The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford

[scurvyfreedman]



subjective opinion, I like the 109, 99 and 724 lasts better than CJ lasts, they all fit me fine, I prefer the looks.

objective opinion, can't find any difference in quality between the uppers of CJ HG and AS EX.

The finish on the sole and heel is better on AS EX.

Finally, it's readily available at a lower price including lasted trees, unlike CJ which you have to wait 2 to 3 months, and vendors always have good promotions.

On the subjective piece I find the C&J lasts a little better fit for my feet - 348 and 363. In AS I haven't tried the 724, however I have the 48 in an Ex makeup of a HG style, 99, and 87.

On the objective, I agree that the leather quality in the AS Ex is equal to C&J handgrade. On my special make up of the AS HG style, the burnishing is nicer than on C&J HG. My AS Ex also have nicer soles- semi-fiddleback than on the C&J HG. I also like the slightly higher heel stack on the AS Ex.

 

[FredAstaire1899]

On the subjective piece I find the C&J lasts a little better fit for my feet - 348 and 363. In AS I haven't tried the 724, however I have the 48 in an Ex makeup of a HG style, 99, and 87.

On the objective, I agree that the leather quality in the AS Ex is equal to C&J handgrade. On my special make up of the AS HG style, the burnishing is nicer than on C&J HG. My AS Ex also have nicer soles- semi-fiddleback than on the C&J HG. I also like the slightly higher heel stack on the AS Ex.

I also prefer the single nail in each corner on the AS toplift as opposed to the rows of nails on the C&J, which I find to be slip prone.

 

[Tsujigiri]

Thanks, gents, very informative.

 

[patliean1]

S Armfields.

 

[Chowkin]

AS Armfields.

In time for the wedding on 15 May!

 

[wurger]

happy purchase?

 

[patliean1]

In time for the wedding on 15 May!

happy purchase?

VERY happy purchase. The leather is buttery soft and construction is SOLID. May 15th wedding here I come

 

[Chowkin]

VERY happy purchase. The leather is buttery soft and construction is SOLID. May 15th wedding here I come

Your wedding? If yes, congratulations!

 

[patliean1]

Your wedding? If yes, congratulations!

Ha thanks, I'm already married and so I'm just a mere groomsmen. The groom requested us all to wear our own black suits and of the brown/tan/burgundy dress shoes I own, I did not have a decent pair of black shoes.

 

[goodlensboy]



VERY happy purchase. The leather is buttery soft and construction is SOLID. May 15th wedding here I come 

Nice shoes (I just misread My 15th wedding here i come !!!

 

[southbound35]



AS Armfields.

VERY happy purchase. The leather is buttery soft and construction is SOLID. May 15th wedding here I come 

They look great. Looking even more forward to mine now.

 

[simian]

My Vass Old English Black in U last, size Euro 40
Purchased from Vass, RRP 360 € ext. VAT
Factory Topy

Fantastic. I'm considering ordering Vass shoes through the group buy MTO, these pictures definitely help.

One question that will help me understand Vass sizing better. I see that you are 40 on the U Last. What is your size on G&G or EG lasts? Thanks...

 

[wurger]

UK 6.5E

 

[simian]

UK 6.5E

So, UK 6.5E = Euro 40
This means UK 6E = Euro 39 or 39.5? Or the difference is so small it doesn't matter? Thanks...

 

[wurger]

What are the brands and sizes you wear?