Lovely pair of shoes kirby.i wonder did anybody else notice all the other stunning shoes on the shelves in the background.every pair is a piece of art.
Carmina’s selection of models at all of their boutiques is second to none. Truly a stunning display of just how broad their library of models is. Impossible to walk out without dreaming of these incredible shoes!!
@@herbtube7824 the way the items around the store, on counters or behind the cashier counter is picture perfect identical in the two videos - the ones behind the cashier counter being the most obvious one.
Alton Lane in NY does the same thing with suits. Probably the best fit shirts I’ve ever had were made with this tech. Very cool to see it being used by shoemakers
Compared to manual measurement and superfluous human interpretation in shoe making, It’s incredible for anyone who understands CAD how much more precisely an accurate 3D rendition of the foot can lead to the best last possible. Yet so many people delude themselves into ascribing a misplaced monetary value to the mystic arcane art of bespoke last making by hand. Wake up people, the future is here so the pragmatism of technology correctly applied and a scientific approach will always yield better results in shoe making, than sentimental attachments to the imperfections of artistic and interpretive techniques.
Kirby, your demeanor, ability to make your interlocutor at ease, spontaneity, are all on point. Very strong outro putting a final point on a very enjoyable video. Cheers P.S. another black tie stream any time soon?
I can't overstate how many people have tried this and resulted in total failure. The process of using 3D scanning technology to produce actual shoes is much more difficult than it would seem. Just like a bespoke shoemaker must interpret their measurements when carving a list, a technician from Carmina reviews all measurements vs. the initial 3D rendering of the last to ensure that the final last that is used to make the shoes is correct.
First I’ve not insulted anyone, you do, second you should not make so big conclusions out of a “naive” comment. Third I am not nationalist at all. I enjoy Kisby’s videos because of the quality content, the distinctive features of the gests. Fourth, of the real passion you see. I just feel a little bit of proud when Kirby appreciate something that many spaniards don’t even know. Probably my intention was to appreciate the capacity to descern a product that in my opinion is imbued of some features that are not even physical, but cultural. Above all in a world where everything thing is getting uniform. In Spain we tend to appreciate the foreign better that own is part of our idiosyncrasy. I apologize if you got offended however.
What was the last called? Would you recommend this last vrs other Carmina lasts available, with all your bespoke experience. I have had a couple custom bespoke made by Carmina prior to the 3D experience. Thanks Kirby.
Will they be available for women and can the same scan be used of flats and various size of high heels? Is it possible for the customer to buy their own last(s)?
hey kirby i thought the 3d scan would lower the time taken for the bespoke process!!! its been almost 3 weeks since that scan video.... are u sure its not just a gimmick?
You are always welcome with a smile by Carmina. Kirby, now that you been down this path of bespoke in the past, what will change after got your foot scan for a perfect pair of bespoke by Carmina?
The process does not include any fittings but if they aren't happy with the final shoes, Carmina is quick to insist that they remake them. The beauty is that once the last is "perfected," you have it to make all future shoes on without any concern for fit. One of the great virtues of bespoke.
When Kirkby takes out the shoe tree he reads ‘made to measure for Kirkby Allison.’ Are the shoes made to measure shoes or is the shoe trees that are made to measure? Is it not a bespoke shoe? Does the scanner really matter? Is it better than a shoemaker with a measuring tape? One of my bespoke shoemakers have tried a 3D scanner but said that it should be calibrated quite often and was not faster to use than a measuring tape but much more expensive. The 3D scanner in tailoring does not make a great suit, is #D better for making a shoe? My experience with bespoke shoes where the shoemaker has a fitting where small changes can be made, the finished shoes always fit very nicely, even the first pair was perfect. And they are all made from a measuring tape, a pencil, and a print of the food.
First, the shoe tree I am assuming is not bespoke, that would be something that I would hope they would add, since they already have the 3d model, but it would still be difficulty with wood, a plastic shoe tree with injection molding from the scan would be a lot easier, but of course not as nice as wood. Second, the 3D scan does help for scale, if you have several customers in the shop, you can much quicker get the scans done than have someone there measuring each foot one by one. I think if they reduce the price, they can get more in volume and more than make up for it despite the smaller margins. Again, Carimina is trying to reduce the price of their shoes in my opinion, by offering bespoke to more clients, and reducing the need for someone to measure your shoes will save time and money for them in the long run.
