People who recommend Carmina

Shogo Saito

Assistant Buyer for Men's Shoes, B1F, Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . For 11 years since joining the company, he has been dedicated to leather goods, bags, and shoes. His motto is "Where there's a will, there's a way." He lives by the principle of taking action with conviction. He is a graduate of a prestigious high school baseball team and has experience playing in the "Summer Koshien" tournament.

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Saito: I chose CARMINA because I thought it was perfect for this episode's theme, "Your First High-End Men's Shoes." Made on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the quality is high in every aspect—the last, materials, and manufacturing process—and it offers excellent value for money. They have one of the largest selections of lasts among business shoe manufacturers, making it easy to find one that suits your preferences, and I highly recommend it as an entry point into high-end shoes.
Fukuda CARMINA is known for its designs that skillfully adapt classic styles, and its distinctive twisted last with a tight heel. It's extremely popular with those who find it fits their feet well. It's also an ambitious manufacturer that releases new designs every season.
Many people choose CARMINA because the Tabata last fits the foot shape of Japanese people well and has good balance.

Carmina
Shoes: 71,280 yen

Saito CARMINA is more often requested by last name than model name. A classic choice is the straight-tip shoe made with the "RAIN last." It looks sharp when you pick it up, but when you put your foot in, the heel catches well and the inside is spacious and comfortable, so it has many repeat customers.
Tashiro's position is somewhere between Britain and Italy, and CARMINA 's defining characteristic is its exquisite balance of seriousness and sexiness.


Saito's "Rain Last" is a dressy semi-square last with a relatively small heel-to-waist length. The "SIMPSOM Last," on the other hand, is characterized by its sharply angled toe, and the "00947" model has a chisel toe and a semi-square shape. The instep is set slightly lower.
Tashiro: All of them offer excellent support and look very elegant when worn.

Carmina
Shoes: ¥71,280 each

CARMINA by Tabata offers a wide range of women's collections, and their attention to the overall silhouette in their shoemaking contributes to their elegance. Despite the excellent overall balance, the price point of around 60,000 yen (excluding tax) makes CARMINA an accessible choice for those looking to try out their first pair of high-end shoes.

View CARMINA products at the Mitsukoshi Isetan online store.

I want to start with the "classic" option.

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