Thanks Aidan. After trying on shoes in Trading Post, the fit is so much better than any western brands Ive ever tried. However, after having broken in the heel of my 9.5E MP, I feel like I would have actually been just fine going straight 9.5E. Ostmo Moe 43.5: Tried these on and this was a bang on size. Really appreciate the advice. Grant Stone Oliver 9D: Great fit. The shoes might look good on the feet, but if you pick them up and look closer, youll notice little errors. The soles have also had some quality issues my shoes have channeled soles, and the top layer has peeled off repeatedly at the edges. Again, a big thank you to Simon and Jesper for the article. MP/Barrie 9.5E: Excellent fit right out of the box with thick or thin socks. The Brannock size (heel-to-toe) will be the top parent comment. The alternative is leather board read the rest of the article and youll see it. Given I can purchase a pair of CJ for 650 retail shipped from England this is not a great value. I normally wear medium weight socks from Darn Tough and Wigwam unless otherwise specified. The class that you are getting for Carmina shoes is of real excellence. I'm looking at a cobbler union in a 312 last they recommended 1.5 down from brannock. The equivalent shoes are both online currently for 400 each. Some of the best dress shoes that you can get with your money today are the Carminas and the Meermins. Heel is kind of big for an oxford shoe it turns out, stick to a boot for this last. They can be found on many websites for less than 300( e.g. Will post more fit notes when they arrive. I'd still stick with your usual 2030 size. Based on reviews, Im hopeful. Note: I have pretty weird feet, slim waist, slim heels, slightly high instep, and low volume. Please use this thread to list your sizing in various lasts compared to your Brannock size. I know last shape and design are the most obvious differences. I think either would be fine. The two lasts I mentioned are super comfortable straight out of the box, and I can wear them all day without the slightest discomfort. Interesting ! Thats the opposite advice I received on rain from someone else. Exactly!! Own a pair of derby shoes in the last now. The Shelby boot has a lower instep as a result of the pattern as well. Vanity may well be part of the explanation, its hard to say. Carminas actually have better fits than Meermin shoes. Simon as always your articles are informative and an education. My experience with them has been very similar to yours, Felix. They also have choices of colours for those who want to make their outfit pop, with bright and lively colours including red, green, and bright blue. To me, they have been 100% worth the money. Most brands provide one width per shoe/last, which in the end really limits your ability to find the right fit (not to mention, to find the right fit for the shoe you actually want to buy). Significantly roomier fit than the 65 last so, even though they don't fit my foot shape well, they're reasonably comfortable. The price range for Meermin loafers is $165 for women and $175 for men. But in the same moment, I realised this was unfair. Simon's books and product collaborations are available to buy through the Permanent Style shop. 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. The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread, Find reviews, recommendations, tips about and appreciation of fine cutlery here. Carmina shoes are good shoes that firmly grip your feet for extra balance and stability. i would think they sit somewhere between C&J and Loake/Barkers. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today! I wear a US10/UK9 and opted for a UK9, on Pepe's recommendation, and the fit is spot on. Thursday Captain 9D: Felt too tight on the instep brand new. Im not sure what you have to back up that this wouldnt be the case? Plain black Oxfords from Churchs who are near the rail station. REGULATION AND US. I have to disagree. This is more than just the upper, but depending on the build, the leather insole will mold and compress to the foot. Here's some of my sizing for reference: Meermin RON 11.5 medium Tricker's Bourton 10.5 Tricker's Stow 11 Carmina Xim UNLINED 10.5 Carmina Simpson 11.5 Alden Grant 11.5 From a comfort perspective these are unrivaled for the price, similar to how I have heard Baudoin & Lange described. 