I think there will always be a virtue to full bespoke. The nostalgia, the craftsmanship -- it's unmatched. What this is going to enable is a lot more people to access the benefits of a wider range of fit.
How about not wearing them out before you install Heel caps for them? I begged Carmina shoes many times to install heel caps/plates but they only install the toe caps when ordering shoes from them. Would love to know why is that. To everybody out there, find a cobbler who carves out your heels to install metal heel caps/plates flushed with the heels before you start wearing your Carmina shoes. Another at least $20 to add to the bill plus buying the heel plates for the cobbler.
Carmina shoes are great, but the woman is just a diamond! I don´t think, there are many women as pleasant and natural as her. Of course, we don´t know her in her personal life, but in business, her behaviour and smile can´t be beaten, so in the end, I think, she is also must be unbelievable even in personal life and a precious gem to her husband. I wish all the best to Carmina´s business and life in general.
The point is the precision of the fit. There are a lot of people whose feet cannot be accommodated within the standard size and width range of stock lasts, even at a company like Carmina that has a massive range. For instance, there are many people with wide feet but narrow heels. No standard last, even wide models, can really fit these. Plus you have all the standard high/collapsed arches and high insteps. No question the hand welting impacts comfort, but fit is even more important, as evidenced by the discomfort a pair of ill-fitting bespoke shoes can cause.
And that’s Spanish quality product, without the snobbish British approach neither self flamboyance of Italian and French, Good done Kirby for open non biased, attitude and honest smart connoisseur.
How hypocritical for you to praise Kirby for being non-biased while being completely biased against other countries... It seems you are just a silly nationalist who makes sweeping generalisations.
Great video. May stop there next time I’m in Manhattan….but Kirby…you walk as if you are trying to not crease your shoes. Makes you look like you about to crap your pants.
Is anyone doing this with clothing yet (specifically suits, outerwear, etc...)? Is anyone doing a quality job yet? I know there are poor quality companies doing something kind of like this.
This is the art. A foot-shaped pair of shoes wouldn’t be beautiful (they’re called barefoot shoes - and I’d never wear them). This is the creative tension in the lastmaking process - balancing the opposing interests of fit, comfort, and elegance.
Well its a nice brand , but i live on Mallorca and i think they are overpriced and i want to pay for good shoes and not for fancy shops . I usualy get my shoes in smaller shops. But i agree that spanish leather shoes are great. there are far better value for money brands with the same level of quality 😅... Kirby is a bit a snob , he doesnt realy know how to buy smart .
Perhaps Kirby’s devotion to quality, craftsmanship and tradition has flown far above your head and way out of your budget if you believe he should begin sparing expenses in pursuit of the most luxurious firms in the world.
come on man I can see the creases from trying the shoes on and yet you both are pretending as if you are seeing the shoes for the first time and you did not try them on before showing on the camera...
I know what you're saying but I don't think it's actually creased. Looks like a combination of calfskin, polish, and lighting making it look creased at certain angles in the video.
A pair of shoes so good, Kirby left his other pair behind 😆
Absolutely.
Lovely pair of shoes kirby.i wonder did anybody else notice all the other stunning shoes on the shelves in the background.every pair is a piece of art.
Carmina’s selection of models at all of their boutiques is second to none. Truly a stunning display of just how broad their library of models is. Impossible to walk out without dreaming of these incredible shoes!!
Absolutely gorgeous. Staggering level of beauty, really. The shoes and Carmina look great as well!
Haha.
I would have bet my entire life's savings Kirby was going to mention the Whoooosh when he put the shoes on!
It’s music!
Carmina is certainly the best company to start this initiative and scale that technology. Exciting!
Carmina always has an enchanting smile and constantly touches her luxuriant hair!
I wonder why!
Because she’s on camera and talking to a paying customer?
Because her hair has to be the fluffiest thing in universe!
@@borkwoof696Kirby ain’t paying for a thing
My jaw dropped when that shoe came out of the box. Just absolutely amazing work.
You truly made history with this one, Kirby! Congrats and well done.🎉🎉🎉🎉
The videos about this experience have been great, seems like such a friendly and genuine place to visit.
3:21 That's a massive crease for a brand new pair of shoes that has a bespoke last slotted in on top of everything!
Just speculation but he may have seen and tried them on prior to filming to ensure everything went smoothly during the video
@@DylanSanichara Highly likely given that this is probably a sponsored video lol
Some details in the video make me believe it was filmed on the same day as the 3d scanning episode. So there definitely is some film magic going on.
