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

[Pliny]



I was not referring to size, I know I can size down. I was referring to the lower aesthetic value of VASS compare to few years back. VASS U-last was ,imho, always up there in finesse with the best examples of hand-made footwear. I look at today's VASS and it is more and more reminds me aesthetically of something that would come out of 3-rd rate Italian factory.
Vass U-last gained weight in an ugly way. Thick wide heels and wide AE-like waist.

you mean like these recently posted?
Like to see your pics.

 

[kolecho]



Nice David- absolute classics.
re-posting these beauties- hey L-C do u recall what u called these when u ordered them?

They are called "Weymouth", after EG speak.

 

[luk-cha]

Nice David- absolute classics.
re-posting these beauties- hey L-C do u recall what u called these when u ordered them?

They are called "Weymouth", after EG speak.

i hated parting with these puppies - but i knew they went somewhere glee

 

[Medwed]

Also, a word of caution; when ordering loafers from VASS :http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_08_Olasz/Modell_08_070_Kicsi.html , specify to move apron 1/2 inch towards the heel of the shoe. I explain: when you look at VASS loafer online it looks perfectly proportionate, but when you receive final product you would see that the apron placed too forward (too close to the toe) and thus creates very unelegnat balance.

 

[kolecho]



Also, a word of caution; when ordering loafers from VASS :http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_08_Olasz/Modell_08_070_Kicsi.html , specify to move apron 1/2 inch towards the heel of the shoe. I explain: when you look at VASS loafer online it looks perfectly proportionate, but when you receive final product you would see that the apron placed too forward (too close to the toe) and thus creates very unelegnat balance.

I have not had issues with mine on F last.

 

[ThinkDerm]



Not mirror, but pleased with the results. Hope to be better next go.

Where'd you get that bone from?

 

[fritzl]



Also, a word of caution; when ordering loafers from VASS :http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_08_Olasz/Modell_08_070_Kicsi.html , specify to move apron 1/2 inch towards the heel of the shoe. I explain: when you look at VASS loafer online it looks perfectly proportionate, but when you receive final product you would see that the apron placed too forward (too close to the toe) and thus creates very unelegnat balance.

can this be fixed with a botte of vodka?

 

[aj_del]

     
“What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for.

 

[kolecho]

Vass Vass Vass in cigar Longwing and saddle Burlington, shells, F last.

 

[hendrix]

hmmm, i'm sensing that some blue 3-eyelet bluchers on the F last will pop up soon...

Love those longwings, would probably prefer them on a chunkier last though.

 

[Slewfoot]

Mmmm...Vass shell...

 

[fritzl]

why is the heel lifted up on those?

 

[kolecho]



why is the heel lifted up on those?

It's placed on a curvy vintage Eames fiberglass chair.

 

[ELG]

WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT 3RD MODEL ON THE BOTTOM (the austere wingtip)?

 

[gshen]

Just in from HKG - thanks kolecho for the great service!