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

[Rodolphe]

Is the stitched part symmetrical on the other side of the heel? Not saying that makes it okay or not, just wondering.

It's not symetrical :

 

[Betelgeuse]

I found Rain-D to fit pretty similar to Simpson.

Nice! Would you mind sharing a top comparison between regular rain vs Rain D, and Simpson.

 

[dave_rawitat]

Nice! Would you mind sharing a top comparison between regular rain vs Rain D, and Simpson.

Sure. Will do tomorrow.

 

[dave_rawitat]

Nice! Would you mind sharing a top comparison between regular rain vs Rain D, and Simpson.

Here you go.

From left: Simpson (UK 10), Rain D (UK 10), Rain (UK 9.5).
All Rubi shell.

 

[Qayyum]

Hi all. I need you...
After browsing the entire thread, I intend to acquire my first cordovan shoe. I want a loafer. tassel or penny? burgundy or bourbon? uetam or forest? for casual wear. what is your opinion?
Thanks.

 

[madhat]

Hi all. I need you...
After browsing the entire thread, I intend to acquire my first cordovan shoe. I want a loafer. tassel or penny? burgundy or bourbon? uetam or forest? for casual wear. what is your opinion?
Thanks.

What fits into your wardrobe best? Do you have any holes to fill? Are you looking to replace a call version? Do you skew or dressy or casual?

 

[Demar Ayee]

I am in love with the giant shoe.

Really? Don't you think it's a bit too gaudy? Would you ever wear it?

 

[Qayyum]

What fits into your wardrobe best? Do you have any holes to fill? Are you looking to replace a call version? Do you skew or dressy or casual?

I mainly wear casual pants, double pleats, tweed, corduroy, linen, heavy flannel, with polo shirts, round neck sweater, t-shirt, and sports jacket, wool cardigan, safari linen jacket. In shoes, often double monk, penny loafer, tassel loafer, suede and calf leather. A cordovan tassel burgundy uetam or a cordovan bourbon penny forest could match with this?

 

[madhat]

Seems like you'd be good with either. Burgundy is classic shell; you can't go wrong. Would definitely lean a bit dressier, but not too much to not work with what you wear. Bourbon is a good color, but I prefer it more after much wear as it darkens. I'd get the last that fits better.

 

[miamidoc]

I received my last order few days ago :
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I definitely love their brown Karangrein !

However, I was confused about their heel finition :
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?

I already bought the exact same model (Oxford 80105) and the heel was not the same @Carmina :
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Left : 80105 Forest Brown Karangrein
Right : 80105 Robert Brown Vegano

I have the same odd thing on my pair as well. ??‍♂️

 

[Qayyum]

Seems like you'd be good with either. Burgundy is classic shell; you can't go wrong. Would definitely lean a bit dressier, but not too much to not work with what you wear. Bourbon is a good color, but I prefer it more after much wear as it darkens. I'd get the last that fits better.

thank you. It’s true that I’m afraid the shoe will get too dressed. Maybe i’ll go to the penny bourbon to start in the cordovan. Uetam or forest? That’s question...

 

[Zapasman]

I gathered my Carmina collection today. Confinement is being hard. All shoe industry will be closed until 9th of April. Please stay at home!!.

 

[officine]

Here you go.

From left: Simpson (UK 10), Rain D (UK 10), Rain (UK 9.5).
All Rubi shell.

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Nice. Here are some additional pictures.

From Left: Simpson (7.5UK), Rain D (7.5UK), Rain (7.5UK)

From my perspective, the Simpson is narrower in the toe box and has a slightly lower instep than the Rain. The Rain D provides the same heel circumference (or width) as the the Simpson. I'm one of the few who really are in between sizes, as going up a half size in Simpson doesn't work for me, and some Rain shoes require a tongue pad for me to get the tight, but comfortable, fit I like. Once they introduced the Rain D it became my go to last for oxford MTOs.

 

[Rodolphe]

I have the same odd thing on my pair as well. ??‍♂️ View attachment 1362949

Was it a Custom or a main collection
order ?

 

[miamidoc]

Was it a Custom or a main collection
order ?

Purchased from the Madrid store in 2015. At the time I didn’t consider it to be odd. But now that I have many pairs it does seem weird.