Edward Green 888 vs Vass U?

[luk-cha]

not U-Last but F last and bordo shell cordovan

 

[ferguscan]

^^ Shell oxfords are just too weird.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by dmash1080

Theyare, thanks so much for that pic!

For the savings and how everybody raves about Vass on here, I believe I'm going to go with the Vass U last. I saw these and I can't stop staring.

http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek..._112_Nagy.html

Warning:

If at all possible, try on the U-last before trying to guess your size.

 

[dmash]

Originally Posted by mr monty

Warning:

If at all possible, try on the U-last before trying to guess your size.

Ahhh I know! For the past hour I've just been reading reviews about how tricky it is.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by dmash1080

So I'm really contemplating taking the plunge to buy a very nice pair of oxfords as I'm in love with this styling. I'm really liking the Edward Green Beaulieu on the 888, like this:



I've seen an offering from Vass though that is very similar, the Austerity brogue on the U last. Which do you guys think is better bang for the buck? I'm having trouble getting a price on Vass, can somebody link me to that?

Thanks in advance!

Between Vass and Edward Green, I would go with EG. I like Vass but not the douchebags that tend to be attracted to them on this site. They're quite offensive with their willingness to trash every other
maker of shoes.

 

[rebel222]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

Between Vass and Edward Green, I would go with EG. I like Vass but not the douchebags that tend to be attracted to them on this site. They're quite offensive with their willingness to trash every other
maker of shoes.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by ferguscan

^^ Shell oxfords are just too weird.

whatever!

me likey!

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

I like Vass but not the douchebags that tend to be attracted to them on this site. They're quite offensive with their willingness to trash every other maker of shoes.

strong words, huh

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by fritzl

strong words, huh

first i have heard of Vassionista trashing other brands, as most that have vass are just as likely to have EG G&G and C&J et al

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by luk-cha

first i have heard of Vassionista trashing other brands, as most that have vass are just as likely to have EG G&G and C&J et al

i was wondering, too

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

Between Vass and Edward Green, I would go with EG. I like Vass but not the douchebags that tend to be attracted to them on this site. They're quite offensive with their willingness to trash every other maker of shoes.
Actually, it's just one - admittedly colossal - douchebag, a dyed in the wool regional shoe supremacist.

 

[Michael Ay329]

I generally wear Euro 46 in standard width shoes

As to Vass, I wear a Euro 45.5 on the their Budapester last since it better accomodates my high instep and has more toe box room

I wear a Euro 46 in a standard width on the U last. I first tried the Euro 45.5. and found the shoe to be a tad bit too short and narrow. The 1/2 size up assisted me so that the shoe was of proper width & not narrow.

Many U lasted shoes have shown up on the B&S threads because folks gambled on the size. Caveat Emptor

I own both 888 & U lasted shoes. It is individual taste...but the overall U last shape...not just its toe box, fits my entire foot better and looks a lot nicer...especially on the Vass Old English II design

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by apropos

Actually, it's just one - admittedly colossal - douchebag, a dyed in the wool regional shoe supremacist.

Who are you referring to? If I may ask.

 

[sho'nuff]

888 or U?

888 by a long shot.

if you have relatively flat feet the U last is not for you. also the 888 has more depth in its shape. U last although pretty , it is a simple, diamond head-looking last.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by apropos

Actually, it's just one - admittedly colossal - douchebag, a dyed in the wool regional shoe supremacist.

Originally Posted by forex

Who are you referring to? If I may ask.

I'm intrigued now....