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

[Calikid]

CARMINA MTO!
Since we will have a store in Sweden selling Carmina from 11 october (http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se) i wanted to do a MTO. I sent NAMOR a PM since he said in this thread that he was thinking the same. We decided to do a copy of the boot Nick at Horwwen got from Carmina, except with dark green lining. If you want in you are more than welcome, if we are six people we avoid the MTO fee. I you want in write in the thread so others know but please PM me so i don´t miss anyone.
The design is set and not up for discussion.
This is the details:
Model 80184
Cognac Shell
Dainite sole
Green Lining
Speedhooks
Flat Welt
Last: Oscar
Price in SEK with VAT: 5700
Price in SEK without VAT: 4560
Regarding price. I need to get final confirmation from Leaves since Carmina did raise their prices this week.
This is the boot: http://horween.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/perks/
Something happened to my text editor here at SF so i can´t post the pic in the thread....strange.

Looks phenomenal!

 

[Calikid]

ok so i am confused, you bought a brand new carmina shell cordovan boot and immediately re-soled it? if so why would you do this? i am not trying to be rude, honestly i dont understand. Unless this is a re-sole after lots of wear

Here are some better pics of my resoled Carminas.....I wanted a more casual boot... can I still wear with a suit?

 

[justinkapur]



CARMINA MTO!
Since we will have a store in Sweden selling Carmina from 11 october (http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se) i wanted to do a MTO. I sent NAMOR a PM since he said in this thread that he was thinking the same. We decided to do a copy of the boot Nick at Horwwen got from Carmina, except with dark green lining. If you want in you are more than welcome, if we are six people we avoid the MTO fee. I you want in write in the thread so others know but please PM me so i don´t miss anyone.
The design is set and not up for discussion.
This is the details:
Model 80184
Cognac Shell
Dainite sole
Green Lining
Speedhooks
Flat Welt
Last: Oscar
Price in SEK with VAT: 5700
Price in SEK without VAT: 4560
Regarding price. I need to get final confirmation from Leaves since Carmina did raise their prices this week.
This is the boot: http://horween.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/perks/
Something happened to my text editor here at SF so i can´t post the pic in the thread....strange.

PM'd

 

[jerrybrowne]



Here are some better pics of my resoled Carminas.....I wanted a more casual boot... can I still wear with a suit?

Nice boot, but not a good idea.

 

[stevent]



CARMINA MTO!
Since we will have a store in Sweden selling Carmina from 11 october (http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se) i wanted to do a MTO. I sent NAMOR a PM since he said in this thread that he was thinking the same. We decided to do a copy of the boot Nick at Horwwen got from Carmina, except with dark green lining. If you want in you are more than welcome, if we are six people we avoid the MTO fee. I you want in write in the thread so others know but please PM me so i don´t miss anyone.
The design is set and not up for discussion.
This is the details:
Model 80184
Cognac Shell
Dainite sole
Green Lining
Speedhooks
Flat Welt
Last: Oscar
Price in SEK with VAT: 5700
Price in SEK without VAT: 4560
Regarding price. I need to get final confirmation from Leaves since Carmina did raise their prices this week.
This is the boot: http://horween.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/perks/
Something happened to my text editor here at SF so i can´t post the pic in the thread....strange.

In and green lining is for sure the best lining color

 

[justinkapur]



In and green lining is for sure the best lining color

do we know how long it takes to produce? 3-5 months?

 

[stevent]



do we know how long it takes to produce? 3-5 months?

Epaulet seems to be getting stuff in under 2 months? They have so many mtos going but it's quick, 5 months would be on the longer side I think

 

[justinkapur]



Epaulet seems to be getting stuff in under 2 months? They have so many mtos going but it's quick, 5 months would be on the longer side I think

okay for sure. still waiting for the AS MTO and its been almost 4 months so thats why i assumed the same. I am in though, sounds amazing. Anyone have idea on fitting of oscar last?

 

[stevent]



okay for sure. still waiting for the AS MTO and its been almost 4 months so thats why i assumed the same. I am in though, sounds amazing. Anyone have idea on fitting of oscar last?

Nope, sent a pm asking to frank though

 

[mymil]

Oscar is a little wide, as many Carmina lasts are. Certainly wider than the incredibly sleek last looks. Slightly higher instep than Inca, I think (though I'm comparing very different makeups). Fortunately, open laced boots are the easiest thing to fit. Probably ordering your Inca/Forest/Robert size in Oscar would be the way to go.

 

[stevent]



Oscar is a little wide, as many Carmina lasts are. Certainly wider than the incredibly sleek last looks. Slightly higher instep than Inca, I think (though I'm comparing very different makeups). Fortunately, open laced boots are the easiest thing to fit. Probably ordering your Inca/Forest/Robert size in Oscar would be the way to go.

Great to hear, need that wider fit and higher instep. Would I take barrie size? So 10.5D in barrie, 9.5 UK?

 

[justinkapur]



Oscar is a little wide, as many Carmina lasts are. Certainly wider than the incredibly sleek last looks. Slightly higher instep than Inca, I think (though I'm comparing very different makeups). Fortunately, open laced boots are the easiest thing to fit. Probably ordering your Inca/Forest/Robert size in Oscar would be the way to go.

ive only tried simpson in suede and i feel they are a little snug in the toe box. i wear a us 10 but ordered them in a uk9. do you guys suggest size 9 in the oscar or step down to 8.5?

 

[sinnedk]



Here are some better pics of my resoled Carminas.....I wanted a more casual boot... can I still wear with a suit?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

i just dont understand why do that to a pair of carmina boots trickers makes clunky stuff like that, that contrast sole will work with a "country" look but not a day to day city look, i almost thing the boots are sw&d now and should be worn w/jeans

 

[Frank the sheep]

Update on the Carmina MTO boot.

The following people are in right now,:

Me
NAMOR
justinkapur
stevent
Calikid

One more and we have a GO


I have sent LEAVES a PM and will get back with info regarding final price, time to produce and sizing on Oscar last as soon as i hear from him.

 

[NAMOR]



okay for sure. still waiting for the AS MTO and its been almost 4 months so thats why i assumed the same. I am in though, sounds amazing. Anyone have idea on fitting of oscar last?

My G&G MTO is 5 months and counting