carmina vs meermin sizing

Ive since moved on to other brands because I wanted higher quality. Allen Edmonds is a shoe company and will always be known as such. A reader even referenced it in a comment above on this post. Perhaps I need to re-examine what value I place on shoes. 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. Ive just received an email from Herring Shoes announcing that Church Shoes Ltd have decided to increase their prices to reposition their brand at a higher price point. The class that you are getting for Carmina shoes is of real excellence. These shoes have seen some heavy use and have been worn at least twice as much as the previous pair. Thankfully, that isnt true of all high end companies that Ive experienced and, in general, I have found that the quality of the service matches that of the product. second chance thread), https://www.instagram.com/sartorially_inclined/, https://www.carminashoemaker.com/wholecut-boots-black-boxcalf-80518, Carmina Green Shell Cordovan Frankenstitch Captoe Jumper Boot 10.5eee(uk) detroit last, RM Williams Comfort Craftsman or Carmina (Rain Last) Chelsea, *SOLD* Carmina Bourbon Shell Cordovan NST boot 8UK Forest last, Alden Color 4 Shell Cordovan Chukkas - Barrie last size 10 D, Alden x Leffot Saddle Shoe - Unglazed Cigar Shell Cordovan and Snuff Suede - 8D Barrie Last. But Carmina say they dont use them even though Jesper was told they do. These insoles are advanced comfort systems that are meant to keep your feet comfy and cozy all day. However without the insert there's too much volume so now I'm shopping for a 3/4 insert to toss in them. They use plastic heel stiffeners, and the make is solid and English - not that refined. Berwick has become very popular in recent years, particularly in Asia, Russia and elsewhere. The brand focuses on doing the basics well and I recommend it to every friend of mine that wants to try goodyear welted shoes for the first time. Bought before I understood my size. A very nice pair of black cap toes on the Eton last but far to hard to break in. When you see and feel the quality that you are getting with these shoes, Im sure that you will feel pleased with your expenses. Carmina Simpson 8.5UK: Tried for oxfords but had to return, instep was too low for closed lacing. Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Lets be honest here, what can you realistically expect from a 250 pair of leather shoes made in Europe, when a pair of sneakers produced under questrionable conditions in some third world country already cost as much if not more? However, it shows. On the other hand, Meermins wont last you as long as Carminas will. The shoes have a slim bevelled waist (stitched all the way to the heel), a close-cut heel and a leather heel stiffener. Left foot was okay. The shoe also felt very light, like it was cheaply constructed. Thanks, Simon, Ive read those already. Will they last much longer? You might also care more with a dress oxford than a casual loafer. And it seems like, that level of service pervades the company. If I may add to this discussion, i recently purchased a pair of burgundy penny loafers from morjas. The instep is high, but massive on the service boot pattern. Quality control seems to be non-existent. Its just a selection of brands, and focus were on cheaper shoes than J. FitZpatrick (although he has a new lower-priced range coming). Jack, I havent looked at Weston in quite a while Im afraid Jack, but from what I remember they are around that kind of level, yes. Thanks for the informative post. If you wanted something sleeker, and dont mind it being slightly more delicate then JM Weston. Now use your measurement and select the size based on your foot's length (see size chart below). **. This is more important for those that dont find heels fit them well, generally. The honesty of the first 4 paragraphs bring home why , having read this blog for 8 years, at times it feels less relevant to myself . The two brands are roughly the same level of make, with the price difference largely coming down to costs of labour in the UK and Spain. They also have thin rubber soles throughout, which some people like more, but is cheaper as well.. Jesper's information was based on information by two Carmina retailers. Jason: Thats a real shame. And they are a Canadian brand not American. 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. Meermin shoes come with rubber shoe soles that are hardworn and really sturdy. There is no question that the 2 pairs of EGs I have are simply fantastic and of higher quality that CJ and Carmina. Meermin (above) has also become big, mostly in the US. Sounds like a nice choice of shoes. Forest is a rounded toe, regular instep and more room across the forepart. I find the shoe discussion to be an interesting one. What Id like to know is how much higher quality will the Trickers be over the Myrqvists? When changing the width of a shoe e.g. