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

[Crafty Cumbrian]

My entry into the stitchdown patina thunderdome. I will be sporting these for 6 months straight! 80223, Armagnac Shell, Oscar last. From the summer GMTO event. View attachment 1838768 View attachment 1838769 View attachment 1838770 View attachment 1838771 View attachment 1838772 View attachment 1838773

Fantastic..👏

 

[Milten]

Does anyone know how Baltix and Buger lasts compare to forest last, especially in toe width and height? Forest last fits me pretty well, but I guess having less width space in the toes, could make them too tight.

 

[Henry S]

Does anyone know how Baltix and Buger lasts compare to forest last, especially in toe width and height? Forest last fits me pretty well, but I guess having less width space in the toes, could make them too tight.

Contact Carmina, they will provide you the exact measurements.

 

[jet-stream]

What do y’all think of this welt join? I have quite a few Carmina pairs and this is pretty rough in my experience…

I contacted CS and they said it was within spec. A broader view for context:

Am I being too picky? For reference, the left side was excellent:

 

[Blastwice]

It's a welt join.

Very few folks are going to get down on their knees with a magnifying glass to examine the right boot welt join, in my experience.

 

[MD1969]

No big deal; nothing a little fine paper can’t solve.

 

[MD1969]

Sand paper…

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

What do y’all think of this welt join? I have quite a few Carmina pairs and this is pretty rough in my experience…
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I contacted CS and they said it was within spec. A broader view for context:
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Am I being too picky? For reference, the left side was excellent:
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I’d probably leave it. It’s a little rough but in reality won’t be seen whilst on foot.

 

[jcreadeur]

Frankenstitch C4 today

 

[Iloveshoes19009]

What do y’all think of this welt join? I have quite a few Carmina pairs and this is pretty rough in my experience…
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I contacted CS and they said it was within spec. A broader view for context:
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Am I being too picky? For reference, the left side was excellent:
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I personally wouldn't keep it, at least not if it was full price

 

[Iloveshoes19009]

Frankenstitch C4 today View attachment 1839009

I was actually planning on getting this exact pair during the next mto fee wave, without the medallion. They look beautiful!

 

[jcreadeur]

I was actually planning on getting this exact pair during the next mto fee wave, without the medallion. They look beautiful!

Thanks this is my favorite pair I own so far.

 

[stephenaf2003]

What do y’all think of this welt join? I have quite a few Carmina pairs and this is pretty rough in my experience…
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I contacted CS and they said it was within spec. A broader view for context:
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Am I being too picky? For reference, the left side was excellent:
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That’s definitely questionable, perhaps it’s helpful that it’s on the inside. It’s also more severe IMO because the leather near the welt seems damaged. I gotta be honest, given the support you’ve provided to them, a remake should probably be in order.

 

[johnny ribeye]

What do y’all think of this welt join? I have quite a few Carmina pairs and this is pretty rough in my experience…
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I contacted CS and they said it was within spec. A broader view for context:
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Am I being too picky? For reference, the left side was excellent:
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I've gotten such variations on welt joints on storm welt shoes that I've given up. It just seems like makers don't put in the same effort with storm welts...maybe because they tend to be on more casual shoes? I would probably keep them as is, but I also think it's within very reasonable expectation to ask them to remake it, especially since the leather on the upper seems affected as well.

 

[Iloveshoes19009]

Can anyone give me there opinion on sizing on the Soller last?

Before you say to check the last comparison page on carmina.com, that isnt always clear. It says many last are longer/wider than others but they dont always feel that way.