Carmina Work Boots 861

Unknown Leather
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Worn about 2 years
Open Thunderdome 2023-2024
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Did Everything in Them

Olive cordovan is the weirdest color I’ve ever gotten in a boot. Overall this was the most versatile boot I’ve ever owned. Would recommend the cordovan and not baby it. Let it evolve. Let it become YOU. Carmina is excellent value for the money once you get dialed in on a last. Endless customization options. But quality is very hit or miss. They may look like “dress boots” but I was taking them places where people with fancy hiking boots were having trouble and they did just fine. Definitely can hang with the “light work boot” crowd.
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Specs

Maker

Carmina Shoemaker

Model

Work Boots 861

Leather

Unknown Leather

Last

Detroit Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5E

Detroit Last: 10.5EE

Sole

YorkMade for Carmina

Purchased from

Carmina

Order info

Cost: 960 USD

Availability: Custom

Lead Time: Over 1 year

More about this item

Horween Olive Shell Cordovan.
Q&A

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Custom
Formal Occasions
Outdoor Activities
Workplace Needs
Style

Something practical that can be used every day in any setting. I’m a doctor and see patients. I travel frequently. I lightly hike, such as deserts, extinct volcanoes and Florida swaps. Basically a durable go-anywhere, any occasion boot.

How did you determine your size?

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Compared to Other Lasts

I have several pairs in this last from Carmina. No modifications. Fits the best for me out of any of their lasts. Size 11.25 E brannock and Carmina 10.5 works perfectly

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from CarminaTotal cost: 960 USD Lead time: Over 1 year
Order Delayed

Oh my…. Do ya really want to go there? 😭Long story short, the first time I got them there was a defect in the welt. Like split all the way through and not structurally sound. Took 6 months for them to fix it and another 3 months to ship it back.

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