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Above all of these. I have dainite soled storm welted trickers penny loafers and also commando soled stows, and I cant see myself wearing them much with anything aside from jeans or super casual chinos/corduroys. Meermin Burgundy Oxford Shoe || Men's US 8 UK 7 E. $50.00 + $32.48 shipping. It is not surprising for people to give high praises to the Carmina shoes due to their high durability and quality build-up. I believe shoes like Meermin have a place in Menswear. Like the arbitrary claim that the soles on English soles wear out more quickly than European ones. Perhaps more time and break in on the stiff leather sole would make it work. My experience with them has been very similar to yours, Felix. I have a pair of black calf oxfords from Morjas and the leather feels rather cheap: it looks like patent leather, only matte not shiny. The soles are more durable, the calf leather takes polish better and ages better, elements of the make lead to extra comfort (as do the materials), the make is finer and so looks better, and so on. I have given up after several wears as the blisters arent worth it. But they are still good value for money. I'm also guessing that either 9 or 9.5 in their new wide sizes would work well. It is relatively easy to find them discounted, Apologies if this question is in the wrong place. Although it may be difficult to clearly see from the photos online, could I ask what you think of their the last/design of their chukka boots? Customers complain that the Meermin shoes are often poorly finished. As Im a women who is looking for well made leather shoes, I have even smaller heels than the male feet in comparison to feet length. It was snug, but not tight, and I could tell that they would fit perfectly once the sole settles. meister Stylish Dinosaur Joined Feb 10, 2007 Messages 10,772 Reaction score 2,515 Dec 28, 2011 #9 I wonder brands you may recommend for a person with a deeper broader foot like mine. Initially uncomfortably tight across the vamp in shell and with moderate heal slip. That point has been removed until it can be proved either way. Make a mark at the front of your longest toe. I might have very sensible feet but I wouldnt buy more mainline C&J. 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. Little bit of heel wiggle room. $215 shipped to the US. 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. I would also like to mention that apart from PS, I also read Jesper Ingevaldsson, who was featured in this article, (www.shoegazing.com) and Justin FitzPatrick (www.theshoesnobblog.com). Put simply, if you pay 250 for a shoe you cannot get 500 quality. This is very useful, thank you. Shoe makes are easier than almost anything to compare in this respect, because you get something more at each level. Way too narrow and painful all around, last too tapered for my taste. The sort of thing that Septieme Largeur really excel in . Their last is made for the Japanese feet, which are flatter in general with a smaller heel. Finally somebody else who has experienced Meermin shoes as very hard to break in. The shoe comes on Meermin's Ama last, which is of a classic and elegant shape. The Alden cordovan color of the shoe is achieved by a plastic pellicule which shaves rather quickly to reveal a light brown leather underneath. Anyone that gets these Carmina shoes for their wardrobe would be getting some of the best style statements of their lives. An apron toe penny loafer from Orbans last summer that were on clearance for 60 euros. Morjas definitely makes decent shoes, even though I wouldnt recommend buying any pair with leather soles, as these are the worst soles Ive ever encountered. Viberg 110: Last is shorter than other service boot lasts. Seemed comfortable at first but the more I wore it, the more I realized it just doesn't work for me. Also I feel the toe space is a bit too narrow. I have, however, experienced considerably worse service at some of the establishments of allegedly higher grade companies, whose products I could easily afford, but whose customer service proved to be a very effective deterrent. I have had a painted patina on several shoes see Berluti here, Dandy here, Carreducker here and G&G here. Especially compared to other Spanish or Italian shoes, which are also a bit softer than the English., North America: Spier & MacKay, Allen Edmonds, Cobbler Union, John Doe. 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. Rancourt 114 9D: Great fit sometimes. Comfy fit. Thanks Simon, great work as always. Particularly I struggle with the heel which I find very wide with most English makers. All Enzos were tried as oxfords and have comfortable insteps with no gap, * **Fugashin Saigon unknown wholecut last** 8UK comfortable, good instep for oxford, * **Gaziano Girling DG70** 8.5EUK comfortable. I just had the opportunity to try on some Carminas in store. I think I could tell the difference between a standard C&J and EG from a distance, though I wouldnt like to put that to the test! This helped me understand why sizing as 10D was actually very bad advice and never worked out well. At least in the States, TLB comes in less expensive than C&J even after the customization upcharge and even if you select the higher-quality Artista line. Perhaps if I lived in Spain I would got to a Carmina store to gauge their quality and service. Probably also worth mentioning the Carlos Santos brand from Portugal in this price bracket. Boot socks. Allen Edmonds 65: 10.5D - Okay fit. I did have a little heel slip in the beginning that went away. While I have no problem wearing RTW tailoring that is cheap relative to the bespoke stuff you discuss on the website, with shoes I found it impossible to go back to cheaper brands once I got my first EGs. With Meermins, you get a refined-classy style that is set to rule the modern scene. Because every Carmina thread is comprised of "what size am I" questions. Slightly low instep and volume. A couple of years ago, I returned two pairs of Oxfords that needed resoling after less than ten wears each. REGULATION AND US. Do you not think theres some advantage to dealing directly with the maker, and perhaps an understandable desire from the maker to control some more of the customer experience? Less so in the winter. The equivalent shoes are both online currently for 400 each. Free shipping for many products! 