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. Loake1880 is good starting point and it used to be a very good value. Will they last much longer? If one do good research ahead of placing an order (not just go by brand names and heritage, doesnt work anymore in the bespoke shoe world), choose a brand that suits ones style and preferences for shoes, the chance youll get your best shoes ever are very high. I bought AS through him when they were the best value for money in higher end shoes then moved to C&J on his advice. Nike Memeshots: 11D, narrow in the forefoot but fine after a week or two. In general, I think this breakdown demonstrates that you still largely get what you pay for with shoes. The close-channel stitching is also a plus, you know youre getting more handwork for the soles. I think that chukka looks nice. He also claims that Barker use corrected grain leather on some of their shoes I asked them and the is not true. Hi Simon, you mentioned at the top that Carmina doesnt use plastic heel stiffener. Think Ill grab a pair of black calf Trickers first, then see how I go. P-79 last 10D: Excellent fit right out of the box with thick or thin socks. Some can only be purchased at high upcharge compared to what they cost in Europe, while some can be bought from European retailers with free shipping, VAT deducted and no customs charge (as long as below $800) so they come out 15-20% cheaper than they cost in Europe. However, a really bright or unsual patina has never really been my style, and is becoming even less so. The alternative was to shut out the market of men with wider feet. Grant Stone Alexander 8.5E: hoping these fix the sizing issues.**. Normal arch/instep. Not a big difference though. It hails from Meermin's Classic Collection, which is the less expensive of the two lines, at 160euro/pair (or roughly $205). **Notes about feet:** Left foot pretty much bang on 9D, right foot maybe 9.25D. An apron toe penny loafer from Orbans last summer that were on clearance for 60 euros. These would be an excellent fit if the toe box was a bit wider. Buttero Tanino: UK9, still breaking in but fits well. I feel much less tired in my feet after a long day, and if one have a bit problematic feet it will be an even bigger difference. Carminas are more expensive than Meermin shoes, but they are also more valuable. The question there is how long such value lasts, when the company grows or takes on new costs. Very comfortable, heel is a smidge roomy, but overall an extremely comfortable last. Viberg 2020 8.5 GYW: Kinda snug, had to stretch out the instep, slightly smaller than the stitchdown version. These are two of the best known shoe brands internationally, with Crocketts a British mainstay and Carmina (above) coming to prominence in the past 10 years. The C&J hangrade, however, is another story. Worn with normal dress socks. Looking at the Genova last. Im trying to decide between the following two options: 1) Myrqvist Molle Loafers @ 151 per pair, 2) Trickers Elton Loafers @ 225 per pair (on sale). The heel is the most notably roomier and the length actually seems to be the same. As someone who generally purchases shoes in this price point and has experiences with Carmina, Loake, Allen Edmonds, Berwick and Meermin.. Second is a Loake 1880 snuff suede apron derby boot. Closed lacing a few mm shy of coming together on day one. 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. Like the arbitrary claim that the soles on English soles wear out more quickly than European ones. Carmina shoes are more comfortable, flexible, and relaxing than the Meermins. Nice idea for a thread, but does anyone have experience with carmina's wide width options? More disclosure is called for before putting a disclaimer on others situation. Brands like Cheaney, Churchs, Trickers and Grenson dont feature here? 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. Premium Leather Uppers stitched down well with Goodyear Welting strategies make the Carmina shoes to be one of the most well-finished shoes that we have had the privilege of wearing. I loved the MTO experience there. Id highly recommend it for more detail all of these brands, particularly on the technical side. Simon wrote that it is expensive to add an extra width across all shoes. The soft cushioning of the insoles in Carmina shoes are some of the best in the industry today. Sizing as 10D often feels the most natural for overall volume but is usually tight in the mid-foot (not always noticeable until I've walked in the shoes for a while), sometimes toes/ball, and occasionally a bit short in the arch/flex point. I dont think it is available outside of Japan though. No issues on 5+ hour rides. I've been told that the forest last is the only one available in a wide, but only in mto. No need to own property, employ shop staff etc etc. Carmina shoes are more fashionable and elegant than the Meermin shoes. Still a well-made shoe, but too much spent on marketing and retail. Alden Trublanace 9D: Far more volume than I need and a lot of play side to side in the ankle area but certainly comfortable. The shoe comes on Meermin's Ama last, which is of a classic and elegant shape. p.s. I can fully close the balmoral lacing most of the way up for an ideal look. Rock Your Socks- show your sock, shoe & pant combos, *DROP 3/1* NWT $240 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Italian Made Navy Linen & Mulberry Silk Twill Neck Tie, * DROP 3/1 * NWT $225 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Italian Made Square Knit Solid