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

[boilerMN2005]

I have oxfords, derbies and slipper on the F last. I take the same size across all three.

Great! Would you say they run "true to size" as well?

 

[DonRaphael]

Great! Would you say they run "true to size" as well?

Between the different types or are you asking whether the F last runs true to size? If the former, yes. If the latter, it depends. I'm usually a size UK7,5. I take a size EU41,5 for the U last but size EU41 for the F last.

 

[BlueSteel]

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Nice! Are these on BP or 3636?

 

[boilerMN2005]

Between the different types or are you asking whether the F last runs true to size? If the former, yes. If the latter, it depends. I'm usually a size UK7,5. I take a size EU41,5 for the U last but size EU41 for the F last.

This helps -- really appreciate it.

 

[boilerMN2005]

Between the different types or are you asking whether the F last runs true to size? If the former, yes. If the latter, it depends. I'm usually a size UK7,5. I take a size EU41,5 for the U last but size EU41 for the F last.

Just looked at the Vass size guide. So, for your particular foot, the F last runs slightly large compared to other lasts, hence going down to a 41, correct?

 

[DonRaphael]

Just looked at the Vass size guide. So, for your particular foot, the F last runs slightly large compared to other lasts, hence going down to a 41, correct?

Exactly. In my experience, half the people around here size down from U to F and the other half doesn't. Not what you want to hear, I know. But that's the truth unfortunately.

 

[dogjaeja]

Most RTW lasts seem to work for me in my standard size. For Vass, I'm able to wear the same size in F U, and K. The F is an excellent TTS fit for me, but I could see why some adjust 1/2 size for the sleeker-shaped lasts.

 

[ACLC]

Thanks, ACLC! I'm a 12D in US / 11E in UK. I am curious if in Vass if that really is a 45? I'm very interested in the Budapest 3636 like posted above and the Slipper F. Loafers/slippers and lace ups can be different so curious if their fitting for a 12D/11E UK is consistent among the different lasts from laces to slippers!

I can only speak to the 3636 and BP lasts which I have tried both for the Budapester. The 3636 is wider than the BP and is considered the widest Vass last from my understanding. Unsure how these compare to the F however, although assume the F will probably be too small for my wider feet.

 

[boilerMN2005]

Most RTW lasts seem to work for me in my standard size. For Vass, I'm able to wear the same size in F U, and K. The F is an excellent TTS fit for me, but I could see why some adjust 1/2 size for the sleeker-shaped lasts.

Any thoughts about what lasts work well with my measurements? If anyone has guidance comparing these numbers to their own measurements that will give me an even better idea. Thanks in advance!! Measurements below:

Left Foot: 28.575 (length), 26.035 (Width), 26.67 (instep)
Right Foot: 27.94 (length), 26.035 (Width), 26.67 (instep)

 

[Kanapa]

Vass Norveger with Vibram sole - Winter 🫣

 

[ACLC]

Vass Norveger with Vibram sole - Winter 🫣

How does the P last compare with other lasts (3636 or BP)?

 

[Satoman1]

Thrifted this pair today, anyone recognize the last ?

 

[Kanapa]

How does the P last compare with other lasts (3636 or BP)?

3636 vs P?
For me 3636 is to smal in „instep circumference” vs P / P2.
BP - No any idea.

 

[ACLC]

3636 vs P?
For me 3636 is to smal in „instep circumference” vs P / P2.
BP - No any idea.

Wow I thought 3636 would have the larger instep. Thanks for the feedback

 

[Zapasman]

Nice! Are these on BP or 3636?

Thanks. 3636