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. Their sole is often thinner compared to the English brands (eg CJ etc), which works fine during the warmer summer months. Interesting. Particularly for certain watches perhaps, although less likely for certain muted bespoke suits which might fit better but wont look more expensive than a good of-the-peg one. Good point Ben, Im not sure. The ball of my foot is at the widest part of the boot. And its one of the few industries where youre likely to be buying direct from the manufacturer. Take for instance Santoni, Prada or S. Ferragamo. Its a helpful round up, especially since I find this price bracket to be a sweet spot for my own purposes. Start-up brands are often good on marketing, on styling and photography. As someone who has handled or owned several of these brands I thought it would be helpful to offer my experience, anecdotal though it may be. C&J E vs. F, does the wider shoe has the same heel fit/width than the smaller one? 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. Topics include a wide range of brands from Crockett & Jones to Guidi. I used DT cushioned boot socks at the time. Simon, I doubt even your wealthier readers walk around every day in 500 plus shoes. Grant Stone Alexander 8.5E: hoping these fix the sizing issues.**. Interesting times and personal style journey. US size 8 at the best online prices at eBay! I have found Robert (admittedly in sales, not specifically costumer service) to be accommodating in every respect; answering scores of questions over a months long decision making process. NEW Allen Edmonds Leeds 9591 8.5 E Shell Cordovan Color 8 PTB Blucher USA. And you could choose a more rounded last, if that was your preference. I've been told that the forest last is the only one available in a wide, but only in mto. I really only wear white, which is why we launched with this. For 200, its a really solid shoe. Carmina shoes come with better finishing than the Meermin shoes. Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc) - official thread. The vamp was tight but not painful, toes were fine. In the past, I would spend under $300 on an item without really thinking twice about it but once I started keeping track, I began to notice that all these expenditures (which were often impulse buys or prompted by sales) were adding up to several thousand dollars a year. Please support us by using them. Even more troubling is that I found no review by an established website stating so. A little little uncomfortable initially, but that's just due to the heel counter. Meermin shoes are cool and stylish as well, but, they are however not as stylish and cool as the Carmina shoes that are distributed in this present moment. Good point about Allen Edmonds. Grant Stone Leo 9D: Great fit all around. A bespoke suit certainly flatters the owner, makes them look good. And of course I could be wrong, but still believe theres something behind it. In the bobcat it runs slightly large, and in the 145 it runs slightly narrow. So much so, that one of the heels fell off during normal use. Meermin US UK Narrow. I think shoegazing is largely irrelevant since the information it provides can be gathered more reliably elsewhere. Id highly recommend it for more detail all of these brands, particularly on the technical side. Vass (via Ascot) here. In terms of quality, yes Trickers will be better and worth the money I think. Could not find info. Thats generally why so many people, or at least readers, like shoes from these other brands. So if you wear for example UK10 in your Meermin we recommend UK9,5 in . Meermin Hiro 8.5E UK: Good fit overall, snug around the ball without being tight and toes are less cramped than I expected with how the last looks. Its got a bit of a shorter toe relative to the heel to ball. Please use the following format to facilitate readability and searchability: This is an example of what a good comment looks like. Simon as always your articles are informative and an education. The former is made in Spain, the latter in Portugal. Carmina shoes are good shoes that firmly grip your feet for extra balance and stability. To me, they have been 100% worth the money. Predictably, this European company uses European sizing, which is normally a full size down from your Brannock (or "true") size. Do you like the mor traditional English or contemporary French style more? Carminas are more expensive than Meermin shoes, but they are also more valuable. Were the shoes more structured I would go with 9.5D. 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. One thing I could never understand is why, from lower to higher price points, RTW makers dont provide more width options. 