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post #31 of 127
1/13/12 at 1:21am
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on a secondary note not trying to derail the topic is a BB Peal Monk at 50% off with free shipping a good deal?

it's your thread and if you like monks, it sounds good.
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post #32 of 127
1/13/12 at 1:25am
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The 3636 is very wide, though. Much wider than anything Carmina puts out.

that's what the OP asked for?
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post #33 of 127
1/13/12 at 6:02am
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What you won't see on their website are 3636s in the Norweger style, or in Oxfords. But if you look at the (narrower) Peter lasts for both you'll get a good idea of the aesthetic. For many situations, I think they are quite successful, even if they are 1/4-1/2 inch shorter than my best bespoke shoes.
The 3636 is very wide, though. Much wider than anything Carmina puts out.

Oh well the pleasures of ordering over the net begins..!!
I wear a 11.5 E US size in Alden, AE and Peals, the fit is perfect. I ordered the 3636 size 45 in wide cut, is it going to be too wide?
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post #34 of 127
1/13/12 at 6:43am
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Oh well the pleasures of ordering over the net begins..!!
I wear a 11.5 E US size in Alden, AE and Peals, the fit is perfect. I ordered the 3636 size 45 in wide cut, is it going to be too wide?

can't tell you as i don't know your reference shoes personally.

the characteristic of the 3636 is the rather tight heel and the "strong" fit over the instep. imo, the bread and butter of shoe fit in general.

hey, don't worry too much.
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post #35 of 127
1/13/12 at 6:50am
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Originally Posted by fritzl View Post

exactly

best vass shoe is the alt wien derby on the 3636 last in chocolate brown shell,
it possible it best looking rtw shoe ever.
Casual derby and casual leather and casual colour make the shoe very very good.
Next best vass shoe is full brogue on budapester last with goiser stitch.
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post #36 of 127
1/13/12 at 6:53am
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... even if they are 1/4-1/2 inch shorter than my best bespoke shoes.

how much toe space do you have in your best, i assume balint, bespoke shoes? many thanks.
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post #37 of 127
1/13/12 at 6:55am
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Originally Posted by Son Of Saphir View Post

best vass shoe is the alt wien derby on the 3636 last in chocolate brown shell,
it possible it best looking rtw shoe ever.

exactly in this genre of casual shoes.

btw, pls tell the darlton fanboys.
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post #38 of 127
1/13/12 at 6:57am
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Originally Posted by sstomcat View Post

Oh well the pleasures of ordering over the net begins..!!
I wear a 11.5 E US size in Alden, AE and Peals, the fit is perfect. I ordered the 3636 size 45 in wide cut, is it going to be too wide?

Good luck with sizing,
it will be luck.
It best to never take sizing advice off forum because advice very simple and not good.
The Vass fit very different to Alden me see.
Me say this to you,
order one pair of Vass until you know it fit good,
get two pair later.
If you new at buying good shoe and buy to many,
many mistake in sizing get made.
Best to build shoe collection slowly.
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post #39 of 127
1/13/12 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by fritzl View Post

can't tell you as i don't know your reference shoes personally.
the characteristic of the 3636 is the rather tight heel and the "strong" fit over the instep. imo, the bread and butter of shoe fit in general.
hey, don't worry too much.

Than you Fritzl, I'm not worried but am picky about fit and finish very much....

The shoes that I have and fit me well in11.5 wide are Alden Medallion Captoe blucher, Peal in 240 last, AE Mcclain wingtip...

I guess the wait with curiosity of fit just adds up the ferver, have a good one...
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post #40 of 127
1/13/12 at 8:14am
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Originally Posted by Son Of Saphir View Post

best vass shoe is the alt wien derby on the 3636 last in chocolate brown shell,
it possible it best looking rtw shoe ever.
Casual derby and casual leather and casual colour make the shoe very very good.
Next best vass shoe is full brogue on budapester last with goiser stitch.

Dont you think this is personal?
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post #41 of 127
1/13/12 at 8:16am
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Originally Posted by Son Of Saphir View Post

Good luck with sizing,
it will be luck.
It best to never take sizing advice off forum because advice very simple and not good.
The Vass fit very different to Alden me see.
Me say this to you,
order one pair of Vass until you know it fit good,
get two pair later.
If you new at buying good shoe and buy to many,
many mistake in sizing get made.
Best to build shoe collection slowly.

I agree 100%, and thanks for the valuable advice. Since I'm buying directly I do have an option of exchange. Not trying to justify but it is just me...
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post #42 of 127
1/13/12 at 8:27am
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Dont you think this is personal?

Yes.

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Since I'm buying directly I do have an option of exchange.
Good,
it very important to have exchange option.
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post #43 of 127
1/13/12 at 8:34am
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Originally Posted by Son Of Saphir View Post

Yes.
Good,
it very important to have exchange option.

I see that you use Saphir products everyday, is it that good?

I checked the Vass website are these the two shoes you rate as your all time favorites?

http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_01_Budapest/Modell_01_011_Kicsi.html

http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_09_Cordovan/Modell_09_080_Kicsi.html

I dont see chocolate brown?
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post #44 of 127
1/13/12 at 9:02am
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post #45 of 127
1/13/12 at 9:12am
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Originally Posted by sstomcat View Post

I agree 100%, and thanks for the valuable advice. Since I'm buying directly I do have an option of exchange. Not trying to justify but it is just me...
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Originally Posted by sstomcat View Post

I see that you use Saphir products everyday, is it that good?

yes,
it very very good. icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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I checked the Vass website are these the two shoes you rate as your all time favorites?
http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_01_Budapest/Modell_01_011_Kicsi.html
http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_09_Cordovan/Modell_09_080_Kicsi.html
I dont see chocolate brown?
Yes.
Picture look bad in link but shoes look very good in real life.
The 3636 derby alt wien is masterpiece.
Dark brown cordovan by special order.
Budapester full brogue look much better on feet than in picture or at eye level.
3636 derby look perfect at any angle.
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