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

[chogall]



Beutiful shoe!

I did not size up on the U-last, but went to a G width insted. Fit is perfect. In my experience the insteps are similar in F and U, also lenght and general width. The "narrowing" towards the toe starts "earlier" however.

Interesting. Thought the general consensus is to size up half from F last to U last.

 

[Joshua Lee]

Is it difficult to get a MTO done directly from Vass, and what's the price range for their shoes and boots?

 

[obama]

Thanks a lot. You deleted my thought for going for 40 as I wear UK 7 in both C&J and Merrmin. So, I should at least for for 40.5.

The U last fits me perfectly. I don't know what size I wear for the F last since my only experience with it is with two pairs of size 41 shoes that never fit me properly, but if I were to get a pair made on that last I'd get it done in size 40.

The other last that fits me as well as Vass' U is Meermin's Olfe. I take a UK 6.5. I also take a 6.5 for Meermin's Ama last.

I have two pairs of C&Js -- Westfield and Belgrave that I also wear 6.5 in, but those don't really fit me all that well and are uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. I attribute this to simply the lasts being unsuitable for my feet, because size-wise they're correct.

 

[obama]



Beutiful shoe!

I did not size up on the U-last, but went to a G width insted. Fit is perfect. In my experience the insteps are similar in F and U, also lenght and general width. The "narrowing" towards the toe starts "earlier" however.

Yes. I am also thinking whether I should go up in size or width. Now I will try the former one to achieve a sleeker shape.

 

[tcideneb]



Beutiful shoe!

I did not size up on the U-last, but went to a G width insted. Fit is perfect. In my experience the insteps are similar in F and U, also lenght and general width. The "narrowing" towards the toe starts "earlier" however.

I do not have any Us but tried it at the store and if I were to buy, I would buy the same size as I do for the F.

Are those gold museums from Vass?? They are STUNNIng! What model is that if you don't mind me asking?

 

[obama]

Melton in F last single sole by vass

I do not have any Us but tried it at the store and if I were to buy, I would buy the same size as I do for the F.

Are those gold museums from Vass?? They are STUNNIng! What model is that if you don't mind me asking?

 

[RogerP]

I wear the same size in U and F. Never even heard the suggestion of altering size as between these lasts until now.

 

[tchoy]

Just received these F last G width.

 

[Swede66]



I wear the same size in U and F.  Never even heard the suggestion of altering size as between these lasts until now.

Rezsö suggested that I should go 0.5 size up in U vs F at first, but later came back and said that Mr Vass suggested to start by trying the same size as in F last. Since the 41F I had in F last was tight I sent the measurement of my metatarsal width on my dominant foot and he changed his recommendation to 41G, which in the fit me perfect.

 

[fllick]



It would help me sir if I knew what your foot measured on the brannock device in US sizing.

I am an 8.5 in US sizing on the brannock. Hope this helps

 

[mcarthur]

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Just received these F last G width.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

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wear in good health your suede chukkas

 

[Bonggoy]

Is it difficult to get a MTO done directly from Vass, and what's the price range for their shoes and boots?

It's quite easy if you know your size in the the VASS last you are interested in. You email Reszo. Give him the details of your order (last, size, design). He sends you a quote. You wire money to him. Wait around 8 to 12 weeks. Receive your shoes. Post in this thread.

With MTO, you are better off emailing Reszo as price is very material dependent (calf, shell, calf museum).

 

[Swede66]



It's quite easy if you know your size in the the VASS last you are interested in.  You email Reszo. Give him the details of your order (last, size, design).  He sends you a quote.  You wire money to him.  Wait around 8 to 12 weeks.  Receive your shoes.  Post in this thread.  

With MTO, you are better off emailing Reszo as price is very material dependent (calf, shell, calf museum).  

And if you aren't sure about size, Rezsö is happy to assist in advising you.
I've done two MTO's this year and production time has been around six weeks in both cases.

 

[badsha]



It's quite easy if you know your size in the the VASS last you are interested in.  You email Reszo. Give him the details of your order (last, size, design).  He sends you a quote.  You wire money to him.  Wait around 8 to 12 weeks.  Receive your shoes.  Post in this thread.  

With MTO, you are better off emailing Reszo as price is very material dependent (calf, shell, calf museum).  

And if you aren't sure about size, Rezsö is happy to assist in advising you.
I've done two MTO's this year and production time has been around six weeks in both cases.

Has anyone heard from Reszo? Is there a specific email address besides the general VASS email? No response yet.

 

[Mr. Six]



Has anyone heard from Reszo? Is there a specific email address besides the general VASS email? No response yet.

I just heard from him today. He's having a problem with his laptop and told me that he wouldn't be able to respond to emails regularly before Wednesday of next week.