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

[trevorplease]

What is the difference between Carmina's Saddle cordovan and Natural?

Also Rubi and Color #4?

 

[EUtroll]

Many thanks! I'd be interested in something similar to the 922 or 80254. Are any of these possible?

@Carmina, any positive feedback yet on the possibility for a Detroit wingtip based on either model?

 

[serbarristan]

First wear of the natural NSTs from the other day.

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Beautiful. I love what you did with the custom edge color. Did they charge extra for that change? The halfway point between natural and chestnut is what I’ve been looking for.

 

[stook1]

What is the difference between Carmina's Saddle cordovan and Natural?

Also Rubi and Color #4?

Don't think saddle is available anymore. These things vary (potentially a lot) but generally saddle was slightly darker than natural but lighter than bourbon.

Ruby, I think, is color 2 and is more red than color 4. Again, variable.

The one that really kills me is the original Carmina cognac. THAT was a super color. I would love it if that color came back some day.

 

[stook1]

Beautiful. I love what you did with the custom edge color. Did they charge extra for that change? The halfway point between natural and chestnut is what I’ve been looking for.

Thanks! No extra charge. It's the exact color I was after. I was stressing that it would be too dark but they came out exactly how I was hoping.

 

[serbarristan]

Thanks! No extra charge. It's the exact color I was after. I was stressing that it would be too dark but they came out exactly how I was hoping.

Sweet. Did you request “lighter chestnut” or “darker natural” in the request? I love the lighter stitching of natural and just want a bit more finish to the edges.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

What's funny is that I definitely have the "preppy, southern" taste and more casual look, but I don't love those wide lasts for some reason. I think it's mainly because I am fairly short (5'9") and my feet are relatively small (US8) with a normal width and a slightly narrow heel, so this makes the wider lasts look too blobby, perhaps too work boot like, in my eyes. I suppose that's why I really like Alden Grant, Carmina Oscar, and Viberg 2030, none of which are "pointy" though as personally I hate that look. I guess I'm somewhere in between. Give me a Barrie tanker and I'm fine, but a Trubalance Tanker looks like, well, a tank on my feet.

I actually feel the same way. I have one pair of chrmxl Indies and I know for sure that will be my one and only trubalance lasted boots.

 

[Mothetgoo]

@Carmina is there currently a waitlist that I can get on for the next availability of Amaretto shell? Thanks

 

[stook1]

Sweet. Did you request “lighter chestnut” or “darker natural” in the request? I love the lighter stitching of natural and just want a bit more finish to the edges.

Heh, i'm kinda chuckling since I went around and around on this topic. It's apparently not possible to get white stitching unless you get a natural welt. The welt is dyed after it's stitched. As such, these are, in fact, light chestnut and not dark natural. There is no dark natural. Natural is natural.

One idea that more recently occurred to me is to get a light chestnut dyed edge with a natural welt and white thread. I think it would look good considering how light the edges on my pair are. I'm not sure if Carmina would agree to do this but they might.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Robert last

 

[EUtroll]

I actually feel the same way. I have one pair of chrmxl Indies and I know for sure that will be my one and only trubalance lasted boots.

Probably the same for me, but, wow, the trubalance last is comfy!

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Probably the same for me, but, wow, the trubalance last is comfy!

Maybe I got the wrong size, but it’s too spacious. I think the chrmxl has loosened so much since I bought it that I don’t get the proper support. Probably different with shell.

 

[Trakl]

@Carmina Can your MTO boots (e.g. Jumper Boots 80184) be made as a plain toe instead of a cap toe? And is it possible to request that you use a very thin toe puff (as in your Unlined Chukka 80728)?

And a related question: how is the toe puff constructed on your Norwegian Boots 80488? Is it possible to request a very thin toe puff for this model (MTO)?

 

[peppercorn78]

I love this chukka pattern. And of course color 8 shell...

 

[weissmenswear]

Just received my MTO order from the fee-free weekend promotion several weeks back. Really, really pleased with these Snuff suede Oxfords. Rain lasted, tomir sole with lulus (why not!). Finishing on these is just top notch. Best pair of Carminas in my collection to date (and not my last).

care kit was included @Carmina the suede brush is really great, and the protectant spray is much appreciated.