He replied straight-faced: No, we only use the best full-grain calf for our shoes. Particularly annoying is when they talk about cutting out a middle man, and going straight to consumer. Good engineer last and terrible service boot, there's a reason they never went production on em. I think either would be fine. Even though mine are lace-ups, breaking in has actually been very easy and I also feel like they are totally worth the money. Carmina Forest Oxford and Blucher - 9.5 UK. I mean, if you give the former a high shine they will likely get more attention than the latter with a lesser shine. Customers cant stop talking about Carminas. It takes days to sift through the carmina thread to even know relatively what size to buy. Ive purchased two pairs over the past 10 months from brands in this article. Grant Stone Alexander 8.5E: hoping these fix the sizing issues.**. CJ or Alden or even something slightly lower end like Lof & Tung that is made more tastefully) and higher end makers (e.g. Everyone in London should visit John and ask for his advice on shoes. MP/Barrie 9.5E: Excellent fit right out of the box with thick or thin socks. The insoles in the Carminas are really comfortable, balanced, and well-structured. Actually Im surprised Crownhill wasnt mentioned here, I thought they were quite popular. You are using an out of date browser. Please use the following format to facilitate readability and searchability: This is an example of what a good comment looks like. Bored of counting likes on social networks? Thanks Simon, great work as always. E. D. E. Wide. The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread, Find reviews, recommendations, tips about and appreciation of fine cutlery here. Although classed as subs, most of the time you would be hard pushed to see why. The Shelby boot has a lower instep as a result of the pattern as well. Carmina shoes are made with premium materials that are much superior to materials used for making Meermin shoes. Viberg 2030E 9: Specifically for the Halketts which have a trimmed waist and slight pattern changes these are okay in a half size up with boot socks. Whites Barrie 8.5D: Felt too tight on the instep brand new. Please support us by using them. In addition to the Artista line you allude to, they also have a great customization program. Thats the opposite advice I received on rain from someone else. They may not be top tier but they certainly are hard wearing. It requires more knowledge to be able to see the difference between welted shoes at different stages of the quality segment, in general. Simon, I was wondering what are your thoughts on Sanders. Closed lacing a few mm shy of coming together on day one. Japan: Scotch Grain, Otsuka, Miyagi Kogyo, Oriental. #EasyLifeESMenBoots #DopeBoots #Meermin #TobaccoVintageBoots #EasyLifeES #CasualMenBoots #Carmina #ShellCordovanBurdeosHorweenBoots---ALL UB playlist---: ht. I believe that I am at the upper limit for this last. I think that chukka looks nice. I found it a source of much misinformation. Might not be the same for everyone, but many who havent tried bespoke shoes would be very happy once they do, that Im quite sure off. If you will be ordering from the Trickers website, I suggest going over the fine print. Id highly recommend it for more detail all of these brands, particularly on the technical side. (I think I prefer the darker colour of the first). Side-note: >90% of the sneakers I've worn over the years have been 10D, mostly Vans growing up and later Asics. There are some great savings on offer and often the defects are either unnoticeable or very minor. My personal thoughts are as follows: Loake As the article suggests, the Loake 1880 is the bare minimum you should go for. The close-channel stitching is also a plus, you know youre getting more handwork for the soles. Again, a big thank you to Simon and Jesper for the article. The comment is only in reference to leather. NWT Pual Smith Linen, Cotton & Silk Blend Neck Tie in Navy w/ White Polka Dots from MR Porter, New w/ Tag $200+ Brioni Italian Made Woven Silk Purple Paisley Neck Tie from Bergdorf Goodman, Vintage Dunhill English Made Black Leather Long Wallet. I would also include Lof & Tung on this list its Skoaktiebolagets house brand (though I havent seen any in person), and their customer service is excellent too. Well Id imagine the aim is to make more money, given that some will know the Cleverley name and want to buy into it. Snug toe box, foot extends past footbed on sides, narrow waist causes significant bowing. No issues on 5+ hour rides. Job done. Great advice Edric, thanks for helping Oliver. I have covered Vass and TLB Artista before. Foot extends past footbed on sides. Im not sure what you have to back up that this wouldnt be the case? P-79 last 10D: Excellent fit right out of the box with thick or thin socks. 