johnnynorman3
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2004
- Messages
- 2,702
- Reaction score
- 25
How much better in terms of comfort are bespoke shoes? And, how much do Vass bespoke cost if you go to Budapest?
We would like to welcome House of Huntington as an official Affiliate Vendor. Shop past season Drake's, Nigel Cabourn, Private White V.C. and other menswear luxury brands at exceptional prices below retail. Please visit the Houise of Huntington thread and welcome them to the forum.
STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.
Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.
Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!
Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
I don't know. But what the hell? You will have a great time in Budapest no matter.How much better in terms of comfort are bespoke shoes? Â And, how much do Vass bespoke cost if you go to Budapest?
Just 500 to 700 dollars? For Bespoke shoes? How does Vass rank up against Lattanzi/John Lobb of London?last time I asked, about $500-$700, depending on the leather. they said that they wouldn't send me my first pair, though, they wanted me to come back to pick up the first pair, and then later pairs they would ship. A Harris has said that this might be flexible.
and like JA said, you will have a blast in Budapest.
Originally Posted by globetrotter,Jan. 25 2005,19:04Quote:
(Roy @ Jan. 25 2005,12:11)Quote:
last time I asked, about $500-$700, depending on the leather. they said that they wouldn't send me my first pair, though, they wanted me to come back to pick up the first pair, and then later pairs they would ship. A Harris has said that this might be flexible. and like JA said, you will have a blast in Budapest.Originally Posted by globetrotter,Jan. 25 2005,19:04
(globetrotter @ Jan. 25 2005,21:25)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy,Jan. 25 2005,12:11
last time I asked, about $500-$700, depending on the leather. they said that they wouldn't send me my first pair, though, they wanted me to come back to pick up the first pair, and then later pairs they would ship. A Harris has said that this might be flexible. and like JA said, you will have a blast in Budapest.Originally Posted by globetrotter,Jan. 25 2005,19:04
(Roy @ Jan. 25 2005,14:01)Quote:
Originally Posted by globetrotter,Jan. 25 2005,21:25
Originally Posted by Roy,Jan. 25 2005,12:11
last time I asked, about $500-$700, depending on the leather. they said that they wouldn't send me my first pair, though, they wanted me to come back to pick up the first pair, and then later pairs they would ship. A Harris has said that this might be flexible. and like JA said, you will have a blast in Budapest.Originally Posted by globetrotter,Jan. 25 2005,19:04
I believe that Vass prefers to do the fitting but will dispense with it for clients not convenient to Budapest.2. Vass is not true bespoke but rather a MTM - they take stock lasts and modify them - given their general quality, I am sure the end product is very good indeed but just wanted to highlight the difference - also I don't think they do a try-on but rather make the final product after measuring you (I believe Lobb St. James doesn't either)
Well, yes; but, as I understand it, the difference is that a more run-of-the-mill bespoke shoemaker (is there such a thing?) carves your foot out of a block of wood, while Vass carves your foot out of, say, a U-last. As long as you like the look of one of the Vass lasts--and there is something for everybody--you'll get your perfect shoe. Needless to say, I've got my trip scheduled as well, for June. If it looks like the dollar is going to fall off the shelf (or at this point, roll down the stairs into the basement) then I might try to pop off for a weekend in April. Tom2. Vass is not true bespoke but rather a MTM - they take stock lasts and modify them