Aggressive lasts less apparent in suede?

[Sander]

I've made the observation, that aggressive lasts like the Vass U last appear to be quite less so in suede.

Take, for instance, a few of von Rothbarts pics from the Sf Gallery.

First, U last Chukka in suede:

Then, U last three-eyelet derbys in calf:

Does anyone share this observation? I think it's interesting and might even have practical value to me; generally, I'm much more drawn to round lasts, like Vass' F last but I really like the chukkas.

 

[slappy]

Both about as equally ugly to me

 

[Sander]

Hmm... that's an interesting opinion.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

If anything the suede ones above look narrower, and therefore more aggressive, though thats probably only the angle they were photographed at or something.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

If anything the suede ones above look narrower, and therefore more aggressive, though thats probably only the angle they were photographed at or something.

I thought the same.

 

[Jack2000]

No hard reflections on suede, more visual homogeny. Angles don't get highlighted the same way as the do on a polished leather.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Jack2000

No hard reflections on suede, more visual homogeny. Angles don't get highlighted the same way as the do on a polished leather.

This.

 

[suiturself]

Originally Posted by Jack2000

No hard reflections on suede, more visual homogeny. Angles don't get highlighted the same way as the do on a polished leather.

Yea, at the top of the vamp is where it's most apparent.

 

[CMJTperry]

Originally Posted by slappy

Both about as equally ugly to me

what he said.

 

[Gus]

I think you are right.

 

[Bull]

Very good point. Suede on the U last looks awesome btw.

 

[Sander]

Originally Posted by Jack2000

No hard reflections on suede, more visual homogeny. Angles don't get highlighted the same way as the do on a polished leather.

Yeah, that was my theory as well.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

I definitely find that with the C&J 348. Leather shoes on the 348 in store look very harsh and angled - the suedes less so.

Saying that though - I've been wearing the 348 Chukkas in suede for some time now and I just don't think I can stomach it...

 

[holymadness]

 

[Newcomer]

Originally Posted by StephenStyle

I definitely find that with the C&J 348. Leather shoes on the 348 in store look very harsh and angled - the suedes less so.

Saying that though - I've been wearing the 348 Chukkas in suede for some time now and I just don't think I can stomach it...

The 348 is not my favorite of lasts... but I think it is very suitable on some shoes. I love the Lowndes on the 348, it is a very fitting last for them imo.