Carmina Shoemaker Custom Weekend Just Started For those of you with desires to create shoes that no one else will own, now is your chance to do so, at
Shoe Tips Series – Fit
There is no right or wrong when it comes to fit. There are objective concerns that should ultimately guide someone to a good fit but overall it is a subjective
What Makes A Shoe Good?
What makes a shoe good is not always easy to answer. It can be quite subjective. So allow me to share my view on that question in the hopes that you can educate
Carmina – Winter Sale Now Live
I will keep it short and sweet. Carmina Shoemaker just started their Winter Sale and have a ton of very cool models at 25% off. Discounts take place at
A Shoe’s Price Point & What You Get In Return
A shoe's price point and what you get in return for paying that price are not always easily understood. You have cheap shoes that appear flawless and expensive
Carmina Custom Weekend – NO MTO FEES!
Carmina's "Custom Weekend" started today and what that means is that you can customize your Carmina shoes at the price of RTW. There are no MTO fees from today
Carmina’s New Driving Loafer Range
In day where casual is overtaking dress style Carmina has gone on board with that idea and launched their own driving loafer range. It surprises me that it
Industry Secrets Part 2: Production Times
All of those videos you watch about there being 300 steps and shoes staying on lasts for 2 weeks to 30 days are not accurate. It's like a fictional motion
Blue Cordovan Monkstraps by Carmina: MINDBLOWING
I keep seeing these cordovan monkstrap by Carmina on my social media feed and the more that I see them, the more I get jealous that I do not own a pair! For
All Suede Lace Boots – Carmina
These suede boots by Carmina are the cream of the crop! I really love an all-suede oxford boot. Especially in snuff, polo or tobacco suede. Yet it is something
Carmina Custom Weekend – Summer Edition 2020
Carmina has just launched their 'Custom Weekend' for Summer 2020, as of yesterday. What this means, is that not only are they waiving all MTO fees, but also
Chelseas with a Twist – Carmina Shoemaker
Its refreshing to see Chelsea boots in some sort of dark burgundy/merlot color. In this case Plum Museum Calf. I never understood why this color has not caught
Fur Lined Boots by Carmina
Fur lined boots by Carmina is now easily achievable with their recently launched GMTO run of 4 Fur Lined boots for the Winter. Those of you who live in rough
Carmina’s Black Friday Deal – Free Belts with all Purchases
Carmina's Black Friday is live and have some interesting offers on the table. There are two main offers happening: 1. A free belt with every regular purchase.
Carmina’s Custom Weekend – MTO Fees Waived!!
Carmina is hosting a 'Custom Weekend' from today until the 13th by which they are offering Waived MTO Fees on their custom shoe/boot offerings. And on top of
Carmina on The Marketplace
Our 'Buy & Sell' Forum, the Marketplace, has a lot of great shoes at a lot of great prices. And the famous Spanish shoemaker, Carmina, has a lot of solid
The Unlined Collection by Carmina Shoemaker
I have always had mixed feelings when it comes to unlined shoes. Some make them look great as they look like normal shoes, others then make them overly
The Bit Loafer – Making a Comeback
The bit loafer is making a comeback and so far, I am somewhat impressed with what I have seen, particularly by Carmina's version of one. To be quite honest, I
Carmina’s Exotic Leather Loafers
Carmina has recently launched a new MTO product, being a series exotic leather Uetam loafers which I must confess are pretty cool. Unfortunately, this is not
Carmina’s New Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection
Carmina has recently launched their new A/W17 collection and there are some very cool and elegant options in there, not to mention that there are about 60 new
New Carmina Models & Last
While at Pitti Uomo 89, I managed to stop by Carmina's booth as I always do to see what kind of goodness they have been creating. And I must say that
Navy Cordovan by Carmina
Believe it or not, getting a good, consistent navy leather is more difficult than one might think. Many (probably most) of us use crust leather to achieve a
Today’s Favorites – Albaladejo Inheritance Shoes
According to legend, before there was Carmina, there was just the Albaladejo family making shoes under their family name. I am not quite sure how far this stems