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

[saurabh]

The Uetam last combined with suede or soft leather is fantastic!

I agree and planning to add 2 more loafers in Uetam last (Snuff suede and Polo suede).

 

[kevinsvindland]

I agree and planning to add 2 more loafers in Uetam last (Snuff suede and Polo suede).

That sounds like a good plan. I also quite like the full strap penny loafer in Uetam, but have yet to pull the trigger.

 

[saurabh]

That sounds like a good plan. I also quite like the full strap penny loafer in Uetam, but have yet to pull the trigger.

Gotcha that would be nice !
I placed order for Polo suede Wholecut loafer on the Uetam last like this:


Now, thinking to order another string loafers in snuff or loden suede but not sure yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which would be a better choice?

 

[kevinsvindland]

Gotcha that would be nice !
I placed order for Polo suede Wholecut loafer on the Uetam last like this:
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Now, thinking to order another string loafers in snuff or loden suede but not sure yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which would be a better choice?

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The snuff suede is ace, i find green shoes to be a little harder to wear.

 

[Mr Clemson]

I love snuff. Still my favorite color even over polo suede. I also am a sucker for the string loafers. I would go with those.

 

[saurabh]

The snuff suede is ace, i find green shoes to be a little harder to wear.

I love snuff. Still my favorite color even over polo suede. I also am a sucker for the string loafers. I would go with those.

Thanks Guys and appreciate your input.

 

[tkliebert]

Gotcha that would be nice !
I placed order for Polo suede Wholecut loafer on the Uetam last like this:
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Now, thinking to order another string loafers in snuff or loden suede but not sure yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which would be a better choice?

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I have the whole cuts in polo suede and love them. I also have the full strap in loden green, which you may want to consider. I’m looking to add the string loafers in dark brown.

 

[jet-stream]

Hi gents, catching up after a long few days. This was an all-Adelaide week for me, and a couple were Carmina.

Tuesday:

 

[jet-stream]

Today was a maiden voyage of a pair from the MTO sale: punchcap Adelaides on the Alcudia last...

 

[Borja]

Hi gents, catching up after a long few days. This was an all-Adelaide week for me, and a couple were Carmina.

Tuesday:
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Which color are those?
Thanks!

 

[jet-stream]

Which color are those?
Thanks!

Tuesday’s shoes were brown vegano (marron). It’s a very nice medium brown.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Gotcha that would be nice !
I placed order for Polo suede Wholecut loafer on the Uetam last like this:
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Now, thinking to order another string loafers in snuff or loden suede but not sure yet.
Does anyone have any suggestions on which would be a better choice?

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I have both, snuff and green, if you need versatility go for snuff but if you know how to pair the green, it looks great. I wear it mostly with light color linen trousers. But looks great with light gray summer trousers too.

 

[JeffreyCorey]

Hi;

Yes as you said it is not fashionable but highly useful.

Daytime pics.


I have to say the natural shell is quite a sight. The only flaw I could even find was a pen tip size colorless spot near the welt line. The overall shoe color piece to piece and shoe to shoe is great. This is my first natural shell and really impressed with the look. I was a bit worried about the fit but been wearing them WFH today since morning and that right toe bump is slightly noticeable. But I am very tuned into it so I think after a few wearing it will be fine right now the shoes are not even close to broken in. Again fantastic Carmina now I really can't wait to get my Frankinstich naturals.
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Ah the Chukka's all I can say is wow just a stunning color exp in the sun. As you can see they cleaned up nice with just a few min of brushing. I think the scuffs out of the box were from the way they were in the box, there was no foam between them. The only flaw I can find is on the one boot the "Carmina" stamp on the dainite sole is significantly off center. Now I was a bit worried about the fit but I think these are going to be fine. Last night I thought they may be a little to big. Supposedly or feet are smallest in the am so I tried these on first thing this am and they felt more snug than last night. I really have to open up the laces to get them on, so no way would half a size down have worked. This very well may be the first ever chukka I keep as all in the past have been sold since they get to loose over time. These being shell and 5 lace I think are going to stand the test of time.
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I just wanted to share what I have learned in testing shoes. I just take a $20 pair of galoshes and wear the shoes in my home (you could even wear then outside if you wanted) to test fit. This way there is 100% no chance that you are going to even get dust on the sole while you are testing the fit. Not very fashionable but returnable if you don't like the fit.
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[jet-stream]

My favorite boots - this is the older version of cognac shell:

 

[Zapasman]

Carmina has been in the market with shell for many years. I think I have a much older version of cognac. Love the boot.