Kielmann bespoke

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pchong
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Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:53 am

Went to Warsaw last month, had a pair measured, and made...beautiful...but I feel a tad short...am sending them back to Monika Kielmann to see what she can do about it.

The workmanship is excellent, stitches are even, well executed. The leather I chose is from Polish calf, and very nicely finished. Lovely hue. Shown below is a picture of three pairs of recent acquisition, from top - John Lobb (Paris) RTW Nader in Antique Squirrel, Edward Green Berlerley in Dark Oak on 202 last, and the Kielmann bespoke:

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zjpj
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Tue Oct 18, 2005 2:03 am

It looks shorter in length than the others. How is the fit?
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Tue Oct 18, 2005 2:41 am

it is short...the fit around the girth is fine...quite comfortable. but the deficiency in length is not good...hence the need to send it back. When I walk, my toe feels like its touching the insides of the toe cap.
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Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:50 am

aha, I thought by "short" you meant you wanted more height in the heel. :lol:
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:33 pm

Thanks for the photo. The Kielman shoe looks nice. Please do let us know how you get on with having the problem of fit rectified.
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:01 am

The shoes are with Monika Kielmann now...she will get back to me as to her recommendation probably in a week.
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Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:51 am

I just received word from Warsaw. Monika is going to have a new pair made for me. Will take about 2 weeks. Am looking forward to their arrival, and update.
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:41 am

They are back...um...in! A new pair was made, and shipped, and I received them yesterday! Thanks Kielmann for superb customer service. The shoes now fit perfectly... a little snug fitting, but excellent. Will venture to wear them when I return from a short trip to Jakarta on Monday, and will post another comparison picture like above. Cheers.
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:16 am

pchong wrote:. . . . Will venture to wear them when I return from a short trip to Jakarta on Monday, and will post another comparison picture like above. Cheers.
I'd be happy to see the reworked Kielmans, Peter, if posting a picture wouldn't be troublesome.
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Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:19 pm

I would be interested in hearing a further review of the kielmans. There is a small chance I may have a busness meeting in Warsaw in mid-May. Thanks.
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