Black Silk Neck Tie, R.M.Williams Comfort Craftsman Tobacco Suede UK 8.5 H. OGIO Golf Travel Bags The Royal Experience! Using these focus points, lets get into the comparison of these two shoe brands: Also, the materials of the Meermin shoes are flexible and stretchable enough to accommodate most feet. Noel: That was the point I was trying to make, when I wrote: whats my experience, and I know for many others as well who have good bespoke shoes, is that the experience of wearing them, with the snug comfortable fit, excellent arch support etc, widely triumph wearing RTW/MTO Goodyear welted shoes. Put simply, if you pay 250 for a shoe you cannot get 500 quality. They have done a small amount of RTW for a while, its just enlarged recently. Unlike tailoring where fashions and preferences can change over time, given your taste and understanding of fit also develops, shoes are mostly immune to change. Sendra is a factory that makes for a lot of cheaper start-ups, because theyre so flexible and have no minimums. Any feedback from you on this brand. 8UK was much too loose. Boot socks. Dress socks. I spoke to folks at Carmina and got somewhat mixed opinions, the wrench in the equation being size variances on the lasts for both unlined and shell materials. I acknowledge I am emotionally attached to AE, it was the first quality brand I could access. The last is generally nicer, finer finishing elements are nicer, fewer corners are cut in certain areas, etc. Sizing as 10E and filling in vertical space as needed seems to offer the best fit, without any of the above problems. They look nice to me, but as I have only been buying shoes from British shoemakers, I am unsure whether their last may look showy or unusual comparison. Ive thoroughly enjoyed this article and PS in general. Much better quality than todays Allen Edmonds at comparable prices. Still would have preferred 9.5E if it were offered. Of course a 200 shoe is going to look and feel cheap. With TLB, you could choose a more versatile dark-brown calf, or perhaps brown suede but with leather soles. It is good with athletic socks. Fully bespoke shoes including trial pair start from about 550 depending on the exchange rate, and they offer ready to wear / MTO lines of various grades between 65 and 450. Hi Peter yes its something weve talked about regularly, and theres a dedicated page on it here. Carminas are better than Meermin shoes today because of one major thing: Better Material Quality. My personal experience I can unreservedly recommend Allen Edmonds (the Strand in particular). , yet they settle for shoes at a, relatively speaking, much lower level. Youre right, the second pair are a little more casual, but I think either would be OK and personally I prefer the shorter apron of the former. Perhaps other readers can. Its particularly difficult with Oxfords, a Meermin Linea Maestra in a narrow width is the only pair I have that Id say fits spot on, all others are uncomfortable if I need to walk for a decent distance. However, when I visited meermin pop up in London, I dont think I would ever get a black box calf from them! The $200 Meermins (while being good value for money) is nowhere near the equivalent of a pair of Carminas, and they would be quite far from the likes of G&G or EG. If anything, I would say last and design are the least obvious things they are the easiest ones to mimic. This is interesting my experience is the complete opposite. These shoes have seen some heavy use and have been worn at least twice as much as the previous pair. Aha, I see. **. But its a not a secret that English brands, in general (this for example does not go for the premium brands) use less good leather soles than Spanish and Italian makers of welted shoes, in general. 7.5UK fits well with thicker socks. Please support us by using them. Thats is some very useful information Jesper, thank you! Most shoes that say theyre made in the Almansa area of Spain are made by Sendra.. Im sure PS readers would disagree! Grant Stone Leo 9D: Solid fit. For example, I got two new boots from the UK this week: a shell Carmina balmoral at just over $500 USD and C&J Galway 2 at just under $390 USD. I'd probably be good with a 10E. Im a scrooge but think this is crucial to include in your mental budget. Notes about feet: Low instep, low arch, wide-ish with somewhat splayed toes. In addition they come in some very handsome styles. They both have a very knowledgeable blog dedicated to shoes. AEs MacNeil is the epitome of wingtips imho. By far the highest quality of any of the brands on this list (and in my opinion, the most elegant lasts). Fit seemed good at first but toe box is just too narrow for extended wear. I also happen to like their lasts, which are sleeker than anything else I own but the C&J 348. Easily the best of the budget shoes and whilst they dont match Crockett and Jones, they are not a million miles away. Career and job listings in fashion, mens clothing, Reviews