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

[Shouldaville]

Nothing too crazy compared to the shell boots going around, but I just received the captoe bal from Steve. The dark brown almost has a slight bronze tint and looks great. And once again, I love the Rain last...it's like Carmina used my foot as the mold.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ That's a very sharp boot - congrats!

 

[budapest12]

@Shouldaville---Those look great. I too might be a convert to rain last. I thought they might be too wide, given how much I hear about their suitability for those with wide feet. Mine are not so wide. However the fit is great, I love the shape, and it is extremely comfortable.

 

[Shouldaville]



^^^ That's a very sharp boot - congrats!

@Shouldaville---Those look great. I too might be a convert to rain last. I thought they might be too wide, given how much I hear about their suitability for those with wide feet. Mine are not so wide. However the fit is great, I love the shape, and it is extremely comfortable.

Thanks Roger, Budapest. It's actually a shoe...just the camera angle accentuating the somewhat high instep. Mine too aren't that wide either, but it gets tricky going down a half or full size on some brands/lasts and Rain down a full size just consistently seems perfect for me.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Ah, my mistake - still very sharp!

 

[WiredandTired]

Rain is a generous and sleek last. Also comes in narrow and extra wide.

 

[MGD83]

@Shouldaville did you go down a full size from your US size?

 

[Shouldaville]

@Shouldaville did you go down a full size from your US size?

Yes. I also have the Rain single monk. I was a little worried about potential heel slip when ordering that one, but it fits perfectly as well.

 

[tchoy]



^^^ Those are niiiiice - saddle shell sure is appealing.

Navy suede for me today:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

Very nice Roger! Are those from Leatherfoot I've been eyeing off the same pair myself.

 

[RogerP]

Very nice Roger! Are those from Leatherfoot I've been eyeing off the same pair myself.

Thank you sir! And yes, from Leatherfoot. I think I could happily own these Chukkas in each shade of suede Carmina makes.

 

[tchoy]



Thank you sir!  And yes, from Leatherfoot.  I think I could happily own these Chukkas in each shade of suede Carmina makes.

My sentiments exactly.

 

[katastrofa]

Another two pairs bought in Madrid on Calle Gran Via (the store attendants were so patient!) - my wife insisted that I buy at least 2 pairs, we ended getting three...

Burgundy monk straps (the cat is in havana brown):



They look sleeker in real life.

Dark brown leather/suede oxford brogues:

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Very nice - love the leather suede combo.

 

[MGD83]

^^ those spectators are awesome. Wish more vendors would carry something like that

 

[TM79]

x-post from the recent purchases thread.

Some dub dubs and some shell. Sorry for the poor quality pics - iPhone.