@@juliennagel which details would that be?
@@herbtube7824 the way the items around the store, on counters or behind the cashier counter is picture perfect identical in the two videos - the ones behind the cashier counter being the most obvious one.
The personnel at the Carmina Madison Ave store are wonderful people. I'm patiently awaiting delivery of my custom wingtips.
They indeed have a fantastic, dedicated team. Not just at their boutique, but everywhere in the company, especially in Mallorca.
Wow what a great pair of shoes. The polishing is implacable. Awesome.
Alton Lane in NY does the same thing with suits. Probably the best fit shirts I’ve ever had were made with this tech. Very cool to see it being used by shoemakers
Wow !!! Incredibly beautiful shoes. I know they're expensive, $1800, but money well spent !!!! The level of attention and care is top-notch.
She is beautiful!!❤❤❤❤
It’s great because she’s also so happy about them.
Glad to see this take off. Was wondering a few years ago when the day would come. 👍🏽
You and me both!
A beautiful pair of Carminas! 😊
Beautiful pair of shoes...
Incredible. Congratulations! 🍾
Compared to manual measurement and superfluous human interpretation in shoe making, It’s incredible for anyone who understands CAD how much more precisely an accurate 3D rendition of the foot can lead to the best last possible. Yet so many people delude themselves into ascribing a misplaced monetary value to the mystic arcane art of bespoke last making by hand. Wake up people, the future is here so the pragmatism of technology correctly applied and a scientific approach will always yield better results in shoe making, than sentimental attachments to the imperfections of artistic and interpretive techniques.
Amazing new shoes sir, they look great.
This is my bespoke John Kent suit! Check out our Double Bespoke Commission series! One of our best yet.
I have a pair of their tan suede loafers from their outlet. Quite nice!
Kirby ,great shoes,i think your a Arsenal supporter with the cannon 🏴😊
Carmina's hair is so beautiful. 😍 I hope they consider bringing the scanner to trunk shows in the US. I would love to get this done.
Hopefully they bring some scanners to the United States permanently!
Kirby, your demeanor, ability to make your interlocutor at ease, spontaneity, are all on point. Very strong outro putting a final point on a very enjoyable video. Cheers
P.S. another black tie stream any time soon?
Yes! We need to do another Black Tie livestream sure! Maybe when we hit 750,000! Although RUclips is slow walking our subscribers, it seems!
Thank you Kirby!
Those are really nice!
I though about this years ago. Good to see Carmina putting it to practice.
I can't overstate how many people have tried this and resulted in total failure. The process of using 3D scanning technology to produce actual shoes is much more difficult than it would seem. Just like a bespoke shoemaker must interpret their measurements when carving a list, a technician from Carmina reviews all measurements vs. the initial 3D rendering of the last to ensure that the final last that is used to make the shoes is correct.
First I’ve not insulted anyone, you do, second you should not make so big conclusions out of a “naive” comment. Third I am not nationalist at all. I enjoy Kisby’s videos because of the quality content, the distinctive features of the gests. Fourth, of the real passion you see. I just feel a little bit of proud when Kirby appreciate something that many spaniards don’t even know. Probably my intention was to appreciate the capacity to descern a product that in my opinion is imbued of some features that are not even physical, but cultural. Above all in a world where everything thing is getting uniform. In Spain we tend to appreciate the foreign better that own is part of our idiosyncrasy. I apologize if you got offended however.
Incredible!
Beautiful Kirby...was the price reflective of the high tech process?
In our other video, we cover the cost of the service, which comes in around $1500.
@@kirbyallison Which is very competitive for MTM.
Congratulations Kirby, another successful purchase. I must point out, Carmina Albaladejo is incredibly beautiful.
Thank you! Carmina is amazing!
👌 production looks so great and I was at this setting just earlier today!
Just a note of caution. Shoe Trees are addition when ordering from Carmina and not included as standard.
Beautiful. Does the last have a name now? And what's the name of this brown?
It would be nice if you can make a video detailing the intricacies of this bespoke Carmina pair, Kirby!
Kirby, do you feel this also allows for bespoke shoes to potentially become more affordable?
Love the suit. Which tailor made it?
I have said this for a long time. 3D scanning will make bespoke shoes better and cheaper. Old crafters will go out of business eventually.
This is a great move, no doubt. But my question to you, kirby, is - how many more pairs of similar looking shoes do you wish to own?
