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

[Darkkp]

You want the lower height boot with the heel counter and cap toe, right? @Carmina should confirm but my recollection is that there isn't a pattern for that exact combination. My order was for basically the same thing just without the heel counter, ie. 80179 with brogue and medalion added.

Did you add broguing to the shaft as well?

 

[stook1]

Did you add broguing to the shaft as well?

Yes.

 

[Darkkp]

Yes.
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Wow, those are amazing. I think I am going for this same makeup without the medallions. Did you have to pay extra for the broguing?

 

[rejuvienate]

You want the lower height boot with the heel counter and cap toe, right? @Carmina should confirm but my recollection is that there isn't a pattern for that exact combination. My order was for basically the same thing just without the heel counter, ie. 80179 with brogue and medalion added.

Sounds like a good makeup

 

[flylikeneagle]

Updated Amaretto list. Removed @FatTuesday and bumped up @melcahoon. Also added @Selection to waitlist

@flylikeneagle
@p1yhRZks
@dfgiop
@serbarristan
@greenhouse
@Mr Clemson
@Darkkp
@stevefok
@danadd94
@Justsole
@Perfectcircles
@ThinkDerm
@Stavros
@rgweiser53
@montanasnipper
@Journeyman
@huytran12716
@pegthaniel
@Shawnc
@George Red
@fykchang
@Tiger81
@LAtty
@lcdx22
@Gertoshav
@melcahoon

Waitlisted:
@Selection

 

[montanasnipper]

I'm going with 80459, which is the boot in the middle, with medallion added to toe.
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My inspiration is the first pair Amaretto's I ever came across, an Alden make up by Citi Shoes. This boot started my obsession with rare shell (specifically lighter shell). Here is a picture of that boot from Misterg's Instagram post

What kind of sole are you going for? Is the medallion an additional charge?

 

[flylikeneagle]

What kind of sole are you going for? Is the medallion an additional charge?

Probably double leather sole but might do single leather and commando or Victoria. Medallion is complementary. Basically anything already available as an option via customization tool is free if charge

 

[PartagasIV]

Would love to get on the wait list! @flylikeneagle

 

[flylikeneagle]

Updated Amaretto list

@flylikeneagle
@p1yhRZks
@dfgiop
@serbarristan
@greenhouse
@Mr Clemson
@Darkkp
@stevefok
@danadd94
@Justsole
@Perfectcircles
@ThinkDerm
@Stavros
@rgweiser53
@montanasnipper
@Journeyman
@huytran12716
@pegthaniel
@Shawnc
@George Red
@fykchang
@Tiger81
@LAtty
@lcdx22
@Gertoshav
@melcahoon

Waitlisted:
@Selection
@PartagasIV
@velomane

 

[Neville Southall]

It closes end of day tomorrow. I'll add you to the list

Fantastic - thank you so much! Looking forward to it.

 

[Gertoshav]

In anticipation of the GMTO, would like to hear some sizing advice from those familiar with Carmina lasts. I have a wide toe, high instep, high arch, and normal heel. Alden Modified 7D fits me the best, Alden Barrie 7E comes in second, and Allen Edmonds 97 7.5D comes in third. I'm considering the Longwing derbys or the Jumper boots, which have Detroit, Soller, Llubi, and Oscar lasts available it seems. I've ruled out the Soller based on Carmina's description of it having a regular fit on the instep and toe area. Any feedback on how the Detroit, Llubi, or Oscar lasts compare to Alden's Modified or Barrie? Thanks!

 

[up1911fan]

In anticipation of the GMTO, would like to hear some sizing advice from those familiar with Carmina lasts. I have a wide toe, high instep, high arch, and normal heel. Alden Modified 7D fits me the best, Alden Barrie 7E comes in second, and Allen Edmonds 97 7.5D comes in third. I'm considering the Longwing derbys or the Jumper boots, which have Detroit, Soller, Llubi, and Oscar lasts available it seems. I've ruled out the Soller based on Carmina's description of it having a regular fit on the instep and toe area. Any feedback on how the Detroit, Llubi, or Oscar lasts compare to Alden's Modified or Barrie? Thanks!

I think you'd be good with all 3. No Detroit experience yet. Llubi has more instep room than Oscar, which I would say is close to a D width Barrie. 6.5 UK Llubi or Oscar should work. Assuming the same length for Detroit.

 

[Gertoshav]

I think you'd be good with all 3. No Detroit experience yet. Llubi has more instep room than Oscar, which I would say is close to a D width Barrie. 6.5 UK Llubi or Oscar should work. Assuming the same length for Detroit.

Thanks for the advice! I was just looking at the Carmina site and they describe the Oscar Jumper boots as low instep, so I've ruled the Oscar last out, so it will either be the Detroit or Llubi for me.

 

[up1911fan]

Thanks for the advice! I was just looking at the Carmina site and they describe the Oscar Jumper boots as low instep, so I've ruled the Oscar last out, so it will either be the Detroit or Llubi for me.

I found Oscar to be similar to Barrie. Llubi is pretty high instep friendly.

 

[flylikeneagle]

I found Oscar to be similar to Barrie. Llubi is pretty high instep friendly.

Do you size down on Oscar? I was going to get jumper boot on Oscar, and was planning on TTS ... I go 0.5 size down on Barrie