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2030 last 9.5: Acceptable fit with tongue pad and thin socks. Andres Sendra: I have a pair of wholecuts. They are never mentioning it, but the leather is bookbinded. Eastman MiM Camp moc in CXL: 10.5D, took months to stretch but fit amazingly barefoot or with thin to medium thick socks now. Did you ever talk to them about what is the rationale behind this strategy? Here the belittling is by Jesper, but somehow feels like follow-through of the same swing. Also Berwick, Yanko and others. Other brands in this range include Septieme Largeur, Andres Sendra and Janko. @ Matty, if your initial post was relatively friendly and good natured Im sure you would have gotten a similar reply. Will never purchase from that brand again. 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. I cant imagine very people are going to buy a sports jacket or merino sweater there. Maybe something in the weight of the shoes or its balance, but nothing apparent in construction. Measured as 9.5 D. Will get more detailed measurements after the pandemic, along with a military last fitting. Their last is made for the Japanese feet, which are flatter in general with a smaller heel. I used DT cushioned boot socks at the time. Quoddy maliseets in lined suede: 11D, fits amazingly. Although Carmina shoes are more expensive than Meermin shoes, there is so much value that you can get when you make that extra investment to get them. Permanent Style is the UK authority on classic and luxury menswear. I would caution anyone against reading the shoegazing blog. So in order to create a frame of reference, I phoned Jesper Ingevaldsson, who writes the website Shoegazing.com and now works in the industry, for Swedish shop/brand Skolyx. Dont buy both together though do buy one then the other, just to make sure you do like that style and fit etc. Lofgren 110: Im aware that its not polite anymore to cherish them, but the Steadfast Chukka in 9.5 is my best fitting shoe ever. 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. My favorite last for standing long periods. It is not surprising for people to give high praises to the Carmina shoes due to their high durability and quality build-up. I returned this pair. Regarding AE, theres certainly been a change since their most recent acquisition in 2017. Initially I tried 9E because many people recommend 1/2 size down and 1 width up for this last. Thanks EL. PS Presents 23: Arterton, LEJ, Marrkt, Fox and Rubato, Click on an image to enlarge. Any feedback from you on this brand. Press J to jump to the feed. Myrqvist shoes are dreadful. Many thanks, For 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. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Footslide.com is a full-time participant of the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, 2023 Footslide.com | All Rights Reserved. Most shoes that say theyre made in the Almansa area of Spain are made by Sendra.. Id have to say that, based on my personal experience, the C&J shops are one of the great strengths of the company. The lower tier shoes arent and if C&J or EG are out of reach, go with Alden rather than any of the cheaper Northampton brands. Sendra is a factory that makes for a lot of cheaper start-ups, because theyre so flexible and have no minimums. There arent many industries where youre so often buying direct from the maker, and having little additional costs along the way. Thanks, which makes them a bit of a bargin at the moment with 20% off. I have found myself not liking the current 2021+ year make of the 2030 in 8.5 The changes have kind of fudged the instep for me right at the tongue seam. Meermin shoes are highly trendy and fashionable shoes. If youre better of with 2 pairs of JC than 1 pair of JL is another question. 4. Can you please comment on the poor quality of English soles mentioned. He replied straight-faced: No, we only use the best full-grain calf for our shoes. Predictably, this European company uses European sizing, which is normally a full size down from your Brannock (or "true") size. 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. ), but perhaps that wouldnt be entirely appropriate. Meermin Burgundy Oxford Shoe || Men's US 8 UK 7 E. $50.00 + $32.48 shipping. Alden Grant: 9E is a wonderful fit for me in 4060 boots with medium socks. men's size 6D with my thickest socks; my dream would be a size 5.5 in this last: 6D Meermin Hiro Derby: 4.5: UK: . This separates footwear from most of fashion and it feels good to support the companies that work towards this. At first glance, you should be able to tell, to an extent, if a pair of shoes would be a good fit for you or not. 