What was the last called? Would you recommend this last vrs other Carmina lasts available, with all your bespoke experience. I have had a couple custom bespoke made by Carmina prior to the 3D experience. Thanks Kirby.
You left your old shoes in the shop! :)
😅 Quite certain I went back for those!!
1) Cool music! 2) If something were off with those shoes, would they remake them for you at no further charge?
Yes. Carmina will absolutely remake them.
Will they be available for women and can the same scan be used of flats and various size of high heels? Is it possible for the customer to buy their own last(s)?
hey kirby i thought the 3d scan would lower the time taken for the bespoke process!!! its been almost 3 weeks since that scan video.... are u sure its not just a gimmick?
Publishing schedule is independent of when we film the videos. The process obviously takes longer than three weeks.
The shoes look amazing, the bare feet are the stuff of nightmares.
Carmina, when are you coming to San Francisco?!?!?
Is the scan done with just made-to-order shoes or also with their full bespoke shoes?
Just with their full bespoke service.
2:45 how beautiful she is!
Kirby, we hope to get feedback on your new B/spoke by Carmina.
You are always welcome with a smile by Carmina.
Kirby, now that you been down this path of bespoke in the past, what will change after got your foot scan for a perfect pair of bespoke by Carmina?
The service appears to be suspended. You can't make an appointment and customer service says the service is still being tested
Darn it!
If you don’t mind, Kirby what was the total cost of this service?
Do you prefer these too your gaziano ones?
carmina is awesome
How many fittings did you have to do for these pair of shoes?
The process does not include any fittings but if they aren't happy with the final shoes, Carmina is quick to insist that they remake them. The beauty is that once the last is "perfected," you have it to make all future shoes on without any concern for fit. One of the great virtues of bespoke.
amazing🤩🤩
When Kirkby takes out the shoe tree he reads ‘made to measure for Kirkby Allison.’ Are the shoes made to measure shoes or is the shoe trees that are made to measure? Is it not a bespoke shoe?
Does the scanner really matter? Is it better than a shoemaker with a measuring tape?
One of my bespoke shoemakers have tried a 3D scanner but said that it should be calibrated quite often and was not faster to use than a measuring tape but much more expensive.
The 3D scanner in tailoring does not make a great suit, is #D better for making a shoe?
My experience with bespoke shoes where the shoemaker has a fitting where small changes can be made, the finished shoes always fit very nicely, even the first pair was perfect. And they are all made from a measuring tape, a pencil, and a print of the food.
First, the shoe tree I am assuming is not bespoke, that would be something that I would hope they would add, since they already have the 3d model, but it would still be difficulty with wood, a plastic shoe tree with injection molding from the scan would be a lot easier, but of course not as nice as wood. Second, the 3D scan does help for scale, if you have several customers in the shop, you can much quicker get the scans done than have someone there measuring each foot one by one. I think if they reduce the price, they can get more in volume and more than make up for it despite the smaller margins. Again, Carimina is trying to reduce the price of their shoes in my opinion, by offering bespoke to more clients, and reducing the need for someone to measure your shoes will save time and money for them in the long run.
Well i would hate to chear on my Canadian shoemakers at Dacks but these Carminas are out of this world.
How many days did it take
How much did they cost? You could do an ASMR episode of the Sssss air escaping as you put on these shoes...
haha. It would be a short video. They are $1,500.
@@kirbyallison Thanks for the reply.
Lovely shoes but I have to say that suit is too good! It has a nice late 1950s/early 1960s cut to it. Love the ventless back as well.
Another happy landing
Slap me silly and call me Shirley.. home run out of the park wow
😂
Wow!
Another great experience!!!
Yes it was! Thanks for watching!
I would buy anything she is selling
Just wondering the cost of these beauties?
Must cross the 1500$ barrier
No doubt an arm and two feet!
free to him. its an advert
I think they’re right and $1500.
The said thing is that once this catches on the old school way won’t even be remembered in years to come
I think there will always be a virtue to full bespoke. The nostalgia, the craftsmanship -- it's unmatched. What this is going to enable is a lot more people to access the benefits of a wider range of fit.
What last are these shoes built upon?
It's the bespoke last created from the 3D scanning process
This is where technology helps the artisan create a better product.
Puis je avoir le nom exact du modèle please ?
