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Contango

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Any news on whether or not it’s safe to purchase from the website again?
No reply when I email them about it, and it’s still getting hijacked on occasion and I get redirected to a scam website.
 

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Does anyone know when the derby longwing brogues are going to become available again at the US store/online?
 

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I've been wearing a pair of the Black almond toe captoes and they're still stiff as hell. I've probably worn then half a dozen times, do they get softer eventually? I bought the Meermin's as I never wear black shoes and didn't want to dump a wack on Carminas.
 

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Hey guys, need some Meermin fitting advice.

I'm looking at this loafer on the Ron last:


I'm a 7.5UK typically, but an 8uk in Edward Green and Carmina Simpson.

Should I go with 7.5 or 8UK for the Ron last loafer?

Thanks for the help!
 

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Derby boots

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Guys, I saw a listing of the longwing and I really like that shoe. As you know, those are on the Rui last. The Derby boots are on the Rui too but usually the eyelets are completely closed. It's quite a voluminous last. And my feet isn't. But length and width feel good.

Would you recommend going 8.5UK for the blucher or stick with 9UK?
 

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Guys, I saw a listing of the longwing and I really like that shoe. As you know, those are on the Rui last. The Derby boots are on the Rui too but usually the eyelets are completely closed. It's quite a voluminous last. And my feet isn't. But length and width feel good.

Would you recommend going 8.5UK for the blucher or stick with 9UK?

One thing you can do is try your UK9 pair with an extra insole. I usually do that to figure out if I can/should size down. It will show some pressure points or discomfort. Don't put an orthopedic insole but just something like a Saphir charcoal insole. It pretty much mimics a size change.
 

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One thing you can do is try your UK9 pair with an extra insole. I usually do that to figure out if I can/should size down. It will show some pressure points or discomfort. Don't put an orthopedic insole but just something like a Saphir charcoal insole. It pretty much mimics a size change.
Ah, good idea. Will do, I have some from Pedag or that thing. Cause with boots I have no issue since you have the shaft to tighten them but with shoes, I can't haha
 

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I've been wearing a pair of the Black almond toe captoes and they're still stiff as hell. I've probably worn then half a dozen times, do they get softer eventually? I bought the Meermin's as I never wear black shoes and didn't want to dump a wack on Carminas.

Eventually, yes, but it seems to take a while. I have two pairs of Meermins and it took months for them to soften up. Full disclosure, I only wore them once a week or less. I agree that it would be really hard to justify Carmina for something you're only wearing infrequently.
 

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