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

[chogall]

looking to get my first pair of Vass and wanted some opinions on some models/colors I have in mind. After confirming with Rezso that the F last can be made in an H width, I am interested in several shoes including: the Old english II (#62), italian oxford (#63), French oxford (#126), all on the F last.

Now I know most will say the OE II in oxblood, which I love and probably first drew my attention to Vass. But I am planning on wearing these at my wedding, so keep that in mind. I am not a huge fan of black shoes but maybe the OE has a little too much brogueing as well? Either way, I will be wearing a medium gray suit. I would really like to do something a little unorthodox, like maybe navy calf skin with navy grain or suede on a small section towards the laces. Does this seem a little too much? I'm wlecoming any and all opinions since I am having a terrible time deciding with the huge number of possibilities with models/color/calf alone or with grain or suede.

thanks guys

Wouldn't touch anything navy; its a #menswear fad like those camouflage fabric blogger short blazers back in '08. The only acceptable navy shoes are navy suede drivers.

OE2 is great, oxblood and black both works well. I would skip the Italian Oxford since the adelaide pattern by Vass is already goofy. Not sure how French oxford would look since there's no toe pattern weighing down on the balmoral line; and being a new pattern, how it will look stretched to a wide/G or double wide/F fitting.

Black will always look good with mid to dark colored suits in shades of gray and navy.

 

[clee1982]

OE2 on oxblood would be my choice as well, or dark cognac, how dark/light grey is your suit?

 

[rc121]



OE2 on oxblood would be my choice as well, or dark cognac, how dark/light grey is your suit?

I'm still in the process of getting the right suit, as I've bought two that I just did not end up liking and took them back. it will definitely not be considered light. I am thinking something similar to this from suit supply:
http://us.suitsupply.com/suits/suit...460I,en_US,pd.html?start=48&cgid=Suits&pmin=1

 

[chogall]

black would be the best choice. than any shade of brown thats almost black.

my $0.02

 

[clee1982]

Dark brown, dark burgundy would be my choice if you really don't want black

 

[clee1982]

I have more burgundy than dark brown, I think it's more versatile, but most might not quite agree

 

[rc121]

I did see an OE II in black and it still looked good, I just know that I wouldn't wear them as often as say oxblood, cognac or a dark brown. Without seeing the oxblood in person, I assume it appears darker inside and more reddish when outside? Would you recommend staying with the normal brogueing or get the plain version?

 

[clee1982]

I prefer brogue

 

[rc121]



I prefer brogue

as do I, especially in oxblood. Just wasn't sure if it was worth it to go plain to make it a little more formal

 

[obama]

Bourdeux is another nice color to consider. More interesting color than brown and less agreasive then burgundy.

 

[Swede66]



OE2 on oxblood would be my choice as well, or dark cognac, how dark/light grey is your suit?

Vass oxblood is dark enough to pass as an evening shoe, yet with color enough to be more interesting than black for daytime wear.
Below Vass oxblood wholecut on U last, G width.

 

[obama]

Very very nice

Vass oxblood is dark enough to pass as an evening shoe, yet with color enough to be more interesting than black for daytime wear.
Below Vass oxblood wholecut on U last, G width.

 

[clee1982]



Vass oxblood is dark enough to pass as an evening shoe, yet with color enough to be more interesting than black for daytime wear.
Below Vass oxblood wholecut on U last, G width.

well, oxblood works well with dark grey suit/navy suit, but not so sure about light grey suit

 

[BeSpiffington]



Vass oxblood is dark enough to pass as an evening shoe, yet with color enough to be more interesting than black for daytime wear.
Below Vass oxblood wholecut on U last, G width.

Very nice looking shoes sir.

 

[Swede66]



well, oxblood works well with dark grey suit/navy suit, but not so sure about light grey suit

Well, for a light grey suit I'd probably prefer a mid brown/chestnut shoe. Not for a wedding though.