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

[Neville Southall]

Amaretto goodness.

 

[mugenlove]

Updating with pics.
Looking to sell my Amaretto Shell Wingtip boots. UK8E Llubi last. Brass eyelets and speedhooks, double JR soles. Worn once for a couple hours. $700 shipped CONUS. View attachment 1325996 View attachment 1325997 View attachment 1325998 View attachment 1325999 View attachment 1326000 View attachment 1326001
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Last comparison: Alden Plaza, Llubi, C&J 325, Alden Barrie.

What size do you wear in the plaza? Just wondering haha. I haven’t tried on the llubi last before

 

[stuffedsuperdud]

Guys, I need some help to nail down my sizing with Detroit and Buger lasts, I wear 9UK in Rain, Llubi and 9.5UK in Uetam. I would wear both shoes with dress socks, so no chunky socks.
Thanks!

I am also a 9UK in Rain with dress socks, but with Buger, I needed a 9.5UK. I have a higher than average instep but nothing outrageous (10D US usually, except 10E in AE 65 last) so I think Buger just leans narrow. Of course, at 9.5UK, it's a touch too long, so Daniela at the NYC store suggested I simply stick to Rain/Forest and avoid Buger completely.

 

[up1911fan]

What size do you wear in the plaza? Just wondering haha. I haven’t tried on the llubi last before

9D Plaza, 8.5D Barrie.

 

[Betelgeuse]

I am also a 9UK in Rain with dress socks, but with Buger, I needed a 9.5UK. I have a higher than average instep but nothing outrageous (10D US usually, except 10E in AE 65 last) so I think Buger just leans narrow. Of course, at 9.5UK, it's a touch too long, so Daniela at the NYC store suggested I simply stick to Rain/Forest and avoid Buger completely.

Thanks! I do have a normal to low instep, so probably the 9UK would be a good fit.

 

[Neville Southall]

Can never have too many cordovan NST.

 

[stook1]

Just curious, I've seen several pairs from the #4 group posted. Anyone still waiting?

Wearing my natural NSTs today. Love these boots. Soller is a great fit for me.

 

[Vocans]

Just curious, I've seen several pairs from the #4 group posted. Anyone still waiting?

Wearing my natural NSTs today. Love these boots. Soller is a great fit for me.

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Yup, still waiting for my #4. I'm a bit surprised because I placed my order the same day I got my MTO code but oh well.

 

[budapest12]

Still waiting.

 

[oskrusa]

Those came out quite nicely, bud.
I will go down this same route but with Soller, whenever my time comes for the next round of col4.

Just received my color 4 order. I expected more red tones based on pictures posted by other users here, but color looks great nonetheless. First time DHL didn't screw up delivery, so overall very pleased. Will need to inspect more closely at the end of the work day, but not seeing any major blemish at first glance.

One thing I would've changed on this makeup is the 4 eyelet/3 speedhook combination. I looked at these side by side next to my Amaretto NST boot (7 eyelets), and realized the balance is *much* better with all eyelets. It's taken a bit of time/experimentation but I think I'm close to finding my right design combination for Carmina. My next custom order wlll be either the Calway boot or another u tip boot in bourbon with flat welt, all eyelets, and Carmina's version of ridgeway sole.

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[serbarristan]

Do you guys think Sara has left the company and/or the forum? It’s been almost two months since her last post and last login was 1/16. I haven’t been around long enough to know if breaks of this length are normal or not.

 

[budapest12]

That was around the time everyone started trashing Carmina QC, no?

 

[serbarristan]

That was around the time everyone started trashing Carmina QC, no?

Exactly ... Nobody meant it, @Carmina ! Please come back to us. We love you.

 

[budapest12]

This is why we can’t have nice things (other than all the nice things we have and keep buying).

 

[SS 376]

That was around the time everyone started trashing Carmina QC, no?

I've been thrilled with my Carminas and look forward to buying my next pair. But I try to keep my expectations reasonable and don't air my grievances in public until I've given a company a fair chance to respond.