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

[zag73]

Guys a wizard.

Indeed! ?

 

[zag73]

Remind me a bit of my EG Dovers on 202

At a fraction of the price. Really happy with how they turned out. Can’t wait for the blue suede ones to come.

 

[harlequin782]

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

Same here...I think its pretty clear that the 30 (business) day timeframe was just a marketing tactic used to entice people to purchase in hopes of a quick turnaround time. But I dont really expect to mine actually be shipped until the 45-60 day mark.

 

[smartbrother]

Same here...I think its pretty clear that the 30 (business) day timeframe was just a marketing tactic used to entice people to purchase in hopes of a quick turnaround time. But I dont really expect to mine actually be shipped until the 45-60 day mark.

 

[mugenlove]

@Carmina Forgot if I was added to it or not, but may I be added to the amaretto and any other rare shell lists. Thank you!

 

[DrGearTronic]

Being a doctor in NYC during the pandemic has presented many challenges to say the least. Having to go to bathroom every couple hours to take mask of and drink a bottle of water or two while wearing the hazmat style white jumpsuits when the pandemic peaked to avoid dehydration not the least among them. Still having to wear my mask everyday, but now that things have settled down a bit, finally able to start wearing some of my favorite shoes again. Handling with gloves on when I get home and putting each pair in semi-quarantine for a few days after each wear. Not at a point where I can wear my dress clothes yet, but decided to get back on my shoe game even if I’m wearing them with scrubs. Last nights shift I was sporting one of my favorite pair of Carminas.
Natural shell cordovan; Robert last.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Being a doctor in NYC during the pandemic has presented many challenges to say the least. Having to go to bathroom every couple hours to take mask of and drink a bottle of water or two while wearing the hazmat style white jumpsuits when the pandemic peaked to avoid dehydration not the least among them. Still having to wear my mask everyday, but now that things have settled down a bit, finally able to start wearing some of my favorite shoes again. Handling with gloves on when I get home and putting each pair in semi-quarantine for a few days after each wear. Not at a point where I can wear my dress clothes yet, but decided to get back on my shoe game even if I’m wearing them with scrubs. Last nights shift I was sporting one of my favorite pair of Carminas.
Natural shell cordovan; Robert last.

Top work that man.

 

[MacGuffen]

Am thinking of doing an MTO of a burgundy Cordovan derby longwing, similar to the iconic Alden Longwing color 8. I'm having trouble finding similar RTW shoes with rubber outsoles and buying Alden from Europe is prohibitively expensive.

1. Do you think the Rain last would fit such a derby longwing? It's the only last I have personal experience with, so I'm hesitant to try another last and risk poor fit.
2. Single or double Dainite?
3. Or maybe even York? Pros and cons of York vs Dainite?
4. Blind eyelets seems like the best option?
5. Stormwelt? I'd rather do without since I don't really think it's needed for bad weather and reduces the sleekness.

Thanks.

Edit: I see that, for some reason, the Rain last isn't available when choosing the longwing template.

 

[Mothetgoo]

Same here...I think its pretty clear that the 30 (business) day timeframe was just a marketing tactic used to entice people to purchase in hopes of a quick turnaround time. But I dont really expect to mine actually be shipped until the 45-60 day mark.

I am still waiting on my order from February 12th...

 

[stook1]

Being a doctor in NYC during the pandemic has presented many challenges to say the least. Having to go to bathroom every couple hours to take mask of and drink a bottle of water or two while wearing the hazmat style white jumpsuits when the pandemic peaked to avoid dehydration not the least among them. Still having to wear my mask everyday, but now that things have settled down a bit, finally able to start wearing some of my favorite shoes again. Handling with gloves on when I get home and putting each pair in semi-quarantine for a few days after each wear. Not at a point where I can wear my dress clothes yet, but decided to get back on my shoe game even if I’m wearing them with scrubs. Last nights shift I was sporting one of my favorite pair of Carminas.
Natural shell cordovan; Robert last.

Let me be the first to say (here at least)... Thank you!!

 

[harlequin782]

I am still waiting on my order from February 12th...

Yikes!...damn ?

 

[Gabru]

Being a doctor in NYC during the pandemic has presented many challenges to say the least. Having to go to bathroom every couple hours to take mask of and drink a bottle of water or two while wearing the hazmat style white jumpsuits when the pandemic peaked to avoid dehydration not the least among them. Still having to wear my mask everyday, but now that things have settled down a bit, finally able to start wearing some of my favorite shoes again. Handling with gloves on when I get home and putting each pair in semi-quarantine for a few days after each wear. Not at a point where I can wear my dress clothes yet, but decided to get back on my shoe game even if I’m wearing them with scrubs. Last nights shift I was sporting one of my favorite pair of Carminas.
Natural shell cordovan; Robert last.

Awesome shoes...and THANK YOU for your services!

 

[Neville Southall]

Wow - these new loafers are fucky-fucky (anyone over 30, that means "cool"). Does anybody have anything in Carmina's relatively new "pompei finish"? I'm also worried about how the Forest last would fit on a loafer relative to a lace-up. Think it'd be different? I really like these.

TASSEL LOAFERS 80367 FOREST

TASSEL LOAFERS IN TANNED (POMPEI FINISH) VEGANO...

www.carminashoemaker.com

 

[officine]

Wow - these new loafers are fucky-fucky (anyone over 30, that means "cool"). Does anybody have anything in Carmina's relatively new "pompei finish"? I'm also worried about how the Forest last would fit on a loafer relative to a lace-up. Think it'd be different? I really like these.

TASSEL LOAFERS 80367 FOREST

TASSEL LOAFERS IN TANNED (POMPEI FINISH) VEGANO...

www.carminashoemaker.com

Pompei --

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

I am a relative shoe noob. I own quite a few Aldens including 4 pairs in shell cordovan. I ordered 2 pairs of Carmina cordovan wholecuts. I like the design but when I received the shoes, there is 0 shine compared to my Aldens. What am I missing? Am I supposed to polish these? Or are shiny...

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

It hasn't. Someone is intent on making a Carmina vs. Vass comparison, without knowing what the hell he's talking about. Yes, you!

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[lcdx22]

Anyone get their color 4 orders in yet?