Carmina Shoemaker: How Important Is Goodyear Welting? | Kirby Allison

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In this video Kirby Allison sits down and goes over the importance of having a good year welted shoe. When it comes to good year welting, Carmina Shoemaker is at the top of their game. With both their men's & women's shoes being good year welted, Carmina offers an incredible value for the quality.
Based on the Spanish island of Majorca, Carmina is best-known for their cult-like following amongst dress shoe aficionados, for their ability to combine extraordinary softness and comfort with sturdy Goodyear welting and elegant last design. Carmina offers an excellent value with most of their calfskin models beginning at just $450.00 with free shipping to the United States.
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@markmahan6868 4 года назад

Nice video as always Kirby. I have two pairs of Carmina shoes and can't say enough about them, they're well worth the cost. My oldest pair of Goodyear welted shoes are Fabi, I've resoled them twice and have worn them a lot for 22 years and they're still going strong. Wooden shoes trees are essential!

@corpsiecorpsie_the_original 4 года назад

I definitely appreciate the videos you make which go over the technical details.

@albertstanulis5278 4 года назад

Wish I could meet with you at the JJ Fox in London for a cigar or two - my treat. You taught me not just wear out the sole and throw the beautiful £300-500 shoe away, but that you can resole them etc. sounds simple and maybe obvious enough for some, but it was quite a finding for myself. Now every weekend I'm polishing my collection using saphir products, enough said... Stay classy @KirbyAllison 🎩

@___1980. 4 года назад

Thank thank you Kirby, I’ll definitely let you know that I did truly truly enjoy your video, as I’ve enjoyed all your videos since last year. I can definitely appreciate how you explored and explained the in depth process of welting in various ways. Honestly, myself to preserve even an inexpensive leather sole I’ve had in the past with my Ferragamos I purchased when I was in my 20’s I have a tactic which is immediately having my local cobbler put Vibram or Magna Rubber Sole Savers so the nice leather never gets touched and ruined, plus you get an outstanding grip and the durability is two to three times as long. Now, a lot of high-end manufacturers like Carmina like you were referring to use Dainite, which comes standard. Although, even AE puts them on which I do hope to enjoy on my new ones which just arrived👌🏼 Look forward to your next livestream and video🤝👨🏻‍💼

@kowaltoboggan 4 года назад

Kirby, you continue to amaze as you lead the way in teaching the world about quality. I thought your Quarantine Series is your best work, but salting your vids with explanations of the basics while highlighting an “aficionado shoemaker” such as Carmina supports Carmina while introducing America to the qualities of a great product. You are improving the world one video at a time and making us all more style- and quality-conscious. Bravo to you and your team!

@smballer23 4 года назад

I think Blake-stitched is good for starting a collection if you're on a budget. The one thing I never get is why young folks do not use Shoe Trees or rotate them. I mean, if you pay several hundred for shoes, just spend $20 more on a tree

@siggirenner8295 4 года назад

Thank you Kirby for your vivid explanations of the goodyear welting process. Two things are missing imo when you mention the superior quality of the goodyear welt compared to a blake stitch: 1 A blake stitch shoe is less water resistant due to the small stitching holes that run all through the soles. 2 When a blake stitched outsole is scuffed to a certain extend (it does not even have to be completely worn down) the thread is easily tattered or ripped and at that point the shoe is only held together (or not) by glue.

@bobbobson8037 4 года назад

“I’m’onna show you...” 😂😂

@MarcusJGadson_CFA 4 года назад

Very informative. Thanks for the knowledge!

@kirbyallison 4 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@ArchieMakuwa 4 года назад

Thank you for the enlightenment, Kirby.

@ruliadultra 4 года назад

Beautiful suit, Kirby. Nice tie combination too.

@MTobin1000 4 года назад

As an Allen Edmonds aficionado, I look forward to the day when I can upgrade to a Carmina branded shoe.

@SunMagnetic 4 года назад

I'm thinking the same way. They have gorgeous styles

@fortimeless3299 4 года назад

In My Opinion And Experience Spanish Shoes Like Carmina And Yanko Are Better Than Any Pairs Of Allen Edmonds.We Can Compare The Quality Between Them.Craftmanship In Maillorca Is Special Than US Today.

@juliandinkins3226 4 года назад

You won’t regret it! Bought one, and ended up with 3 more pairs.

@jumboJetPilot 4 года назад

Spanish maker Magnnani also makes a pretty nice shoe. I have a pair of their derbies that are kind of my kick-around semi-casual shoe.

@fortimeless3299 4 года назад

@@jumboJetPilot Spanish Shoes For More Durability.You Can Also Try JM.Weston Fench Brand Since 1891.My Best Choice More Than 25 Years Ago Especially The Loafers.

