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

[zag73]

Does anyone know what causes this gaping around the ankle? View attachment 1396280 View attachment 1396281


It is worse when I put weight through my heel.

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Skinny ankles ?

 

[jet-stream]

Does anyone know what causes this gaping around the ankle? View attachment 1396280 View attachment 1396281


It is worse when I put weight through my heel.

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Either you have a low instep or the shoe has too high an instep. Your arch doesn’t push up against the laces enough, so the material has to go somewhere.

Consider a thin insole or a tongue pad to get rid of it. If those are Rain, try Simpson in the same size - will likely be a good fit.

 

[laufer]

Does anyone know what causes this gaping around the ankle? View attachment 1396280 View attachment 1396281


It is worse when I put weight through my heel.

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I think that is a wrong last for you? What model and last is that? What colour is that?

 

[officine]

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.

Sineu sounds like a good last for a jumper boot for those of us who like Rain but wanting a rounder last for casual boot.

 

[saurabh]

Does anyone know what causes this gaping around the ankle? View attachment 1396280 View attachment 1396281


It is worse when I put weight through my heel.

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These look like Saint Crispins or some other makers test shoes. Instep is too high and that would need to be adjusted.

 

[zag73]

Sineu sounds like a good last for a jumper boot for those of us who like Rain but wanting a rounder last for casual boot.

Definitely. I have it in a chukka boot and a NST derby. Great last. Casual without being blobby. More smart casual. Very similar to the c&j 360 last.

 

[officine]

Definitely. I have it in a chukka boot and a NST derby. Great last. Casual without being blobby. More smart casual. Very similar to the c&j 360 last.

A pic of the NST derby would be great. I remember the chukka boot you posted; is it unlined? If so, is it on a flex welt sole?

 

[zag73]

A pic of the NST derby would be great. I remember the chukka boot you posted; is it unlined? If so, is it on a flex welt sole?

The chukkas were lined and on the chukka with three eyelets. Pics below of the NST. I have a navy suede pair incoming ?

 

[Patrick1053]

These look like Saint Crispins or some other makers test shoes. Instep is too high and that would need to be adjusted.

Thank you for the feedback everyone that helps. And I posted this here because I trust the people on this thread, but I will confess these are trial shoes for Saint Crispin.

 

[yengli]

Everyone getting their MTO and I’m at day 38. Still no shipping confirmation meh

 

[zag73]

Thank you for the feedback everyone that helps. And I posted this here because I trust the people on this thread, but I will confess these are trial shoes for Saint Crispin.

Wow. Well spotted by saurabh

 

[ivancream]

Everyone getting their MTO and I’m at day 38. Still no shipping confirmation meh

Same here but It’s not a problem for me.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Wow. Well spotted by saurabh

Guys a wizard.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Same here but It’s not a problem for me.

I think it didn’t include none work days, weekends etc. That said clocks ticking..

not that I (or any of us) are walking barefoot!

 

[jischwar]

The chukkas were lined and on the chukka with three eyelets. Pics below of the NST. I have a navy suede pair incoming ?

Remind me a bit of my EG Dovers on 202