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

[Mr. Moo]

Which Vass last is good for wide(r) feet? Guessing P2?

 

[Pliny]

Just looking at that sole edge makes me want to make Vass #8 and possibly 9.

+1 that's an exceptionally nice finish on the edge -

 

[monogram]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Which Vass last is good for wide(r) feet? Guessing P2?

Having wide feet and having tried the P2 and the F Last, I would say that the P2 is the more wide foot-friendly.

 

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Which Vass last is good for wide(r) feet? Guessing P2?

Moo P2 and F are the same in width IMO - definitely not U unless you specify U last wide.

 

[kolecho]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Which Vass last is good for wide(r) feet? Guessing P2?

U, F and P2 are about the same width at the ball of the foot.

However the width of these lasts at the toe areas are very different. U has the least toe space, F has pretty standard toe space, and P2 has the most toe space.

 

[Slewfoot]

Vass Melton in Whiskey shell cordovan on the F last.

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

Vass Melton in Whiskey shell cordovan on the F last.

This looks good, the whole combo, argyles, corduroy and shell. Nice job.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Thanks guys!

Now to find P2 on discount... (I think Spoo and I are looking for the same shoe

)

 

[PipersSon]

Help needed. I am an 8.5 wide - 9 D in Allen Edmonds, and sometiems even a 9.5 in some other brands (Alfani). My feet width is 4 3/16 inches, length 10 inches (so that's misshapen right there) and I currently wear shoes anywhere up to 12 inches in length and 4 5/8 inches in width. Questions: I am not sure what combo of Vass last and size to order. How do the lasts size - up, TTS or down? I know from the above that the P2 last seems to be the widest. So would an 42 size in P2 work best? Thanks for the help.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by PipersSon

I know from the above that the P2 last seems to be the widest.

probably the 3636 is the widest and besides the most manly...

 

[Slewfoot]

Originally Posted by forex

This looks good, the whole combo, argyles, corduroy and shell. Nice job.

Thanks! Just added a new photo of them outside in the sun. The color rocks. And trust me, the break in the trousers is not as much as it seems.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Thanks guys!

Now to find P2 on discount... (I think Spoo and I are looking for the same shoe

)

Old English medallion, any color, to fit a US 9.5. You?

 

[888style]

Just describe it to them when you place your order or email a picture.

Handing over pictures works very well. Mostly walk in the Budapest store with a picture of the desired shoe.

"Is this one of your shoes?"
- Yes.
"Could I have one in size 43, including trees".
- Yes, 43. What color?

Then I pick out color or suede. Order get's noted in big book.
We agree on price and in big book I write down address and shipping details.
Walk to nearest ATM for cash re-drawl.
Walk back to shop to complete transaction, and 3-6 weeks later a nice small package arrives.

 

[TC (Houston)]

Bam.

 

[geoffmartin17]

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

Bam.

Gah!

I have that same shoe waiting for me at the post office; unfortunately im out of country for the next couple dayssahdhsaflkjdsakflsdfasd