Of course choice is more limited, and its more pot luck, but who doesnt love a bargain? Because every Carmina thread is comprised of "what size am I" questions. Trickers 4497s: 8.5 is a little too short, while 9 feels too big in most pairs. For 200, its a really solid shoe. The subreddit about quality footwear. Alden Van (unlined shell): 10D, ended up selling before fully breaking in. Theyre good at marketing and following trends in particular, and have done very well in recent years. Edward Green)? What type of heel stiffener do they use? Well done for covering affordable RTW brands instead of bespoke that few will be able to consider. Left foot was okay. Both of my pinky toes stick slightly out, sometimes I say I have splayed toes, but it's really just the pinky toe on each foot likes a bit of room. Altra Lone Peak 3.5: 12D, weirdly enough. Everything from the finishing, to the thick upper, to the last shape seemed cheap and unattractive. He was told they had changed, as you see seem to have observed as well. You can buy Carmina shoes at price tags that read between 341 and 407. Please use the following format to facilitate readability and searchability: This is an example of what a good comment looks like. Maybe a little wide fitting but enjoyable and no breaking in required. Nick horween has spoken at length about this, so shell cordovan chromexcel etc are technically corrected grain. Carmina is the best of the Mallorca-based shoemakers (which includes Meermin and TLB Mallorca), but is more expensive than either Meermin or Spier & Mackay by about double. Im a student in Sweden and I have worn a couple of the brands mentioned in the article (and in the comment section) during the last couple of years. Total:1,176 (members:154, guests:1,022), Preorders, Group Made-to-order, trunk shows, and o. Its also (if im not mistaken) the only brand that advertises the fact that they use full-grain leather from reputable tanneries on all their shoes (admittedly, based on the price, they probably use the cheaper cuts of leather, but from those tanneries nonetheless). I agree they provide an excellent service and are great ambassadors for the brand, which is why I think it is clever of them as a company not to be involved in the complexity of rents, leases, employees etc. Very useful for us who buy shoes in this price range. Did not break in enough to be able to wear even thin socks. Free shipping for many products! F. E. F. Extra-wide. Good point Ben, Im not sure. Nice idea for a thread, but does anyone have experience with carmina's wide width options? Actually, given the reader survey we did last year and how much the average reader earns and spends, I wouldnt be surprised if most do spend that regularly on their shoes. Carmina shoes are more comfortable, flexible, and relaxing than the Meermins. You pay less for a Spanish shoe, and still less for a Vietnamese one. Boot socks. Carmina shoes are good shoes that firmly grip your feet for extra balance and stability. Other than that, interesting article. Very nice article. There are some good value pick ups in this range, especially when youre figuring out what you like and dont like and building up your wardrobe slowly over time.. Nice, good to hear your experience Taylor, thanks. I could fully close the lacing with the shoes still being a little loose with 9E. While not terribly drastic, this feature requires a bit more toe box space. * **Gaziano Girling TG73** 8.5EUK comfortable but slight pinching at pinky toe, * **Grant Stone Leo** 8.5D super comfortable boot last, bit roomy, * **Joe Works JOE-0** 8UK instep too low - v gap in oxford laces, * **Loake Capital** 8UK snug with room at the toe, perfect fit, * **Lof and Tung S** 8UK great fit though instep is perhaps a bit high, * **Mattina N** 42EU Great fit with little to no heel slip, instep is like Loake Capital/Carmina Rain, * **Mattina C** 42EU Great fit with little to no heel slip, instep is like Loake Capital/Carmina Rain. The main difference is that cheaper brands use split suede, where the hides have been split into two layers (sometimes even three, but thats mainly used for even cheaper shoes), while more expensive brands use reverse calf suede (where you have the full hide, and the flesh side is sanded). So lets see. Ive thoroughly enjoyed this article and PS in general. See and interact with all Instagram stories @PermanentStyleLondon. It's a reasonably generous last. Carminas are better than Meermin shoes today because of one major thing: Better Material Quality. AEs MacNeil is the epitome of wingtips imho. Jespers site is shoegazing.com. Even more troubling is that I found no review by an established website stating so. Dedicated to informing, teaching, and sharing. What I had in mind though was a roundup like this one with Jespers input. Alden TruBalance 9D: Its just so good. Although, suede uppers would take a long time to wear out. Im surprised not to see JFitzpatrick in the Spain list. Dress socks. Any other top level comments will be deleted. Carmina shoes are made with classy Shell Cordovan Leather that is really elegant and unique. Way too narrow all around, last too tapered for my taste. And it seems like, that level of service pervades the company. Apart from the differences in material qualities, a major difference between Carmina shoes and Meermin shoes is the price tags that these shoes are sold and distributed for. I also happen to like their lasts, which are sleeker than anything else I own but the C&J 348. Trickers appears to have a wider breadth to me, especially in country shoes and boots in lots of leathers and colours. Ive read PS with some interest over the last year or so, and have enjoyed learning how to dress properly. #EasyLifeESMenBoots #DopeBoots #Meermin #CarminaBoots #ShellCordovanBoots #EasyLifeES #CasualMenBoots #MereminPlumMuseumCalf #Meerminbelts---ALL UB playlist-. Brett has called it an EE width in the past, I don't think its much wider than the 2030 at the ball where it matters most, but the heel is extra wide and the toe box doesn't taper as much so there's more toe room as well. Something to keep in mind. This means that in our Goodyear welted shoes you are likely to go down 0,5 size compared to what you wear in Meermin Hiro. To be honest, I wasnt impressed. Myrqvist, which we mentioned at the start, is one of these and uses fairly good raw materials - sourced from well-known tanneries like Du Puy in France. Their last is made for the Japanese feet, which are flatter in general with a smaller heel. I'd still stick with your usual 2030 size. The other thing about Carmina is they have increased prices and reduced quality in some areas in recent years. Ive also, more recently, experienced the customer service at GC and G&G excellent in both cases, as was the consistently good service at the Little Cheaney shop in Leeds, when I lived in the North of England. Still being worn with same sock thickness as the other Parkhurst last. Interesting selection. Like I said, it wont work for everyone, but might be an option if on a budget. Check the Noble Shoe eshop for several decent ones. I would instead recommend taking this last TTS and just wearing thick socks as sometimes it can run small. I can fully close the balmoral lacing most of the way up for an ideal look. Hi Simon, you mentioned at the top that Carmina doesnt use plastic heel stiffener. Press J to jump to the feed. It's a strange feeling last, but I can make it work. The English brands at this price level are Loake (1880 range, above) and Barker, both of whom make their uppers in Asia to cut down on costs. Would you stick to brands such as Alden, EG, (or else) for RTW ? After that in the US you get down into much cheaper brands, like John Doe which are made in Mexico. They also have thin rubber soles throughout, which some people like more, but is cheaper as well.. I suspect 8UK would have been better, * **Enzo Bonafe 74945** 8UK perfect fit, snug around the heel and ball with a comfortable instep but still toe room, * **Enzo Bonafe 804** 7.5UK fits a bit better than 8UK, 8UK has a lot of heel slip in shell boots, * **Enzo Bonafe 062** 8UK fits similarly to 804 7.5UK. Could not find info. Thats interesting. A little little uncomfortable initially, but that's just due to the heel counter. Depends on the shoe store whether they stock them though. Its a last designed to accommodate a range of foot shapes and I was able to comfortably wear them from day 1 with my preferred boot socks. Its a smidge roomy, but I don't believe going an extra half down would have worked and I prefer boots to be worn with boot socks. Steve. Seeing an article like this is refreshing, its nice to see PS being more inclusive by discussing products which are more budget friendly. I own several of the shoes mentioned in this article (Meermin, Allen Edmonds, Loake 1880, Carmina) and if theres one thing I learned, it is that: you cant buy Gold for the price of Copper. Santoni I have experienced, and I would say the same. Meermins have also been fine, especially for suede loafers. Merrell Vapor Glove: 10D, no issues since there's barely any structure. Simon, I really appreciate the articles lately with a focus on quality at a more approachable price point. As Carmina did when it first became popular, and as TLB Artista (below) is perhaps doing now. Great read Simon. They are amazing shoes. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. He was also involved in the development of the TLB Artista range, so there is a financial relationship with all of those brands. I can only speak for Cheaney, but the staff were very helpful and there was a good range when I visited around 7 months ago. Allen Edmonds 511G 9.5D: Slightly long and a bit too voluminous, was meant to be worn with dress socks, end up wearing it with boot socks to make it fit. Ive only been reading PS for a few months, and I immediately got hooked to the point that I spend my free time reading past articles in order to catch up. I have had a very different experience with EG service. I have been wearing several pairs for ~18 years without an issue besides replacement of a couple of degraded rubber heel soles. Also it seems that Carmina outlet in Granada used to sell Meermin shoes a few years back. Its the same width as the 8.5E, but just a smidge longer and is perfect. The question there is how long such value lasts, when the company grows or takes on new costs. Gaziano & Girling MH71: UK 11.5 F. Gaziano & Girling GG06: UK 11.5 F. Gaziano & Girling KN14: UK 11.5 F. Gaziano & Girling DG70: UK 11.5 F. Gaziano . Truman P-79 9D: Nice fit. Customers cant stop talking about Carminas. Truman P-79 9D: Good fit, was snug the first day with boot socks and now comfortable with boot socks. Not sure why this is the case. When I complained I was told The second pair is always better ! My issue with C&J is that the range of G fits has been reduced significantly. They have done a small amount of RTW for a while, its just enlarged recently. One brand not mentioned were the French company Bexley. These shoes have seen some heavy use and have been worn at least twice as much as the previous pair. Less so in the winter. 1. If I have fit issues, it is usually due to rubbing on superolateral aspect of the right 5th toe. Its a long time since Ive worn shoes at that price level, and I simply have no frame of reference. Some heel slip until broken in. I do appreciate your recommendations to other blogs/websites/magazines as its not always easy to spot good work in the vast numbers of style websites. You know what youre getting. 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