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

[Solverson]

The Carmina chukka with 5 eyelets is gorgeous in my opinion, but it seems out of production now, are you releasing this model again?

 

[Carmina]

The Carmina chukka with 5 eyelets is gorgeous in my opinion, but it seems out of production now, are you releasing this model again?

The Carmina chukka boot 10027 proved to be much more popular in sales. Is this the model you were interested in? These in particular are our 905 in burgundy cordovan.

 

[up1911fan]

The Carmina chukka boot 10027 proved to be much more popular in sales. Is this the model you were interested in? These in particular are our 905 in burgundy cordovan.
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I like that!

 

[peppercorn78]

X post, MTO navy shell
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Lovely! Dig the pants too.

 

[MissingBuckley]

If I wear a UK7 on a Chelsea boot in the rain last, what would you all recommend in terms of sizing for a jodhpur boot in the Simpson last? The laceless aspect of all this made me want to run it past someone who would know.

 

[sarteaga]

The Carmina chukka boot 10027 proved to be much more popular in sales. Is this the model you were interested in? These in particular are our 905 in burgundy cordovan.
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Any chance of bringing this model in either chocolate or snuff suede?

 

[Gabru]

Lovely! Dig the pants too.

Thanks pepper, pants are tobacco Minnis fresco from S&M

 

[Carmina]

Any chance of bringing this model in either chocolate or snuff suede?

Suede is not in our plans for the time being, unfortunately. We might have them in leather during winter.

 

[coolarrow]

Unlined Aramanac shell 2day w/sock liners. This was an MTO:

 

[benjamin831]

Does anybody have a photo of their tobacco suede during daylight?

 

[Fab75]

Carmina natural Shell real world test.

I went on vacation to Mexico for 7 days, wife demanded carry on only, pack lite, no shoe trees, no shoe nonsense (her term), so I had very limited options. Managed to jam in a water shoe for the pool time and that was it. I had to pick a shoe that I could wear most of the time, decided it had to be a Dainite sole, a storm welt, a neutral color match, and comfortable, that is the Carmina GMTO Frankenstitch natural shells. Remember only option was to wear the shoes for the trip, no maintenance options per the boss.

Here they are out of the box when new.

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Here they are mid week (remember worn everyday).

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Here they are on my shoe bench after the trip.

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Here they are after I cleaned them with a damp cloth and brushed them down.

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We went on several day tours, miles of walking some days, standing for hours on end, as well as worn for up to 18 hours a few days.

Yes I could have brought a pair of sneakers, but I find my Carmina shoes very comfortable and all I can say is my feet were happy the whole trip.

I had no issue with shell in the Mexico temps @ 90+, no issue with shell in general the shoes still look great after a hard week with no maintenance at all. One day it rained like crazy and shoes got wet and some mud on them, feet were dry no issues. This is also natural shell probably the easiest to stain I think they held up fantastic.

You can see some darkness at the base of the rolls, this does not seem to be dirt but just a pantena the shell has taken on with all the flexing.

I have no issues with how shell holds up in any weather. I have seen posts avoid wearing shell in rain, avoid this or that, I bought my shoes to wear plus enjoy, and they performed without issue and still look great.

Do they look more worn than when new, yes they do, and that's the point as I wore them like crazy and enjoyed every minute of it.

Thanks Carmina for a comfortable vacation.

Very interesting thank you very much
Cheers

 

[Fab75]

Does anybody have a photo of their tobacco suede during daylight?

Here it is
Cheers

 

[clee1982]

What do people think of split toe tassels loafer, I tried the black tassel (non split) in Forest EE, it fits well, but the brown is only available in splittoe, and not sure if I want that...

 

[city74]

I’d love to have a pair of your more casual boots or shoes if you made a narrow width. I cannot wear a D (standard width) in most shoes

 

[ThinkDerm]

What do people think of split toe tassels loafer, I tried the black tassel (non split) in Forest EE, it fits well, but the brown is only available in splittoe, and not sure if I want that...

photos of the model you are interested in?