of Classifieds and classifieds sellers, No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread (a.k.a. Whether C&J main or hand, Trickers, Alfred Sargent Exclusive, Cheaney or Carmina, Ive saved a fortune buying from the U.K. every time with no VAT, fair shipping and often times on terrific sales due to COVID and needing to move their inventory. Ive around 20 pairs of Carmina, 2 of C&J mainline and a dozen of C&J hangrade. Absolutely do not take it 1.5 down from Brannock like Viberg recommends. Just make sure Trickers does not end up too chunky for you. regards judging quality by calf not suede? NEW Allen Edmonds Leeds 9591 8.5 E Shell Cordovan Color 8 PTB Blucher USA. For the brands mentioned in this article, everyone uses split suedes, except Carmina and TLB Mallorca (C&J mainly have splits for Benchgrade, while they use reverse calf for Handgrade). I have a pair of 9D shell chukkas that fits well, but after 2 months still has a little heel slip. !!! Kyle from Baker's later told me that my instep width is more like EE/EEE, which is what causes many of my fit issues around the mid-foot. But now I can confidently say this was the right choice and it is worth breaking that arch in to get fit and support of this level. Even for me and I have narrower feet than the average man. Very nice article. Orbans (above) is a brand started by Marcos Fernandez, who also started Septieme Largeur and other brands in France. Leo 9E/9.5D: Bad fit. Brilliant. Asics GT2000: 11 - Perfect fit. 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. The instep is high, but massive on the service boot pattern. Its just a selection of brands, and focus were on cheaper shoes than J. FitZpatrick (although he has a new lower-priced range coming). However to their credit, Loakes customer service was excellent. Perhaps Alden, which usually has the option for lots of widths? European lasts just dont fit well as they have heels that are way too big. Too tight in the vamp and mid-foot. Sizing down 1 from your HTT could be tricky. Its just not possible.. In fact at some point I wondered whether you were being protectionist of Northampton makers by apparently shunning AE, but then I could not see anywhere else that could be like you. Will it be in Spain 1 or Spain 2 in your list? In the bobcat it runs slightly large, and in the 145 it runs slightly narrow. I'm also guessing that either 9 or 9.5 in their new wide sizes would work well. Carminas are more expensive than Meermins. Ive purchased a few Grenson pieces this year. I used to be in England regularly, but missed the chance to check out their below-5 widths. The leather feels like a glove and is truly unlined (to the extent that the uppers almost collapse under their own weight), unlike Carminas unlined shoes which dont feel all that different from normal lined shoes. I run in minimal shoes, lift in minimal shoes or barefoot, and hike a lot in zero-drop trail runners. spoo -- great thread idea (I'll soon add my info ). Carmina shoes are better than Meermin shoes. #EasyLifeESMenBoots #DopeBoots #Meermin #CarminaBoots #ShellCordovanBoots #EasyLifeES #CasualMenBoots #MereminPlumMuseumCalf #Meerminbelts---ALL UB playlist-. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. However, I continue to buy loafers from Allen Edmonds because they sell shoes that come in 4-5 widths, so its easy for someone with narrow feet to find loafers that fit and wont fall off. Ended up selling years later. Permanent Style is the UK authority on classic and luxury menswear. Very comfortable, great instep for oxfords, * **Trickers W2298** 8UK a bit tight at the toes, perfectly snug everywhere else, * **Trickers 4444** 8UK tiny bit of heel slip, fits like a dream at the ball, * **Thomas George Jackas** 7.5UK a bit roomy. Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. My personal thoughts are as follows: Loake As the article suggests, the Loake 1880 is the bare minimum you should go for. The quotes throughout are his. Crockett & Jones (bench grade): I own the Alex (wholecut on 348 last). Allen Edmonds 65: 10.5D - Okay fit. Since that was my advice in your survey, I can only but congratulate. Its a long time since Ive worn shoes at that price level, and I simply have no frame of reference. The only major disadvantage compared to Goodyear is that the stitches come through on the inside of the shoe. Meermins can be bought at prices between $160 and $210 in the online and offline marketplaces today. I have owned shoes from most of the English brands, and 5-10 Spanish brands and 5-10 Italian brands, and its a quite clear difference (but again, there are exceptions in both directions. JavaScript is disabled. The high end, aspirational item is necessary too and will always be a hallmark of your site, but I believe you have wisely corrected a too marked journey into luxury where many less of us could have followed. Id put them at around Barker/Loake territory, perhaps slightly better. It will be creeping in going forward too, whenever it makes sense. Similar wide heel to the 1035. There is no question that the 2 pairs of EGs I have are simply fantastic and of higher quality that CJ and Carmina. Carminas just dont break down easily. Did not break in enough to be able to wear even thin socks. You must log in or register to reply here. No real complaints, but I haven't tried them in quite a while. Tanks, if you will. Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc) - official thread. Theres a lot of marketing in this entry-level market: everyone says their shoes are handcrafted, using the best materials.. At Styleforum, youll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis. However without the insert there's too much volume so now I'm shopping for a 3/4 insert to toss in them. and the results for the money where quite good.at a distance, you could mistake them for Berluti, at 1/4 the price. Jesper concludes by saying: You cant expect to get a really premium shoe for an entry-level price, and you shouldnt get too excited at places that promise that. Back to Morjas specifically. G. F. G. . My favorite last for standing long periods. For what its worth Joshua, (with plenty of experience of both) I wouldnt necessarily consider C&J a step up from Trickers. Carmina shoes have soles that are durable and very comfortable in their design, due to the Goodyear Welt construction used to hold them in place. 2030 last 9.5: Acceptable fit with tongue pad and thin socks. On the other hand, Meermins wont last you as long as Carminas will. I typically shy away from the lighter browns etc.. and thought this might be a good alternative and could be quite versatile. Rafal hails from Poland and is a shoemaker who creates each pair of shoes by himself. Both these shoes are true to size, but Carminas are however more fitting and properly sized than the Meermin shoes. No idea what size I'd need to make this last work but I'd guess something like 9.5EE. Rock Your Socks- show your sock, shoe & pant combos, *DROP 3/1* NWT $240 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Italian Made Navy Linen & Mulberry Silk Twill Neck Tie, * DROP 3/1 * NWT $225 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Italian Made Square Knit Solid Black Silk Neck Tie, R.M.Williams Comfort Craftsman Tobacco Suede UK 8.5 H. OGIO Golf Travel Bags The Royal Experience! With Meermins, you get a refined-classy style that is set to rule the modern scene. Thursday Vanguard 9.5D: Toe box is a bit tapered for my liking, but overall fit is so-so. 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. He knows the market back to front and is a lovely gent. Its a solid fit. Press J to jump to the feed. While not terribly drastic, this feature requires a bit more toe box space. Barefoot, thick socks, whatever. The 5th toe of my right foot has always been mildly adducted and overlapping the 4th toe. Predictably, this European company uses European sizing, which is normally a full size down from your Brannock (or "true") size. I got tired of my usual worn brands price development and wanted to see if it is possible to find decent shoes under 300 Euros, which in my eyes is in no way cheap. On the raw materials, you get oak-bark tanned soles, you get the top level of upper, and so on. Parkhurst 9D: Great fit. Take for instance Santoni, Prada or S. Ferragamo. Either as a good value buy for one who is unwilling or unable spend more, or, as a gateway purchase into the world of fine mens shoes. So if you wear for example UK10 in your Meermin we recommend UK9,5 in . I think I could also safely do this last in in 9.5, but I'm not trying to wear my boots as tight as possible. I must admit, my original motivations were more around my budget limitations, but I think I am also strangely more attached to them having visited the factory (the same site since their manufacturing started in the late 19th century) and learnt about their provenance. I havent covered Allen Edmonds in the past both because I havent had much experience of them, and because they were below the quality level we normally cover on PS hence their inclusion in this article, which was intended to round-up lots of cheaper makers. These insoles are advanced comfort systems that are meant to keep your feet comfy and cozy all day. Yes they do take a while to break in, but once they were, they ended up being just as comfortable as all my other GYW shoes. In my experience, AE is not second to the former neither in leather quality nor make, and features more comfortable footbeds (especially vs Carmina), only it is not as sleek. Being cheaper is an objective description of price. Unlined Carmina loafers. C&J 341 - 9.5 UK. Meermin shoes today because of one major thing: better Material quality 9D Shell chukkas fits. Simon wrote that it is expensive to add an extra width across all shoes in the online offline! 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