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

[Rodolphe]

Here you are! The light is poor (they appear lighter and show more depth in daylight), but this shows off the texture well, I think. This is 80184 in brown Karangrain on the Oscar last with a Victoria sole, supposedly a chestnut edge and a storm welt.

As you can see the grain is uneven, which I like, and lighter, though still present on the toe. There is a small stain on the right shoe, but it takes a close eye, otherwise they are perfect. Good job @Carmina !
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Beautiful !
I took nearly the same but violet lining for me and without stormwelt.
The Karangrein looks perfect !

 

[Darkkp]

My first pair of shell cordovan boots. I am extremely happy with how they turned out.

 

[Darkkp]

Should I be worried about the creasing location on my left pair?

 

[CrashBurner]

Those who ordered during the customization weekend (the one with complimentary shoe care kit). What cream do they give?

I received Neutral Cordovan Cream and was lucky - it came with the boots.

 

[huskiee]

Hi Carmina. Can you please do a comparison for me between Oscar, Soller and Forrest lasts?

Gracias!

 

[flylikeneagle]

A sneak peek (in poor light) of my Kirby MTO pair. Natural shell NST boots on the Soller last.

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Gorgeous. Did you select double leather soles for this pair?

 

[stook1]

Gorgeous. Did you select double leather soles for this pair?

Thanks! Yes, these are double leather soles. I also requested a light chestnut edge, which turned out even better than I expected. I wanted something just a little bit more finished looking than natural but I didn't want it to be anywhere near as dark as chestnut usually seems to be. Carmina should really consider offering this color as a standard option, in my opinion.

 

[007Bond]

Should I be worried about the creasing location on my left pair? View attachment 1277678

Honestly I think it is personal thing if it bothers you. I have I think 2 pair that do this exact same crease almost the same spot. I at one point I thought maybe the shoe was to small and my foot flexed to close to the front but the fit is great so how could this be. I agree it does not look great in that particular spot. You asked should you be worried if you mean will the boot fall apart or something like that, no. Maybe it should have been lasted tighter in that spot to prevent this I don't know. It could flatten out as the shell breaks in hard to say, I think the pairs I have it does look less then when new. If I was you I would put some cream on them this give the shell some nourishment IMO especially when new and just enjoy.

 

[circumspice]

Should I be worried about the creasing location on my left pair? View attachment 1277678

That looks a bit odd - creasing ahead of the top cap often means a shoe that is too large. The protruberance on the left side also looks a bit odd.

 

[budapest12]

I fail to see any issue whatsoever with that creasing. I don’t even know what it is that should cause any concern.

 

[Betelgeuse]

A sneak peek (in poor light) of my Kirby MTO pair. Natural shell NST boots on the Soller last.

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I demand more pics of those beauties! I think the Soller last looks great too. Definitely need to try it at some point.

 

[zag73]

My first pair of shell cordovan boots. I am extremely happy with how they turned out. View attachment 1277676

I suspect they’re slightly too big for you . Too much volume around that area.

 

[stook1]

I demand more pics of those beauties! I think the Soller last looks great too. Definitely need to try it at some point.

Thanks, I will generate an album for this pair. Unfortunately, home very late last night and weather isn't cooperating today.

 

[bamgrinus]

I suspect they’re slightly too big for you . Too much volume around that area.

Yeah, I agree. Not end of the world or anything. You can probably get away with wearing them with bigger socks.

 

[oskrusa]

A sneak peek (in poor light) of my Kirby MTO pair. Natural shell NST boots on the Soller last.

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Damn! Those are stunning. Please share pics next time you wear them.

EDIT: Just saw a similar request above.