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

[miamidoc]

heh. you reminded me of this hilariousness. btw, these are not my thorpes and no, I would not do this to my thorpes (not that there is anything wrong with that).

Priceless. Haha. Thanks.

 

[Hurlazza4]

Winter tested, not George Red approved. Water began leaking in around 15 minutes after wear.

Nice boots, can you tell us what model they are? Unlike many here, I am a big fan of black boots.

 

[stephenaf2003]

heh. you reminded me of this hilariousness. btw, these are not my thorpes and no, I would not do this to my thorpes (not that there is anything wrong with that).

lol...yeah the leather on our boots, really don’t like salt.

 

[EUtroll]

If you are referring to Forest, I have the same issue but found that the EEE width is MUCH better.

Indeed, the forest last. I thought about that for a pair of chukkas but afraid of the heel slip?

 

[EUtroll]

lol...yeah the leather on our boots, really don’t like salt.

Unfortunately the Belgian way of dealing with the smallest snowflake falling from the sky is to pour 10 kg of salt per square meter....

 

[zag73]

Unfortunately the Belgian way of dealing with the smallest snowflake falling from the sky is to pour 10 kg of salt per square meter....

Ha! In the UK they use a grain of salt per square mile ?

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

Not at all. Same as standard leather choices.

Did you email them about the kudu or just asked if they have other options in the factory that isn’t listed on the website?

I’ve emailed them, asking if they had any leathers that weren’t listed on the site and it was a fail.

 

[zag73]

Just received. Not sure what to make of them...Don’t like to rant but...
Scuffs all over and the sole is bowed. Already had to send the last two orders back because of blatantly obvious defects. Carmina really do need to do something about their quality control.

 

[Nickd]

You’re right, they do. These are slightly different suedes (one has a longer nap) and while it’s not obvious when wearing them, the difference is there. Supremely comfortable though, which makes up for it a little.

 

[zag73]

You’re right, they do. These are slightly different suedes (one has a longer nap) and while it’s not obvious when wearing them, the difference is there. Supremely comfortable though, which makes up for it a little.
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I’ve had this too. The nap on the back pieces is longer. They’ve obviously used cuts from two different hides. Bit cheeky and not something you’d expect given the price. But, defects aside, they’re so damn comfortable. For me the sineu last is hands down the best last . Supremely comfortable and lovely versatile shape.

 

[zag73]

You’re right, they do. These are slightly different suedes (one has a longer nap) and while it’s not obvious when wearing them, the difference is there. Supremely comfortable though, which makes up for it a little.
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By the way, lovely shoes ?

 

[zag73]

You’re right, they do. These are slightly different suedes (one has a longer nap) and while it’s not obvious when wearing them, the difference is there. Supremely comfortable though, which makes up for it a little.
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The one on the left (your right foot) has longer nap?

 

[yengli]

Just received. Not sure what to make of them...Don’t like to rant but...
Scuffs all over and the sole is bowed. Already had to send the last two orders back because of blatantly obvious defects. Carmina really do need to do something about their quality control.

Think most of my pairs have soles that are little bowed. Isn’t that normal? Have a pair with flat leather soles but they need a resole

 

[jischwar]

Just received. Not sure what to make of them...Don’t like to rant but...
Scuffs all over and the sole is bowed. Already had to send the last two orders back because of blatantly obvious defects. Carmina really do need to do something about their quality control.

Maybe dumb to ask, but did you brush the suede? Could just be that it got rubbed the wrong way. I recently bought a pair of EG suede that had spots like that and they just needed to be brushed the correct way

 

[zag73]

Think most of my pairs have soles that are little bowed. Isn’t that normal? Have a pair with flat leather soles but they need a resole

Probably. I’m guessing it’s just how they’re lasted. They’ll probably flatten out with wear. My main gripe is with the scuffs and using cuts from different hides. The scuff will probably brush out but the nap between the back pieces and front is obvious when holding them in your hand .