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. The only major disadvantage compared to Goodyear is that the stitches come through on the inside of the shoe. Also, as this pair is the kind of a pair of is, this hasn't been in the easiest environments. With TLB, you could choose a more versatile dark-brown calf, or perhaps brown suede but with leather soles. Cobbler Union (above) is a newer brand, and more similar to TLB or Carmina, while Spier & MacKay is a clothing brand with a line of shoes at 220 which is decent for the price. So I have never needed to seek an alternative, and have been fortunate never to need to spend more than 500 on a pair of shoes. As mentioned in the top comment, we were focusing on shoes under 300. Bought before I understood my size. On an industry level, theres also more variation among the Spanish brands, not least because a lot of them are younger, changing, and trying to fit into an increasingly competitive market. Finally, its worth noting that they have a very robust MTO program where customers can customize lasts and detailing, and they also use a lot of crust calf, where other makers on this list (besides possibly the Asian ones) only use aniline. Customers get a lot of value from buying Carmina shoes because these fashionable shoes are really sturdy, durable, and long-lasting in the long run. Spoo coming through with a great thread. Spain level 2: Berwick, Sendra and Meermin. P-79 last 10D: Excellent fit right out of the box with thick or thin socks. What I had in mind though was a roundup like this one with Jespers input. spoo -- great thread idea (I'll soon add my info ). HIRO 9: Terrible fit. Snug in the forefoot and toebox but not tight. Ive tried Lobb, G&G and EG and have notice better uppers but not an increase in comfort compared to C&J handgrade that to me, are the sweet spot of the English shoe made in Northampton at a sensibly lower prices than the top makers. Left foot was okay. 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. Even though mine are lace-ups, breaking in has actually been very easy and I also feel like they are totally worth the money. The shoe comes on Meermin's Ama last, which is of a classic and elegant shape. Depends on the shoe store whether they stock them though. 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. Please use this thread to list your sizing in various lasts compared to your Brannock size. Loake Bullet last (F-fit): 7Uk fits but a bit tight around toes. Vass, TLB Artista, even Meccariello. Good arch support that's sculpted to he foot instead of the PNW Ladder rung shape. 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. As Carmina did when it first became popular, and as TLB Artista (below) is perhaps doing now. The big differentiating factor is not business model, but location of manufacture. I brought a pair of black Oxford brogues in a classic last for 109 that were from the previous season and a pair of Dark Leaf Calf Oxfords for 150 that had a negligible fault (even the staff had to look it up as it wasnt obvious). C&J E vs. F, does the wider shoe has the same heel fit/width than the smaller one? Jesper thinks Skolyx (above) is better in this regard than the others, though he is biased*. For something more formal I turn to Carmina which provides the best bang for the buck. In terms of quality, yes Trickers will be better and worth the money I think. Guess it goes to show how individual it all is. 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. Low arches but not flat. Still would have preferred 9.5E if it were offered. Carmina shoes are stylish, fashionable, chic, and very good-looking. Thats is some very useful information Jesper, thank you! The latter will in general be more durable, since its thicker and consists of all the parts of the leather. Really? Leather board can, and top-end shoes use pure leather, which adapts even more. Lobb, Green etc have never felt as good in my experience, and in the real world I have never been able to see how or where they could justify their relatively higher prices. I'm looking at a cobbler union in a 312 last they recommended 1.5 down from brannock. If it is plastic, it means it cant adapt to your heel shape over time, improving the fit. and a pair of natural CXL beefrolls were very loose I could slide right out of them. Frankly, I wouldnt wear anything else. Same thing is true at a luxury level. Nice to hear your journey Joshua. s. It is my impression that, notwithstanding Cleverleys arm-waving and misdirection regarding their provenance, the Cleverely RTW are made by C&J. 