ENZO BONAFÉ MTO and GMTO Central

[stook1]

We can do the shaft in large print color 4 but I think @nishant isn't too keen considering he just got the make-up in willow color 4.

TBF, have color 4 vibergs and just picked up the color 2 vibergs so open to changing shell color. Would love the old-school Ravello with the red undertones but I don't think that's available anymore.

There was just a color 4 willow run. Fantastic.

 

[stook1]

We can do the shaft in large print color 4 but I think @nishant isn't too keen considering he just got the make-up in willow color 4.

TBF, have color 4 vibergs and just picked up the color 2 vibergs so open to changing shell color. Would love the old-school Ravello with the red undertones but I don't think that's available anymore.

What about the older light cognac like what Carmina had a couple years ago. It's Ravelloish but a bit lighter, I think.

 

[jischwar]

No. As long as we are in agreement, Lorenzo said he can talk with Horween about getting a big grain print.

What are you thinking ?

I'm not averse to any of the various options under discussion although perhaps leaning towards the color 4 makeup. Having said that the large print shell is intriguing. Never seen it before. Another consideration could be the willow print in a darker color than the round that was done last year, which was.... Amaretto if I recall correctly? or Bourbon?

We can do the shaft in large print color 4 but I think @nishant isn't too keen considering he just got the make-up in willow color 4.

TBF, have color 4 vibergs and just picked up the color 2 vibergs so open to changing shell color. Would love the old-school Ravello with the red undertones but I don't think that's available anymore.

I could be on board with Dark Cognac if it is on the lighter end of the spectrum. I like Mahogany too. If we did one of those I think we should use true brass hardware to really give it a pop.

I think I could also get behind natural (unglazed) or bourbon with the polished brass hardware.

Since I'm in on the Color 4 Willow, I'd be out on that color for this makeup.

Thoughts?

 

[jischwar]

What about the older light cognac like what Carmina had a couple years ago. It's Ravelloish but a bit lighter, I think.

I think I like this, but do you have a pic handy?

 

[winwcy]

interested but never tried on an enzo boot, i wear trickers stow in 8, what size should i wear in 363mod / 74945?
generally I saw people size up half a size for both from their true size

 

[stook1]

I think I like this, but do you have a pic handy?

A few examples from quick search. Several are dupes in different lighting. Not sure if this color is available anymore though.

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

It's not. Kid or goat is much more gentle than calfskin. Carmina advised me against making a wholecut Chelsea boot in kid leather. I just meant in terms of "what it is" - cow:calf::goat:kid.

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

Come the end of April, or early May I have the feeling you will be very pleased you did. :thumbs-up: I'm in on the KA x Carmina GMTO, decided to size same way as rain. Reached out to their customer service which recommended me to do so as well. Looking forward to these!

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

Updating with pics. Looking to sell my Amaretto Shell Wingtip boots. UK8E Llubi last. Brass eyelets and speedhooks, double JR soles. Worn once for a couple hours. $700 shipped CONUS. Last comparison: Alden Plaza, Llubi, C&J 325, Alden Barrie. $600 shipped conus.

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

Good afternoon Gentlemen, I'm not gone, sorry for my silence. Many exciting things coming up these next few weeks. I have not forgotten about our pending GMTOS and will keep you updated soon. Please remember our customer service team is always glad to help if there are any issues or questions...

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

@Carmina Could you confirme us if the colors on this picture is Chestnut Karangrein and Brown Karangrein, please : Because it's not exactly what your templates looks like : Maybe lighting is misleading... Does somebody have Chestnut Karangrein shoes or boots ? I am wondering what it looks...

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

guys - there are several carmina models for about $200 per pair at the madison avenue barneys.

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

Oh yes - tough as nails and soft as butter - the kudu boots (EPxCarmina on Oscar last) can take it all, and will almost certainly outlive me ..! Lovely boots. Does the leather stretch a lot? Or is it similar to calf leather?

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[stook1]

Another option... found this post from the end of 2019: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...-and-boot-thread.268468/page-533#post-9982377

Anyone have more insight into this "olive looking old bronze" color?

Edit: apparent viberg did a run. never heard of this color before but seems darker than I'd imagined. not sure I am too keen on this one. https://www.styleforum.net/buyandse...dovan-service-boot-size-7.18274/#lg=1&slide=4

 

[nishant]

I could be on board with Dark Cognac if it is on the lighter end of the spectrum. I like Mahogany too. If we did one of those I think we should use true brass hardware to really give it a pop.

I think I could also get behind natural (unglazed) or bourbon with the polished brass hardware.

Since I'm in on the Color 4 Willow, I'd be out on that color for this makeup.

Thoughts?

I would not be on Color 4 makeup either for the same reason.

Just like shrunken calf or bison, I think lighter bit grain pattern may not look the most flattering.

To show the shell aging variation, you might want mid to darkish brown hues.


How about using Mahogany or Armagnac for Shell and Big Grain ??

 

[stook1]

I think my heart is most into the #4 makeup on the 74945. Have wanted for a while and it's sufficiently different from my other #4 pair that I'd lean that direction depending upon what you guys come up with for the 2nd makeup.

 

[mugenlove]

I’ll probably come in late @nishant when the makeup gets finalized. I have no current inputs - my order list for 2020 and 2021 is quite large as is but I’m always more or less down to be the 4th or 5th to get a gmto done.

 

[jischwar]

I would not be on Color 4 makeup either for the same reason.

Just like shrunken calf or bison, I think lighter bit grain pattern may not look the most flattering.

To show the shell aging variation, you might want mid to darkish brown hues.


How about using Mahogany or Armagnac for Shell and Big Grain ??

Im probably fine with either leaning towards Mahoganyif on the darker side. If we could see swatches that would be ideal

 

[nishant]

Im probably fine with either leaning towards Mahoganyif on the darker side. If we could see swatches that would be ideal

Lorenzo says this is what Mahogany will look like ..

 

[stook1]

Lorenzo says this is what Mahogany will look like ..

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FWIW, the mahogany pair that i have via skoak is a bit different. Apologies, mine were spotted badly for this pic... they are next to slivers of #4 on the left and amaretto on the right if that's helpful.

 

[nishant]

Precisely why I think Mahogany is a good bet ... if its lighter, we are all happy and if it is darker, again .. we went in knowing that it can be mid to darker brown and there is no love lost !!!

 

[jischwar]

Precisely why I think Mahogany is a good bet ... if its lighter, we are all happy and if it is darker, again .. we went in knowing that it can be mid to darker brown and there is no love lost !!!

Agreed, as long as it's sufficiently different than Color 4, I'm happy.