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

[fritzl]

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fritzl approved

nope. i prefer the goyser welt stopping at the waist.

they are nice, though

 

[luk-cha]

nar full GW is SO much better

 

[aj_del]

Where can I find a comparison of the various Vass lasts. Not for sizing but for shape ..

Check the shoe pictorial thread if it still exists.

I am hoping someone has a comparison pic for Vass such as this one for G&G

 

[Slewfoot]

Always a fun day when the Vass fairy arrives!

High Boot in Antique Cognac calf on Budapest last in Vibram sole
Single monk in Burgundy calf on F last
High Boot in Cognac Scotch Grain on F last

Really great stuff as usual. The Budapest last is extremely comfortable and not really bulky looking at all. Perfect for more casual shoes. This shade of Burgundy came out nicely as it only looks reddish in the sun. Normally it seems more like a dark brown that's been tinted. I was worried the Cognac Scotch Grain was going to be too light, but this is excellent. I may still darken a touch at some point, but no rush. Look forward to breaking them in!

 

[TRINI]



Always a fun day when the Vass fairy arrives!

Wow. You need to put together a Vass family picture, D.

 

[fritzl]



nar full GW is SO much better

each to his own.

 

[edmorel]



each to his own.

While I like geoffmartin's shoes, I do agree with fritzl about the welt ending at the waist. I am agreeing too much with fritzl lately, need to go see my doctor.

 

[aj_del]

Anyone have a pic of the vass galosh derby. I found some low quality pics in a FS thread. Looking for some better ones. Also anyone get an austerity galosh derby made ? Is it possible to get this design mad ?

Thanks for your help

 

[luk-cha]

nar full GW is SO much better

each to his own.

each to his own.

While I like geoffmartin's shoes, I do agree with fritzl about the welt ending at the waist. I am agreeing too much with fritzl lately, need to go see my doctor.

hahaha!

you been poisioned

 

[Pliny]



Wow. You need to put together a Vass family picture, D.

Always a fun day when the Vass fairy arrives!

High Boot in Antique Cognac calf on Budapest last in Vibram sole
Single monk in Burgundy calf on F last
High Boot in Cognac Scotch Grain on F last

Really great stuff as usual. The Budapest last is extremely comfortable and not really bulky looking at all. Perfect for more casual shoes. This shade of Burgundy came out nicely as it only looks reddish in the sun. Normally it seems more like a dark brown that's been tinted. I was worried the Cognac Scotch Grain was going to be too light, but this is excellent. I may still darken a touch at some point, but no rush. Look forward to breaking them in!

Somebody stop this man!

Hats off to you David - you've gone where angels fear to tread with the Buda, and hasn't it paid well? .Inspired. and that cognac scotchgrain is whispering sweet nothings.
Looks like step 13 for me.

 

[Manton]



My first pair ever came in today. Let Manton rejoice for they are conservative business dress.

Fabulous.

 

[Michael Ay329]

Comparison picture: (left) G&G TG73 squared & chiseled last....(middle) Vass U last....(right) Clifford Roberts squared last

Sorry...no comparison of various Vass lasts together

Notice how the middle Vass U last is narrower in the toe box area...between all 3 lasts...the Vass fits a bit narrower than the others

 

[Pliny]



Comparison picture: (left) G&G TG73 squared & chiseled last....(middle) Vass U last....(right) Clifford Roberts squared last

Sorry...no comparison of various Vass lasts together

Notice how the middle Vass U last is narrower in the toe box area...between all 3 lasts...the Vass fits a bit narrower than the others

wow - the U is the stand out IMO

 

[aj_del]

Thanks for the pic. Appreciate it.

Actually I am more interested in a comparison of the F last with other round Vass lasts. U last is too pointy for me.

Comparison picture: (left) G&G TG73 squared & chiseled last....(middle) Vass U last....(right) Clifford Roberts squared last

Sorry...no comparison of various Vass lasts together

Notice how the middle Vass U last is narrower in the toe box area...between all 3 lasts...the Vass fits a bit narrower than the others

 

[Pliny]

I only have 3 of the Vass lasts, but you can find bird's eye pics of the R, Budapest and Banana lasts in the Vass catalogue which u can get from their site I believe. From left to right: F last; P2 (New Peter); U last

pics of the trees in the same order below.

The F and P2 fit very similarly: the idea that the P2 is wider is an optical illusion cos of F's narrower waist and slightly pointier toe. At their widest point they are about the same. The F double sole heel is very slightly smaller. The P2 is not beveled at the waist unless you specify that.