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. Carminas are more expensive than Meermins. Everyone in London should visit John and ask for his advice on shoes. The dress shoes classics hold their own. They are extremely comfortable and very good value in my opinion. He also claims that Barker use corrected grain leather on some of their shoes I asked them and the is not true. Cnes also has great hand-welted shoes too, about 350 I believe, which look a lot more expensive.. Just make sure Trickers does not end up too chunky for you. European lasts just dont fit well as they have heels that are way too big. Its probably confirmation bias but I do think they are good value especially with their very regular sales. I just read on an Spanish forum that Meermin and Carmina used to buy together batches of leather from the same place. Would be interesting to hear. * **Vass P2** EU41.5 comfortable fit but too much toe volume and instep. It hails from Meermin's Classic Collection, which is the less expensive of the two lines, at 160euro/pair (or roughly $205). Sizing down 1 from your HTT could be tricky. I wonder how much more comfortable it would be. Leo 9.5E: Excellent fit with thin socks. However, always be careful about brands that give the impression their leather is the same quality as the top makers. Looking at the Genova last. I think either would be fine. This is interesting my experience is the complete opposite. Viberg 2005EE 9: (there is a D version available from MTO only) I have these in an old 2013 Sample service boot and the engineer which is what its normally found on. The leather used to make Carmina shoes is better than the leather materials used to make Meermin shoes. Red Wing 23 9D: decent fit. Im happy I earn enough now to not care about this market segment any longer. Thursday Vanguard 9.5D: Toe box is a bit tapered for my liking, but overall fit is so-so. Heel is a bit wider than I'd like when new but does break in. Your mentioning Jesper`s financial interests is interesting would more call this commercial however. The shoe also felt very light, like it was cheaply constructed. It was a hard break in, mostly just the arch. Most of my pairs are 9E, which need thicker socks to fit really well (E is the standard Alden width at most European retailers). The heel stiffener is a piece of the internal structure of the shoe, which sits inside the heel cup. I've come to think of myself as a 10E. Edward Green)? I was very impressed with the integrity of your website after reading IS THIS AN ADVERT? Ive decided to get a pair of loafers, which Id wear with flannels, chinos, dark denim and (occasionally) shorts. The shoes have a slim bevelled waist (stitched all the way to the heel), a close-cut heel and a leather heel stiffener. For more comparison, check these pairs out:CARMINA SHOESMEERMIN SHOES. Dress socks. Simon, I really appreciate the articles lately with a focus on quality at a more approachable price point. Simon: I understand that there are certain differences between more expensive shoes and less expensive shoes. For what its worth, Ive purchased more boots in the past 3 years than any other style of footwear (dress/service types of models). It requires more knowledge to be able to see the difference between welted shoes at different stages of the quality segment, in general. Crocketts uses good quality raw materials, particularly the upper, but the make is a bit simpler. To be honest, I wasnt impressed. The new El Salvador ones were too tight and I'd require a 10.5. Or about 9.5D right foot and 9.4D left foot. The same is true for the tailors and the small number of shops I use for RTW clothing. Doc Martens or Loake 1880 for Chelsea boots ? Viberg 2030D 9: The 9D is probably the best fit I have from Viberg, or tied with the 2040. I'll try to be fairly comprehensive In the bobcat it runs slightly large, and in the 145 it runs slightly narrow. Additional notes: Heel-to-toe is 10, width on the border of D/E; heel-to-ball is 11. Their price seems similar to or slightly higher than C&J Handgrade collections but I wasnt sure as they are a French brand. Unlined Carmina loafers. Of course a 200 shoe is going to look and feel cheap. 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. Churchs is particularly egregious in this respect, given the quality (though, sometimes to my regret, their 173 last fits me like a glove in a UK 12E). Jespers site is shoegazing.com. The Santos shoes that I own are comparable in quality to my Carmina, Cheaney and C&J mainline shoes. Im always trying to promote Goodyear-welted shoes, but its not easy when someone has just tried Meermin, and thinks all proper shoes are that hard. REGULATION AND US. Alden Van: 10D - Good fit. Nice article , but why the article call these cheap shoes? This is what separates them from the suit debate. 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. It is relatively easy to find them discounted, Apologies if this question is in the wrong place. First impressions tell us most of what we need to know about certain products. Vass (via Ascot) here. Allen Edmonds still made really good shoes twenty years ago, but their attempt at becoming an all around clothing brand with its own shops really harmed the quality of the shoes. 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). Its the same width as the 8.5E, but just a smidge longer and is perfect. I have Meermin boots and happy with the quality. Much better quality than todays Allen Edmonds at comparable prices. 