The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)

[FrankCowperwood]

I think so. Looked into this recently and this seemed like the least expensive version of a costly way to pay. Would be interested to hear if others have a better way.

 

[dlind]

I think so. Looked into this recently and this seemed like the least expensive version of a costly way to pay. Would be interested to hear if others have a better way.

I simply transfer from my bank to theirs, costed £3 and got a very fair conversion rate. Is this not a possibility from the US?

 

[TheTukker]



The worst thing about actually having pulled the trigger on a pair of shoes is the wait, been two weeks since I've ordered and I can't wait until my shoes get here!

Is western union the best way to wire money to Vass?

Is this cheaper than a direct bank wire?

 

[FrankCowperwood]

^Fee is $22 from a bank accouny online in the version I used and then the exchange rate is about 2%+ off the market. Believe using a credit catd to fund may be more.

Also, double check, but I believe you can't send Euros to a Hungarian bank (even to a Euro account) through standard WU. There's another product though that does though via onlinefx.westernunion.com/

 

[dlind]

^Fee is $22 from a bank accouny online in the version I used and then the exchange rate is about 2%+ off the market. Believe using a credit catd to fund may be more.

Also, double check, but I believe you can't send Euros to a Hungarian bank (even to a Euro account) through standard WU. There's another product though that does though via onlinefx.westernunion.com/

You can send them euros through direct transfer, I did.

 

[Fiddler]

When I transferred Vass money via my bank, it went to a bank account in Brussels.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Interesting. Are you US based?

WU will do a EUR ACH transfer to some countries for what I recall as $5, which seems pretty good. Don't know if Belgium is one of them

Suppose 22/5 isn't that big of a difference when the shoes are $600 or so, but I'd take it.

Don't know why Vass isn't set up for PayPal. Seems like the logical payment tool for them (other than the fact that with a wire transfer the customer bears all the transaction costs... ). If the shoes turn out to be as nice as I expect I suppose it won't matter.

 

[terrorsquad]

Some Vass Appreciation

 

[Mr. Six]



Some Vass Appreciation

Do you have any more info about that model? That looks pretty much like want I want order from them.

 

[Fiddler]

The way it works with Vass is: pictures are better than words...just send him this very pic and ask if they can make it for you. Words confuse these guys...theyre artisans not linguists.

 

[Toffee]

That was my general idea.

What I've seen of Carmina (at The Armoury, so maybe they're only catering to Asian feet) is much too narrow for me to consider.

FWIW, I now find that Brooks Brothers has another supplier of patent leather-- could be worth a look also.

I have a very wide foot and I found AFPOS stocks the AS Templar in patent leather which is the best pair of patent leather shoes I have ever owned. If you are after patent leather, then try AFPOS

 

[Swede66]



Do you have any more info about that model? That looks pretty much like want I want order from them.

Great shoe, though a bit odd with only four eye lets.
What last?

 

[joiji]

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Crap. I sent mine back through Australian Airmail, which I assume will be handled similarly.

Apparently mine turned up, even within the expected window! Clearly my next return to Vass (I hope I won't need one) will be cursed.

 

[mcarthur]



Some Vass Appreciation

thank you for the pictures

 

[gyasih]

How does Vass' suede compare to other top tier makers? Thanks