Januszkiewicz, Bespoke shoemaker, Warsaw

[gyalos]

Originally Posted by HORNS

"You gonna get raped!"

Seriously, nice shoes.

 

[inter71]

Originally Posted by macaroni

I've paid 1800 PLN that is some 450 euros.

It makes me wonder how you would describe the quality of your shoes. Are they closer to C&J, Cheaney, or Loake? If you are able to provide some objective quality justification, I would appreciate.

I like your blog and forum.......

 

[macaroni]

I'm no expert on leather quality, but in terms of style they are superb. Slim waist, beautify shaped toe, nice details... And of course they are bespoke so it's really difficult to compare to RTW shoes.

 

[Iceball]

Thank you for sharing.

They look absolutely superb to me. Amazing value. Does Januszkiewicz speak English? It's tempting to take a flight over to Warsaw, could be a bit chilly this time of year but it's about -3 here in the UK anyway.

 

[macaroni]

Around 0 in Warsaw. No, he doesn't speak English. He speaks some German I guess.

 

[macaroni]

Iceball, if you ever come to Warsaw, I will be happy to help translating for you.

 

[Michael Ay329]

Macaroni, thanks for posting about this hidden gem.

On your next visit to him, ask if he has some old stock of Freudenberg box calf leather...and which colors

 

[macaroni]

Is this German leather?

 

[SimonC]

Beautiful shoes, and seemingly phenomenal value for money.

 

[emptym]

Wonderful. THanks for posting.

 

[Michael Ay329]

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[Michael Ay329]

Originally Posted by macaroni

Is this German leather?

Am unsure where it was initially made. But the company folded, then some former employees/craftsmen revived it under a different company name and I believe its now made in Poland

 

[andreyb2]

Originally Posted by Michael Ay329

Am unsure where it was initially made. But the company folded, then some former employees/craftsmen revived it under a different company name and I believe its now made in Poland

AFAIK, originally it was indeed made in Germany.

Andrey

 

[the.chikor]

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Beautiful! Especially this pair. I am reluctant about the no fitting part?

This could be disastrous for my feet. But, if it worked for you, then kudos. Thanks for posting. BTW, could you post a picture of the sole, waist, etc? If not, no problem.

 

[macaroni]

Originally Posted by Michael Ay329

Am unsure where it was initially made. But the company folded, then some former employees/craftsmen revived it under a different company name and I believe its now made in Poland

If it's made in Poland it is probably made in Skoczów. Januszkiewicz told me Skoczów factory indeed send skins to Germany. Skoczów factory is main supplier to Januszkiewicz.

Originally Posted by the.chikor

Beautiful! Especially this pair. I am reluctant about the no fitting part?

This could be disastrous for my feet. But, if it worked for you, then kudos. Thanks for posting. BTW, could you post a picture of the sole, waist, etc? If not, no problem.[/quote]

I will post more pictures tomorrow.