Bespoke Shoes in Warsaw, critique plese (pics)

Originally Posted by taxgenius69

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I think he's stretching the definition of bespoke.

He might be, but here this process is called "na miarę" so i call it bespoke for the sake of tradition, but I understand it's more advanced made to measure by international standards.

Originally Posted by macaroni

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He might be, but here this process is called "na miarę" so i call it bespoke for the sake of tradition, but I understand it's more advanced made to measure by international standards.

For evaluating in terms of bespoke shoes I would ask again "how is the fit?". I can't tell the quality of the leather but it looks like a nicely finished shoe.

Originally Posted by ohm

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For evaluating in terms of bespoke shoes I would ask again "how is the fit?". I can't tell the quality of the leather but it looks like a nicely finished shoe.

The shoe coats the foot like a glove. I didn't wear the shoes for full day so I don't know how comfortable they are. One thing I can say- the difference in feel between them and RTW is dramatic.

Originally Posted by macaroni

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I understand it's more advanced made to measure by international standards.

Quoting for clarity.

They look very nice. For your sake, I hope they fit well enough to justify getting a whole lot at that price.

Good looking classic monk shoes with silver buckle...Can't go wrong with that...
Congratulations...I'm always confused by the semi-bespoke ,MTO and all different classifications...

Originally Posted by lasbar

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Good looking classic monk shoes with silver buckle...Can't go wrong with that...
Congratulations...I'm always confused by the semi-bespoke ,MTO and all different classifications...

MTO is easy to understand. You are given X number of colors, X number of last shapes, X number of designs and you get to pick the combination you prefer.

With bespoke the contraint is limited by your imagination. A bespoke shoe maker should have no problem fitting this guy:

Dimitri Gomez is offering semi-bespoke and bespoke...
Bespoke is creating your own last based on your personal physical characteristics and semi-bespoke is using an already existing last close to your personal physical characteristics

They look good. For $300, you can't go wrong. I did notice that it appears that there is no slip bead in the collar. Also, can we see the soles and a close up of the welt please. Thanks.

A slip bead is not really that necessary if the shoe fits, right? Seems analogous to the fascination over a split yoke, but yet the bespoke maker (if that's who you use) isn't using it to make an adjustment to the shoulder...

I think that includes almost everyone except a handful (kabbaz, udeshi maybe, couple others?)

I think the biggest 'couldn't care less' moment comes when you find out macaroni wants to proxy your purchases for the humble sum of $200 or more... from Warsaw.

Gee, recent US legal rulings favoring the plaintiffs against China are being told, "That's a nice piece of paper you have...don't care... we aren't paying". And those companies can still trade lawfully to other US companies without penalty.

Sounds like fun trying to figure out a $300 shoe purchase plus almost 100% mark up by an unknown person. I'll admit it isn't a life-changing sum... so good luck to the pioneers

really? $200. thats a bit disappointing

Originally Posted by fox81

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really? $200. thats a bit disappointing

I think this is a fair price for a second pair guaranteed if things go wrong.

Originally Posted by taxgenius69

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MTO is easy to understand. You are given X number of colors, X number of last shapes, X number of designs and you get to pick the combination you prefer.

With bespoke the contraint is limited by your imagination. A bespoke shoe maker should have no problem fitting this guy:

By your definition, it is bespoke. I was only limited by imagination with a choice of style, shape, color (this is limited by skins available). There is difference in process. No fitting, already existing last, but I have seen him reshaping the last for another clint making a square toe on his usually round toe lasts.

I'm editing the post to put new photos. The previous ones were out of focus

Originally Posted by macaroni

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Macaroni,

What is your opinion of J. Kielman? Is he "full" bespoke? Do you know anyone who has ordered using only measurements (e.g., over the Internet)? I'm still waiting for the review on your blog