Already in Summer ’17, when we visited the Pitti Uomo in Florence, we met Luca at the stand of Mario Bemer Firenze. We’ve had a really good conversation and when we asked, if he can imagine to collaborate with us, his reaction was very positive. Unfortunately we couldn’t arrange the collaboration in the same week, so we planned to collaborate in Winter ’18. The appointment has been done!
Location? The atelier of Mario Bemer – far away from the Pitti trouble. The atelier is pretty unobstrusive in a street nearby the Palazzo Pitti. Hidden behind two pillars you can find the broad window facade. Through the window facade you can get a good impression of the interior design of the store. To enter the store, the staff has to open the doors. Luca is having a chat with customers, but recognizes us directly and welcomes us with a wide smile.

After a little smalltalk we concentrated on the happening! Luca is showing us around the atelier. Proudly he presents the new tool, which he worked on for month. A new online tool on the website of Mario Bemer, where the customer has the possibility to design his own pair of shoes. That was very impressive but challenging at the same time. Even though at this time all the shapes and colors haven’t been completely available in this tool, we’ve been a bit overwhelmed with the choice of our pairs of shoes. You need time – you need patience and you should know, what exactly you want. Except when you want to try how many possibilities this tool offers you (I’m sure there are more than you can imagine!).

Luca is talking about the specials of the bespoke Mario Bemer shoes with that kind of passion you rarely see with people. All the shoes, doesn’t matter if ready to wear, made to measure or bespoke, are handsewed – but when you look at the shoes, you won’t see the seam. That’s what we call class and quality! Also the Y-shape of the sole is something very special of the shoes – it makes the shoes more comfortable during walking and makes the shoe perfect.
At the time Rochiester is shooting a lot of pictures, trying not to disturb the craftsman – you’d better say artist – we’re slowly moving back to the sales area, where Mario Bemer is finally waiting for us. After a little chat the real action starts – WE TRY THE SHOES!
During the fitting we once again noticed something very special about the Mario Bemer shoes – it’s Mario Bemer himself! When Szymon tried the shoes Mario just made two movements and knew, where to adjust the leather. After Szymon’s turn it was Rochiester’s turn and then, last but not least, it was my turn. The fitting was done pretty fast – the challenge was to choose the design. Keeping in mind that this shoe will fit perfect and will last many years with good care, we all decided for a timeless design. With the tool on the website – SEE HERE – you can choose your design from extravagant to classy.

I´m already looking forward to visiting the event which Mario Bemer is organizing besides the Pitti Uomo – we already received the spoken invitation and I think we do not have to tell you guys, that we’re going to Pitti anyway. I hope that my pair of made to measure shoes arrive until then… You need 4-6 weeks of patience until the shoes are done – even more, when you order a bespoke pair… In this sense…a la prossima!