@Camelwho 7 часов назад

I have a pair of alden shell tassel loafers that were probably resoled five or six times over the last 35 years. Most recently when I took them in my cobbler advised me that they would need to be rewelted.... So he installed new welts and they are back in front line service!

@dismasjoseph7313 4 года назад

Great tutorial 👍👌😎

@kazochrymowicz3076 4 года назад

I absolutely love Carmina. So far I own four pairs.

@TheFirstone99 4 года назад

Thanks a lot, Carmina is a great value for the money no doubt.

@wilhinds8144 4 года назад

Another great and informative video. I love Carmina. Have you had any experience with TLB shoes?

@dgmangold 4 года назад

Going to visit the Carmina store in NYC when they re-open.

@LivingWithDragon 4 года назад

I really enjoyed the clear description on the construction of the goodyear welt. I had also never heard the description of why the Blake stitch is inferior and harder to resole. Thanks

@kirbyallison 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@yacovlk7924 4 года назад

A Blake Stitch is not inferior. A Blake Stitch can be better in quality than A Goodyear Stitch.

@hatch707 4 года назад

@@yacovlk7924 It really depends if the shoe has a rubber cap on top of the leather sole

@thechemtrailkid 4 года назад

@@yacovlk7924 absolutely. I would go as far to say that a properly done Blake Stitch is superior to a properly done Goodyear welted shoe since a Blake stitch actually sews the outsole to the insole while a Goodyear welted shoe relies on glue to hold the welt to the insole via the gemming.

@ethanwalters871 4 года назад

Hey Kirby! How are the GMTO Chukkas coming along with all of this stuff going on in the world. I'm sure it has probably effected the delivery time but hadn't received any emails about it so this video reminded me! Thanks for the great videos

@TheLollipop 4 года назад

all information is so good ...making more video for your viewers..

@wangminze 4 года назад

All those diagrams about goodyear welt never really made sense to me. This is great!

@kirbyallison 4 года назад

That's good to hear. Sometimes it's much easier to understand when you can really see inside.

@thomashickey316 4 года назад

I have some 30 year old J & M ‘s that have been resolved 3 times. Worn them to work once a week for years.

@stevenjm12 4 года назад

Wish J &m still made quality shoes

@lullemans72 4 года назад

you're looking great in that pin stripe suit, kirby. to answer your question: i haven't yet had the actual soles on any of my shoes resoled as of yet, except for the heels of some of my cheaper blake stitch shoes. for my more expensive good year welted shoes, i like to have a sole protector put on top of the leather outsole as i it helps to preserve the outsode much longer.

@kirbyallison 4 года назад

Thank you very much. I'm really enjoying wearing it! It's great when you have high quality pairs of goodyear welted shoes, as like yours, they end up lasting a long time before needing to be resoled anyway.

@lullemans72 4 года назад

@@kirbyallison Cheers for the reply. I think that suit looks especially good on you because we're used to seeing you in more conservative attire. Regarding the outsoles, is JR Rindenbach that long lasting that you songbook need a sole protector? I think i'd have one put on regardless just to make sure the sole stays in top condition

@meowymeow282 4 года назад

Would appreciate your thoughts on the following, Kirby. I've got a few shoes with rubber topy soles. The rubber lasts for at least 1-2 years of regular wear (pretty similar to naked leather soles, correct?) and they can be replaced for less than half the price of a full resole; here in Australia I can get a cobbler to replace the toplifts and put on topy soles for $60, as opposed to at least $140 for a full resole. Given this what benefits are there to full sole replacement, other than the aesthetic difference?

@MauricXe 4 года назад

Is it possible to ad a cork if the shoe or boot doesnt have one? I purchased a pair of good year welted boots that dont have a shank. Odd I know and I regret it. Is this fixable during a resole?

@carbonado2432 4 года назад

Tell me about stitchdown construction!

@jkwhitedog 4 года назад

Can you do a video comparison between hand-welted shoes and goodyear welted shoes? Is there a real difference between the two?

@trevestor 4 года назад

In the end when you are showing the pinstripe suit, why do you have the small end of the tie tied so much longer than the bigger end?

@jackblack4110 4 года назад

at 3:05 how is the linen ribbing attached to the insole? Is it stitched?

@MH-yo5ui 4 года назад

Are you going to be getting more fragrance samples in stock?

@jrodriguez1930 4 года назад

Hey Kirby, because of you Carmina's will be my next shoe. I wanted to know your thoughts on Cobbler Union. I know you say Allen Edmonds is a great starting point shoe. Cobbler union is a lower price with more features. I only have Allen Edmonds right now.