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. TLB is from Mallorca, like Carmina, but is only a few years old and is trying to gain a similar reputation. But 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. Great stitch density and overall construction for a GYW loafer that normally runs 160 euros. Stitchdown boots you will get more lateral give across the width of the boot, and with welted products you'll get more . Unfortunately I can only confirm that. 2. The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread, Find reviews, recommendations, tips about and appreciation of fine cutlery here. The C&J hangrade, however, is another story. in fact my favourite leather is meermin museum calf, while meermin llama I dont really like, and I wouldnt touch their black box calf with a 10 pole. Crownhill is decent stuff as well, especially the material level for the price is good. Cnes also has great hand-welted shoes too, about 350 I believe, which look a lot more expensive.. It is tough to find quality hand-welted shoes for the price that Meermin shoes are being sold for. in 9D my feet can slide right out. The nicest pair of shoes I own is a pair of JM Weston oxfords (from their main line, not the Blake line), and I have to work to tell the difference between the two (Weston has shaped heels, for example). I can fully close the lacing most of the way up for an ideal look. Most brands in that price segment have fewer offers for you in terms of lasts. The Rain 7.5EEE was okay but not great - more tight than comfortably snug, and I'm not sure if they would break in well for me. It's a strange feeling last, but I can make it work. The fit/finish/materials of my $600 Alden boots is markedly different from my $350 Allen Edmonds Dalton boots. Viberg 2020 8.5 Stitchdown: Pretty snug, cannot wear boot socks in. They have done a small amount of RTW for a while, its just enlarged recently. Normal arch/instep. Most of my pairs are 9E, which need thicker socks to fit really well (E is the standard Alden width at most European retailers). In particular, if you're interested in this price bracket, check out his buyer's guide here. My 20 year old AS are still in great shape as are my relatively newer C&J Generally, more expensive suedes are the softer stuff, so it seems to me that theyd actually wear faster. Look our for slightly used or shop worn EG, Lobb and St. Crispins on ebay. So my true size is an 11.5, in most American boots I'm an 11, and all my boots with European sizing (like Tricker's) are a 10.5. RUI 9: Great fit as I recall from trying in a store over a year ago. Additional notes: Heel-to-toe is 10, width on the border of D/E; heel-to-ball is 11. Yes, you certainly do notice the differences, and they are both of the quality type (unlike a shirt) and the making type (more like hand sewing). As you mentioned, the C&J sole is flat and not very detailed, but the leather is thick but very supple and significantly more comfortable than any other shoe I have over the course of the day. The shoes might look good on the feet, but if you pick them up and look closer, youll notice little errors. 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. So do only the toes get more room or is the hole shoe more roomier? Any feedback from you on this brand. Total:1,176 (members:154, guests:1,022), Preorders, Group Made-to-order, trunk shows, and o. 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. My Yanko boots I enjoy in the winter months here in New Zealand (about now). Is higher volume though. I dont really David the piece is deliberately written by someone else, not me, as its not an area I have that much experience with. 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. 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. The other thing about Carmina is they have increased prices and reduced quality in some areas in recent years. The arch is prominent, not as much as the White's Archease. Ive never understood why they tried to branch out so much. 8.5D may have worked with thinner socks. The quality difference was like night and day and Id have no hesitation recommending the Loake 1880s as a good budget shoe. Here there the number of brands increases, particularly with start-ups. However, always be careful about brands that give the impression their leather is the same quality as the top makers. Ive purchased a few Grenson pieces this year. Carmina shoes are really great shoes that help you to take your style to a whole new level. I have to disagree. Looking forward to this. I run in minimal shoes, lift in minimal shoes or barefoot, and hike a lot in zero-drop trail runners. Thats interesting. Thats a point worth emphasising. However, when I visited meermin pop up in London, I dont think I would ever get a black box calf from them! Im going to give Cheaney (great value in the sales) a try instead. Wapmaxi Time To Change 2015Meermin & Carmina Boot Sizing and Review Hey all, been a bit since I've posted but I stopped by both Meermin and Carmina in NYC the other day and thought I'd share my opinions for guys looking at either or both for fall boot wearing. * **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. It being slightly more delicate then JM Weston last is shorter than other service boot lasts Carmina is! 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