5. Those two are quite similar, in that they both have pretty large marketing budgets, run their own retail, and have ridden the wave of classic menswear in the past few years. However about 5 years ago they reached some export deals with local retailers here in Canada and is sold here for over 500, where I used to get them shipped from England for 2-300. Could not find info. Regarding the soles, the comment was of course a generalisation, and of course British makers use European soles in most cases, that doesnt change anything. Ive always found the customer service at EG shocking. This is what separates them from the suit debate. Like I said, it wont work for everyone, but might be an option if on a budget. Pinky toe pinches a touch, * **Meermin Bob** 8UK a hint loose at the heel, but snug at the forefoot, * **Meermin Elton** 8UK very snug to start, much more comfy now, * **Meermin Olfe** 8.5UK could've probably gone down to 8UK but is still pretty comfortable, surprisingly not too slippy. Less so in the winter. Compared to the HOK 9 and 2030 9.5 this started with the loosest heel, which lead to a bit of slop, but broke in with some wear. He is, at the moment, offering something special forum readers. me, Morjas and Skolyx have been better in that regard. Buying a pair of Meermins is not a decision that you are going to regret, trust me. Meermins are not bad fits though; these shoes are flexible and stretchable enough to blend with your feet measurements accurately once you get the right sizing. "Another area where a lot of the English makers fall down, at this price level and below, is the soles, which aren't as good as Spanish brands in general. 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. Ive thoroughly enjoyed this article and PS in general. Also I heard that they are actually trying to improve or change things constantly. So, in summary, if you look at the price, most of Carmina's shoes cost 329 or 395 or $475, and for that amount of money, the range of last you get is quite good. Its a solid fit. Makes buying difficult, much like with Vass. To me, theyd come in just below C&J, Loding in Canada had a service (a couple years back) that involved a full time patina specialist in Montreal. And do you know any retailer in continental Europe who sells Anthony Cleverley? F. E. F. Extra-wide. As of late, I found that the cost differential between Crockett & Jones and Carmina has become more significant. PS Presents 23: Arterton, LEJ, Marrkt, Fox and Rubato, Click on an image to enlarge. Japan is the biggest market in Asia for dress shoe brands, but a lot of the cheaper shoes (below 200) are made elsewhere in Asia and just finished at home (similar to Italy). Simon wrote that it is expensive to add an extra width across all shoes. Their prices and quality is a good balance. Free shipping for many products! Cheaper shoes will often have small mistakes, such as little splits in the sole or heel stack. Aha, I see. Not having a physical shop makes a small difference, as does not selling wholesale or using an agent, but that doesnt translate to a shoe thats twice the quality. Own a pair of derby shoes in the last now. Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc) - official thread. Cnes (above), for example, has been exhibiting in various fairs around Europe, looking for retailers, and is very nicely made, with a bevelled waist and otherwise refined make. Update: had to take the leather insert out, just couldn't deal with how shallow the toe box is. A lot of side to side play in the ankle. I've come to think of myself as a 10E. Ive found having slowly worked my way up the chain that in terms of value for money, its Cheaney, Trickers and Alfred Sargent which have ultimately paid off. Arch might be a little too aggressive for my right foot, but it should break in more. 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. Too tight in the vamp and mid-foot. Grant Stone Oliver 9D: Great fit. Ill be reviewing them separately, as theyre more similar to other shoes weve covered. * **Midas Bootmaker Landshaker** 42EU excellent fit with room to wiggle toes in medium socks. With that said, the number of good bespoke shoemakers that will make sure to both deliver good fitting and very well-made shoes is still very high in the world. Morjas, and the other Swedish brands Myrqvist and Skolyx, all use leather board heel stiffeners. Andres Sendra: I have a pair of wholecuts. But I would be fairly confident that, as with other English makers, you get pretty much exactly what you pay for. Carminas guidance is down by half for shell or for unlined , in all lasts. Much better quality than todays Allen Edmonds at comparable prices. Easily the best of the budget shoes and whilst they dont match Crockett and Jones, they are not a million miles away. And they are a Canadian brand not American. Thats interesting. For a reasonable upcharge, you can select any of their basic designs and pick your own choice of last, leather, and sole options. Thursday Captain 9D: Felt too tight on the instep brand new. Im looking to acquire a couple of pairs of tassel loafers (one dark brown suede and one black calf). Interesting times and personal style journey. On the raw materials, you get oak-bark tanned soles, you get the top level of upper, and so on. My understanding is that AE is below the likes of Crocketts in terms of make, but thats based on the input of people like Jesper who know more about them than I do. Red Wing Iron Rangers (Last 8): 10D, forefoot stretched to be very comfortable. Thanks for this, Simon. The next level of price is below 250. An interesting read. Having a shorter HTT than HTB allows me to wear it 1 down from by brannock. Trickers are by no means accessible by price point (especially in the US) but get a pair from the outlet and you still have a pair of tanks that will last you for at least a decade. Very comfortable, heel is a smidge roomy, but overall an extremely comfortable last. Exceptional quality and the best quality shoes I own. The shoe also felt very light, like it was cheaply constructed. Ive undergone a career change and offices in the US have become more and more lax about dress standards, even prior to 2020. Are there other difference? 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