How about not wearing them out before you install Heel caps for them? I begged Carmina shoes many times to install heel caps/plates but they only install the toe caps when ordering shoes from them. Would love to know why is that. To everybody out there, find a cobbler who carves out your heels to install metal heel caps/plates flushed with the heels before you start wearing your Carmina shoes. Another at least $20 to add to the bill plus buying the heel plates for the cobbler.
I find heel caps dangerous...
Carmina shoes are great, but the woman is just a diamond! I don´t think, there are many women as pleasant and natural as her. Of course, we don´t know her in her personal life, but in business, her behaviour and smile can´t be beaten, so in the end, I think, she is also must be unbelievable even in personal life and a precious gem to her husband. I wish all the best to Carmina´s business and life in general.
Kirby, you should have been about in the 1920s
Does Kirby have an oil field in Texas ?😂
I wish! I certainly wouldn't have any trouble finding out how to use the money!
Carmina is a nice person
She's great!
You would think at this price point she would have helped him on with the shoes. Even Macy's does that. Nice looking shoes.
im looking at getting chelse boots im a chelse boot guy
Where was Al Bundy?
That made me smile 🙂
This person made a God from materiál things.
If they can’t hand welt it. What’s the point of bespoke. Has to be a complete product through establishing it via hand welt . Not good year
The point is the precision of the fit. There are a lot of people whose feet cannot be accommodated within the standard size and width range of stock lasts, even at a company like Carmina that has a massive range.
For instance, there are many people with wide feet but narrow heels. No standard last, even wide models, can really fit these. Plus you have all the standard high/collapsed arches and high insteps.
No question the hand welting impacts comfort, but fit is even more important, as evidenced by the discomfort a pair of ill-fitting bespoke shoes can cause.
And that’s Spanish quality product, without the snobbish British approach neither self flamboyance of Italian and French, Good done Kirby for open non biased, attitude and honest smart connoisseur.
No, just cool it with the casually racist remarks.
How hypocritical for you to praise Kirby for being non-biased while being completely biased against other countries... It seems you are just a silly nationalist who makes sweeping generalisations.
Great video. May stop there next time I’m in Manhattan….but Kirby…you walk as if you are trying to not crease your shoes. Makes you look like you about to crap your pants.
🙄 😅
She so 🌹🙃
Love the shoes and especially the bespoke shoetree inserts. Cringed at the end to waste such works of art on the filthy dirty streets of NYC.
Is anyone doing this with clothing yet (specifically suits, outerwear, etc...)? Is anyone doing a quality job yet? I know there are poor quality companies doing something kind of like this.
On the street with no hat?
Were these free? If you received these free then shouldnt you declare that clearly? To me this is little more than an advert and not objective
watch the first video
@@mtbokor1969 The point is it should be clear and here
If I have to ask how much I can,t afford them I know I know
You'd be surprised... the pricing is quite reasonable all things considered.
Interesting- 3D scanning, but they still don’t make shoes that are shaped like actual human feet (widest at the toes).
This is the art. A foot-shaped pair of shoes wouldn’t be beautiful (they’re called barefoot shoes - and I’d never wear them). This is the creative tension in the lastmaking process - balancing the opposing interests of fit, comfort, and elegance.
@@kirbyallisonthey wouldn’t be CONSIDERED elegant
Well its a nice brand , but i live on Mallorca and i think they are overpriced and i want to pay for good shoes and not for fancy shops . I usualy get my shoes in smaller shops.
But i agree that spanish leather shoes are great.
there are far better value for money brands with the same level of quality 😅...
Kirby is a bit a snob , he doesnt realy know how to buy smart .
Perhaps Kirby’s devotion to quality, craftsmanship and tradition has flown far above your head and way out of your budget if you believe he should begin sparing expenses in pursuit of the most luxurious firms in the world.
What are the chances that Carmina hired a beautiful woman named Carmina? It must be providence. BTW I received my KA hangers.
That's the actual granddaughter of the companies founder, the de facto owner.
That's correct! Take a look at our Carmina Factory Tour Video! ruclips.net/video/P2F_87p760Y/видео.html
Button your jacket
come on man I can see the creases from trying the shoes on and yet you both are pretending as if you are seeing the shoes for the first time and you did not try them on before showing on the camera...
I know what you're saying but I don't think it's actually creased. Looks like a combination of calfskin, polish, and lighting making it look creased at certain angles in the video.
What a strange channel
For being.so well dressed this guy has zero sex appeal
This isn't it.
You way of walking is truly bizarre sorry to say that my dear