too big and the heel slips out when I walk.

Do you think wearing an insole might help?

Most people size down a half in Rain relative to Simpson.

That being said, I found myself in an identical situation to you, and insoles made a positive difference. Others have had luck with tongue pads from amazon and I imagine they would be better for heel slip as they push the foot down into the shoe rather than lift it up. Worst case? Use both.

Despite being half a size too big, my wholecuts didn't crease awkwardly or suffer any other cosmetic damage. I'm sure they will be fine. If not, well, let me know, I am an 8 UK on the rain

 

[Cuttingboard]



Most people size down a half in Rain relative to Simpson.

That being said, I found myself in an identical situation to you, and insoles made a positive difference. Others have had luck with tongue pads from amazon and I imagine they would be better for heel slip as they push the foot down into the shoe rather than lift it up. Worst case? Use both. 

Despite being half a size too big, my wholecuts didn't crease awkwardly or suffer any other cosmetic damage. I'm sure they will be fine. If not, well, let me know, I am an 8 UK on the rain  

What insole did you use?