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. Carmina shoes are made with classy Shell Cordovan Leather that is really elegant and unique. They may not be top tier but they certainly are hard wearing. They use plastic heel stiffeners, and the make is solid and English - not that refined. You can buy Carmina shoes at price tags that read between 341 and 407. Good point Ben, Im not sure. This means the number of brands to cover increases, as they do at the bottom of most clothing categories, so towards the end we divide into regional sections instead. Lots of toe room and good heel feeling. The soft cushioning of the insoles in Carmina shoes are some of the best in the industry today. They had also banned any online store to ship them out to Canada. The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread, Find reviews, recommendations, tips about and appreciation of fine cutlery here. To put JC on the same shelf as JL, EG, STC and the like is certainly a stretch. Grant Stone Oliver 9D: Great fit. And do you know any retailer in continental Europe who sells Anthony Cleverley? A very useful piece for me as Im slowly getting into the joys of proper shoes. I wrote an article about it many years ago on the Swedish version of Shoegazing (before English was launched) which, to summarise, had the conclusion that its down to vanity. Ive since moved on to other brands because I wanted higher quality. He is, at the moment, offering something special forum readers. I once dumped a veritable fortune on a pair of bespoke Berluttis that caused me so much physical discomfort I was left with the impression they had been designed by the Gestapo. Orbans (above) is a brand started by Marcos Fernandez, who also started Septieme Largeur and other brands in France. 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. I did have a little heel slip in the beginning that went away. I have four pairs from them that cover all my needs and they are definitely as good as John Lobb who charge you over twice the price. Anyone that gets these Carmina shoes for their wardrobe would be getting some of the best style statements of their lives. Viberg 1035 8.5: Its a great looking last, heel is massive. Of course choice is more limited, and its more pot luck, but who doesnt love a bargain? #EasyLifeESMenBoots #DopeBoots #Meermin #TobaccoVintageBoots #EasyLifeES #CasualMenBoots #Carmina #ShellCordovanBurdeosHorweenBoots---ALL UB playlist---: ht. He was also involved in the development of the TLB Artista range, so there is a financial relationship with all of those brands. Sendra has its own brand as well as making for others, which is a little more expensive than Berwick or Meermin. They also have thin rubber soles throughout, which some people like more, but is cheaper as well.. 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. What struck a cord for me is consistency of (most) english manufacturers. Overall, Meermin shoes are great shoes, but they appear to be poorly finished when compared to Carminas. Start-up brands are often good on marketing, on styling and photography. Its just the next level up. Obviously also a difference style of shoe, but those companies spend so much on marketing and sales compared to these makers, that they are inevitably worse value purely from a quality point of view. 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. Its a narrow last with a very high instep. I have a review of a pair of them here on Shoegazing: https://shoegazing.com/2016/08/12/review-crownhill-shoes-the-stewart/. All one had to do is insert a sole liner, of wear thicker socks. both pairs have a dainite (or dainite-type, in Meermin's case) sole the Meermins have blind eyelets, whereas the Carminas have a brass eyelet that look to match the speedhook finish the heel on the Carminas is quite a bit longer than Meermin's For someone who was a first time buyer of Northampton shoes, that process was indispensable. Id advise anyone whos a fan of RTW Northampton and Spanish shoes to go to the source and/or their stockists. I recently started to be more careful about how I track my wardrobe spending. Everything I have is at the level of Crockett & Jones Handgrade or above, and most are Edward Green. I could fully close the lacing with the shoes still being a little loose with 9E. I still end up with shoes that are markedly higher quality than the vast majority of whats sold, and the more reasonable prices allow me to accumulate a broader range of options. 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! Its Spier and Mackay not Spier McKay. - 8 (very voluminous, though) Carmina- Robert- 8 Carmina- Rain- 8 Carmina- Forest- 8 Carmina- Soller-8 . Loake is not anywhere near. Down by half. It has a bigger heel and is slightly shorter than 2030, but not enough to warrant sizing up. But the insoles are very comfortable and have molded to my feet nicely. 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