dave_rawitat
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Wow! 26 pairs? You must be Carmina’s number one customer. ?
I won't bet my money on that
But I should be one of the candidates ;-)
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Wow! 26 pairs? You must be Carmina’s number one customer. ?
?? I’ve got about 12 pairs. No where near your collection!I won't bet my money on that
But I should be one of the candidates ;-)
?? I’ve got about 12 pairs. No where near your collection!
Good day. Where do you feel the tightness, and how long have you worn them? Most leather will stretch and, although I prefer not to go through breaking in periods with my shoes, some breaking in period is not unusual (caveat.....slight discomfort is ok, not pain). I'd put on regular socks and wear them around the house as much as possible for a weekend.hey guys, I was hoping someone had some experience on this that could help give me some advice.I bought a pair of loafers in the Geneva last. They fit me well without any socks, but when I wear no-show socks, they're a little tight. I tried sizing up .5, but they end up being too big. Should I wear them with socks and suffer through it hoping that they'll stretch out a bit? Can't return them anymore so wondering whether I'm just stuck wearing them without socks which I prefer not to do.
I’m not sure the toe box can be widened or raised. There’s the reinforcement inside the toe box. You’d be distorting this. I think if shoes don’t fit in the toe box, the shoes aren’t right for your feet.Good day. Where do you feel the tightness, and how long have you worn them? Most leather will stretch and, although I prefer not to go through breaking in periods with my shoes, some breaking in period is not unusual (caveat.....slight discomfort is ok, not pain). I'd put on regular socks and wear them around the house as much as possible for a weekend.
Assuming you have the right size - and it sounds like you have acquired the best possible size for you in that last - you can have the shoes stretched by a competent cobbler. The toe box can be raised, the vamp can be raised, and the toe box can be widened. All within reason of course. The length is not possible.
I agree with you that if the shoe is clearly the wrong size attempting to force structural changes is not going to help. I disagree that stretching and raising of toe box area and instep can’t be done, as I have done it (actually have had cobbler do any raising). It’s very common. The raising of the toe box might require more expertise, but stretching out the sides can be done by anyone with the right tool (I bought the following to do any width stretching needed. It's not meant as a plug for the company Shoe Stretcher).I’m not sure the toe box can be widened or raised. There’s the reinforcement inside the toe box. You’d be distorting this. I think if shoes don’t fit in the toe box, the shoes aren’t right for your feet.
Wet your no-show socks in a lukewarm water. Squeeze out any excess moisture. Wear around the house for a few hours on the wet sock. That should do the trick.hey guys, I was hoping someone had some experience on this that could help give me some advice.I bought a pair of loafers in the Geneva last. They fit me well without any socks, but when I wear no-show socks, they're a little tight. I tried sizing up .5, but they end up being too big. Should I wear them with socks and suffer through it hoping that they'll stretch out a bit? Can't return them anymore so wondering whether I'm just stuck wearing them without socks which I prefer not to do.
Would you mind to share your specs for inspiration?(and 2 Calways in production)
Would you mind to share your specs for inspiration?
Have you got your original pair back?Today, I think, is exactly one month since I ordered my Calways. I WANT THEM NOW.
Have you got your original pair back?
My pair were ordered 24th, then the none work days are to be added (counts fingers...) so shouldn’t be far away.
I’d be getting medieval on him if I’d not worn a pair..No, actually. Kirby still has them. Forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me!
I have both Rain and Sineu lasted shoe. I find the Rain and Sineu fit very similar. The sineu might be a smidge tighter around ball and heel.I find Simpson wider than I would like at the ball of the foot (and also a little too symetrical). Can anyone who has both Rain D and Sineu comment on the relative narrowness (@dave_rawitat?). Rain D isn't available on Carmina's last comparison tool (nor did they stock any models when I visited the store), but it seems like Sineu is narrower across the ball of the foot than Simpson, and has the advantage of having a more asymmetrical toe position?
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