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

[stook1]

I honestly cannot believe you found a pair of Carminas at TJ Maxx. How does this even happen!

Cant help you identifying them - maybe polo or snuff suede on rain last? There are a few other similar looking chiseled lasts that are less common. That's definitely one of the more odd stories I've heard in a while.

 

[velvel87]

I honestly cannot believe you found a pair of Carminas at TJ Maxx. How does this even happen!

Cant help you identifying them - maybe polo or snuff suede on rain last? There are a few other similar looking chiseled lasts that are less common. That's definitely one of the more odd stories I've heard in a while.

Thanks. This is surprisingly the second time I’ve found carmina in a tjx store. Found them in a Marshall’s in 2019 once also. Wasn’t my size so I returned them. Think they were $150.

 

[bootyboy]

Could use help identifying these shoes. Found them randomly sitting without a box on a holiday gift table in a tjmaxx next to the board games. The last number of 80513 doesn’t seem to exist, the shoes have 6 eyelets, and JR soles. They were $180 in my size 10 US . The KD14s in the background are a separate thing. View attachment 1721220 View attachment 1721222 View attachment 1721223

Buger last. Nice find !

 

[coloRLOw]

Hi there,

'hand sewn' means hand sewn outsole or hand welted here?

 

[stook1]

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Hi there,

'hand sewn' means hand sewn outsole or hand welted here?

I believe those are blake rapid construction, actually. Hand sewn likely refers to the upper (or at least the apron stitching on the upper).

 

[coloRLOw]

I believe those are blake rapid construction, actually. Hand sewn likely refers to the upper (or at least the apron stitching on the upper).

Thank you

The sock is fully covered the insole, so hard to tell whether blake stitch there

 

[stook1]

Thank you

The sock is fully covered the insole, so hard to tell whether blake stitch there

there's nothing wrong with blake rapid. they're recraftable as well. to the best of my knowledge Carmina doesn't make hand welted shoes and never has. but as far as blake rapid vs. gyw, I wouldn't let that stop you from buying this pair if you like them.

 

[coloRLOw]

there's nothing wrong with blake rapid. they're recraftable as well. to the best of my knowledge Carmina doesn't make hand welted shoes and never has. but as far as blake rapid vs. gyw, I wouldn't let that stop you from buying this pair if you like them.

appreciate the explanation

I have some santoni blake rapid and love them, so it's not a problem.

Just haven't follow carmina for a long time, and see 'hand sewn' first time.

BTW the loafer is mine

 

[FatTuesday]

Carmina in Horween color #4 shell today...

 

[CMT1]

Brushed the hell out of the bourbon jumpers before heading out.

It's great to get them out and I hope everyone is having an awesome holiday season!

 

[stook1]

@CMT1 hate coming in right after your gorgeous jumpers and pics. Convo yesterday inspired an amaretto wear. Thx again for your help on these, my man.

 

[Jeddie]

All this beautiful shell! ?

 

[CMT1]

@CMT1 hate coming in right after your gorgeous jumpers and pics. Convo yesterday inspired an amaretto wear. Thx again for your help on these, my man.

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Those look amazing as always!

I almost - almost - got excited when I saw Carmina's new custom weekend but was quickly relieved to see it was women-only.

 

[elsalvatrucha]

Received my MTO today, cordovan hatch burgundy and absolutely perfect.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

@CMT1 hate coming in right after your gorgeous jumpers and pics. Convo yesterday inspired an amaretto wear. Thx again for your help on these, my man.

Someone’s always got to follow, he’s like the Godfather anyway, just when you thought he was out, we pull him back in…?
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