@ramizabdulahad8419 4 года назад

I was wondering the same thing since they have good discount and offers now

@thatxonexguy5438 4 года назад

Cobbler union is alright. I personally prefer allen edmonds. Their customer service sucks extremely bad. Dont count on receiving a response in under 3 days.

@basedincali8707 4 года назад

Literally because of all the "Kirby's" tax dollars, the "J Rodgriguez's" will get shoes. LMAO

@Michael23579 4 года назад

There is a huge difference between Allen Edmonds and Carmina!

@christianweimer6124 4 года назад

Hello @KirbyAllison and the Community, simple question: Crockett & Jones Coniston OR Carmina 80179 Soller? Why?

@MrMaelstrom07 Год назад

Is my local cobbler able to replace the sole?

@juanlozoya6993 4 года назад

Amazing video. It would be great if you did about cowboy boots

@kirbyallison 4 года назад

Great suggestion! We are trying to do more with Western boots, so keep an eye out.

@juanlozoya6993 4 года назад

@@kirbyallison thank you

@Tomasz0216 4 года назад

How do you get so many years out of a resole? I am sorry but maybe it’s cause I have 3 shoes but I feel I am eating through my soles like candy sometimes.

@thatxonexguy5438 4 года назад

I would love to try carminas but the $30 return fee is kinda deterring me...

@michael_anthony 4 года назад

Free shipping if you are just changing size

@juliandinkins3226 4 года назад

Based off of my experience, if you wear a width D in Allen Edmonds. You’d fit into their rain last, just size down one size for U.K. sizing. They fit a bit snug around the vamp, but after a wear or two they fit amazing!

@angelophan 4 года назад

If Allen Edmonds made a shoe for $550 with all these specific details, I would buy it at full price. I'd even want them to refuse to put it on sale, just to ensure that the quality control is higher than it has been recently. I don't want an okay $250 shoe. I want a high value, American made shoe that competes with all the other countries shoe makers!

@fortimeless3299 4 года назад

Sorry You Should Look At Overseas.England For Example: Crocket And Jones, Church...Spain: Carmina, Mermin, Yanko.France: Paraboot, Berlutti, JM.Weston And Others European Countries.US Was The Best Craftmanship In The Past Not Today.You Can Compare The Allend Edmonds Quality Between 40's And 90's And 2000 It's Not The Same Fabrication.You Can Ask The Cobblers If You Want...They Will Tell You The Story About The Hearts And The Stomacs Of The Shoes Better Than The Brand Allen Edmonds Himself...

@bpwatl1 4 года назад

Kirby, what are your favorite shoe brands under ~$550?

@markalexander774 4 года назад

Unfortunately, I do not have a job where I can where nice dress shoes, so I have not ever resoled any pairs of shoes or boots that I own because none have been worn enough to come close to needing it.

@time4u2fly 4 года назад

I am counting the days to my Europe flight. I live in Brazil, and here there is NOT ONE good shoe or suit brand.Sometimes i feel claustrophobic wanting some good clothes and i need to go abroad... This year i will finaly buy a Carmina, my first good shoe!

@pvincent6984 Год назад

Got my first pair of J Lobb Lopez loafers. After 3 resoles of a ToBoot New York Oxford haha. Gonna take these Lopez to the grave

@nikhilsrl 4 года назад

I have never understood why a shoe with a glued on sole cannot be resoled. Everyone says that, but no one has ever explained clear enough at least for me to understand why it is so. Shouldn't it be the easiest shoe to resole, as you do not have to go through the complex processes involved in good year welts or blake or the like.

@KG-td9wf 4 года назад

The uppers get damaged. Trenton an Heath did a video of it though. I think its not that you cant. Its just why go through all that trouble

@andyp90210 4 года назад

Hi Kirby. Are you able to accept resole jobs from the UK?

@shikharkalsi9692 4 года назад

This felt like a commercial

@yacovlk7924 4 года назад

Any experienced cobbler will easily be able to resole a cemented shoe.

@corpsiecorpsie_the_original 4 года назад

*sobs in US EEE wide foot*

@fabiangenerao7367 4 года назад

360 degrees Goodyear welt is used by Allen Edmonds and some of Alden Shoes are much stronger than the 270 degrees that is used Carmina especially in Shell Cordovan!!! I will take the vintage shell cordovan shoes made in the late 1950’s & early1960’s by Allen Edmonds, Alden & Florsheim Shoes over any other shoes made by the British, Spaniard or Italian. I have been wearing the shell cordovan shoes made by the above shoe manufacturers since 1958. I am now 83 years old and have always used shell cordovans!