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

[laufer]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

The instep is definattely high. You might want to try Detroit last or Enzo Bonafe shoes.

 

[Patrick1053]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

It may be the case to try EEE. In Carmina sizing EE is standard so I imagine EEE is not way wider. Or maybe a half size up?

 

[zag73]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

Maybe try Sineu last.

 

[Neville Southall]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

You have a really high instep. These won’t work. Try the Detroit last. Alternatively, I recommend Enzo Bonafe. Their shoes are notorious for extra instep room.

 

[Vocans]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

I'd try either Rain EEE or half a size up in Rain EE could work. Rain EEE is wider but I don't think it's significantly wider than EE. As someone else suggested, Detroit is another option

 

[jet-stream]

Custom weekend order from October, 80692 in brown museum. The first pair was remade and there were minor issues with this pair, which Carmina resolved to my satisfaction. I’ve been working on this makeup since March 2019 in terms of making sure the style was available - looking forward to wearing them!

 

[Neville Southall]

Custom weekend order from October, 80692 in brown museum. The first pair was remade and there were minor issues with this pair, which Carmina resolved to my satisfaction. I’ve been working on this makeup since March 2019 in terms of making sure the style was available - looking forward to wearing them!

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We got the same model of NST! Ain’t it cool? Congrats!

 

[miamidoc]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

I have a pair of rain 11uk eee in a Wholecut Black chelsea I’d be willing to loan/possibly sell for you to try. DM me if interested.

 

[miamidoc]

They’re here....

 

[Guccinski L.V.]

Custom weekend order from October, 80692 in brown museum. The first pair was remade and there were minor issues with this pair, which Carmina resolved to my satisfaction. I’ve been working on this makeup since March 2019 in terms of making sure the style was available - looking forward to wearing them!

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Is this really on BALTIX last , as it looks quite balanced and noting like on Carmina website.

 

[JoeRogan]

First pair, Rain UK 10.5 and too tight clearly :/ I'm assuming it will never stretch with that wide of a V. I'll have to return them, and I don't think the EEE Rain will fit either as it looks much too wide, thoughts? View attachment 1399816

Lol I would guess EEE Rain is not wide enough

 

[Guccinski L.V.]

At 309 Eur without VAT this competes nicely with Carmina.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Custom weekend order from October, 80692 in brown museum. The first pair was remade and there were minor issues with this pair, which Carmina resolved to my satisfaction. I’ve been working on this makeup since March 2019 in terms of making sure the style was available - looking forward to wearing them!

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Nice! I demand better pics! Want to see that brown museum.

 

[miamidoc]

First pair. Detroit longwing with loden suede.

 

[BomTrady]

Two MTO pairs arrived today, and I couldn’t be more pleased. Here are the specs of both (comments redacted):
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Overall impressions? Holy ****. Impeccable. The shoes are sublime, from the depth and suppleness of the leather, to the finishing details on the soles. I’m particularly fond of the derby’s JR soles with toe plates and full rubber heel (you can request this makeup in the comments and Carmina will execute it at no additional charge). Interestingly, while both are brown vegano, the derby is a darker, richer shade. It’s a very deep brown with slight hints of mahogany red). Here’s some pics (tried to capture indoor and outdoor lighting).

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Beautiful shoes, absolutely stunning!
I have an off topic question that someone may be able and willing to address, however; does Carmina still offer the hinged shoe trees? They both display both spring and hinged on the website. And I noticed both in some of these recent posts, but was wondering. Also, does anyone even care about the differences?