Massdrop x Carmina Semi-Brogue Oxford

[LA Guy]

I happy to be able to say that Styleforum is getting an exclusive on the new
Massdrop x Carmina Adelaide Semi-Brogue Oxford
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A few of our members from our Carmina thread got to take an early look at the samples, and they'll be posting reviews shortly. We've worked for a while with Massdrop, and my first pair of Carmina I bought in 2007, so it's been a 10 year relationship!

As many of you know, but still bears repeating, Carmina is a fourth-generation shoemaker in Mallorca, Spain, and in the opinion of many, represents one of the best values in Goodyear welted shoes.

The Adelaide features the Carmina semi-brogue pattern on a hand-cut calfskin leather upper from France’s famous Tannerie D’Annonay on top of Rendenbach soles (Rendenbach is a German
manufacturer who has been making oak bark–tanned soles since 1871. This Adelaide is built on the Rain last, a versatile, natural-fitting last with a subtly squared-off toe.

Details
Calfskin upper and midsole from Tannerie D'Annonay
Channeled, beveled, oak bark–tanned sole from Joh. Rendenbach Jr.
Rain last
Goodyear welt
Dovetail heel
Nail-reinforced heel and toe
Handcrafted in Spain
Included
Pair of sized beechwood shoe trees
Pair of Carmina-branded red velvet dust bags
Gift box

Color Choices: black (negro) or brown (marron). Full and half sizes are
available from US men’s 6 to 14. Shoe trees are included.

 

[TAFJIR]

Is it just me or is this a steal at $350??

 

[LAluck5]

already requested a request when this is up for sale. Will be my first pair of Carmina's. I'm excited.

 

[SoGent]

Schweet move guy

 

[LA Guy]

already requested a request when this is up for sale. Will be my first pair of Carmina's. I'm excited.

Seriously, though, I would keep on hitting refresh. I can't imagine that at $350. that these will last that long (production has its limits).

 

[eddiemczee]

This is a stellar drop. I have a pair of these that I bought from the Paris store and it is by far my favorite shoe. Rain is a great last, too. Well done!

 

[LAluck5]

Seriously, though, I would keep on hitting refresh. I can't imagine that at $350. that these will last that long (production has its limits).

I definitely plan on it. Will be my gift to myself for my new job.

 

[troika]

Thanks gang. @LA Guy does exclusive mean we get a pre order opportunity?

 

[LA Guy]

Thanks gang. @LA Guy does exclusive mean we get a pre order opportunity?

Unfortunately not...

 

[Slickaroo]

What advice would you gents have for buying my first pair of Carmina's, being from New Zealand (where Carmina just doesn't exist) I'm feeling a little bit hesitant on spending the money if I can't try them on, any advice?

 

[LA Guy]

What advice would you gents have for buying my first pair of Carmina's, being from New Zealand (where Carmina just doesn't exist) I'm feeling a little bit hesitant on spending the money if I can't try them on, any advice?

There's no perfect way to do things, but perhaps you could check out the Carmina sizing guide here? ( on phone, but just search for "Carmina sizing thread" ).

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[burgerkong]

Hey Fok,

Any chance we could skip the trees and bring the cost down some? Thanks!

 

[breakaway01]

What advice would you gents have for buying my first pair of Carmina's, being from New Zealand (where Carmina just doesn't exist) I'm feeling a little bit hesitant on spending the money if I can't try them on, any advice?

It would help greatly to know your size in other internationally known dress shoe brands, especially if you know the model/last as well. It appears that Loake sells shoes in NZ, for example. I wear a UK 7.5F in Loake Capital and 026F lasts, so UK 7.5EE should (and does) fit me in Carmina Rain. Sneaker/trainer size is not nearly as helpful.

 

[taxgenius]

What's the SF exclusive?

 

[LA Guy]

Hey Fok,

Any chance we could skip the trees and bring the cost down some? Thanks!

Unfortunately not. Though, that did bring a funny segment from Friends to mind (yes, I know, I'm dating myself):