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

[dlind]

Does anyone else have shoes with rubber toe taps that can say how they hold up over time? Also does anyone know why vass doesn't want to put metal toe taps on a single sole? I know G&G does for example....

 

[kev777]

Recent purchase and they fit !!!

 

[dlind]

Beautiful! Is that the U last?

 

[Gdot]

What are the most cost effective service providers for the required wire transfer payment method.

It would be great if you mentioned percentages, fees, etc.

 

[kev777]



Beautiful! Is that the U last?

Yup chuffed to bits with them

 

[FrankCowperwood]



What are the most cost effective service providers for the required wire transfer payment method.
It would be great if you mentioned percentages, fees, etc.

Western Union has a service (http://onlinefx.westernunion.com/). Wire transfer fee is $22, but the exchange rate is about 1.5%-2% off the market in their favor. I imagine that's going to be the case in most instances though.

 

[Incitatus]

Wow, nice make-up looks like i found my next order

 

[grendel]

I don't have any Alden or AE shoes....I had a pair of Alden suede loafers on the Van Last but they were so ugly after a few wears, I threw them away.

Oops, sorry. I was going through several pages and got names confused... I meant this one:

22 pair of Vass
3 C&J for Brooks Brothers
2 Crockett & Jones
2 Gaziano & Girling
2 Alden
2 Allen Edmonds
1 Paprika
1 Carmina
1 Salvatore Ferragamo
1 Cheaney
Vass is about 60% of total

rikod, since you've got Alden, AE, and Vass, how does your Barrie or AE 5 last compare to Vass lasts' shape and sizing?

 

[VRaivio]

I haven't found this infobit yet: does Vass use chrome-tanned or veg-tanned calf uppers? I know they favour Rendenbach's soles and welts, but this part has gone past me.

 

[ELG]



Vass in black

What type of leather are these? I can never get a decent shone out of my vass'.

 

[hendrix]



I haven't found this infobit yet: does Vass use chrome-tanned or veg-tanned calf uppers? I know they favour Rendenbach's soles and welts, but this part has gone past me.

Chrome tanned (boxcalf).

I don't know anyone that uses veg-tanned uppers unless it's a veg re-tan.

actually, I lie, but the veg tan ones are far more rugged and usually cow or horse, not calf.

 

[OfficeLinebacke]

I don't have any Alden or AE shoes....I had a pair of Alden suede loafers on the Van Last but they were so ugly after a few wears, I threw them away.

You threw away a pair of Aldens?

 

[Fiddler]

^^ A bit extreme I know, but they started to enrage me when I looked at the **** quality of the suede. And they wouldve looked pathetic on a buy and sell ad so there you go. I even have a pair of Sid Mashburn double monks that I am over but maybe I will sell those instead as they are nice.

 

[Newcomer]

Just to chime in on the whole F and U last debate--if I was only allowed to wear one of the two for the rest of my life, I would definitely choose the F last. It is much more versatile, and much more classic. But there is no reason why one should forego the U last. To me, it fits considerably better than the F last, and is a great change of pace. Plus, it is just damned sexy.

 

[j ingevaldsson]



Chrome tanned (boxcalf).
I don't know anyone that uses veg-tanned uppers unless it's a veg re-tan.
actually, I lie, but the veg tan ones are far more rugged and usually cow or horse, not calf.

Crockett & Jones handgrades are made of vegetable tanned uppers, for example.