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Now ask him what he thinks of Grand Seiko. :)

I like your shoes, Roger, as you know. My only negative on the "goyser" stitching in general is that I'd like smaller stitches; looks neater. I guess Norwegian might be the way to go. But in general, I think if you're the kind of guy who wears tricolour spectators, you are equally able to say "and look at my goyser stitching and weep you motherfuckers, AND my Snowflake too...bite me!" Which I rather like about you. Along with your excellent taste in suits.
 

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Thank you Mimo my man - you are most kind.
 

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What's the turnaround time for an MTO through Ascot?
 
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Goyser welt has it's place.  They don't look right in a sleek last.  

What's color is the first set of shells?


Vass labelled those as "Antique Cognac" shell.
The third pair are also labelled as "Antique Cognac" but quite a bit darker in comparison.
 

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Now ask him what he thinks of Grand Seiko. :)

I like your shoes, Roger, as you know.  My only negative on the "goyser" stitching in general is that I'd like smaller stitches; looks neater.  I guess Norwegian might be the way to go.  But in general, I think if you're the kind of guy who wears tricolour spectators, you are equally able to say "and look at my goyser stitching and weep you motherfuckers, AND my Snowflake too...bite me!"  Which I rather like about you.  Along with your excellent taste in suits.
From my experience only another gentleman who has an affinity for handmade shoes will ever notice the double or tri-color stitching on your oxfords or derby's as it would reflect a personal preference for quality footwear and a general sense of style and comfort.
 
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Congrats, VVV, look forward to the pics. :)
 

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Hi all,

Looking for some direction. I'm trying to decide on my first pair of Vass shoes. I'm stuck between the double monk and the norweger, probably in cordovan leather. Any reason I should choose one over the other?
 

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Hi all,

Looking for some direction. I'm trying to decide on my first pair of Vass shoes. I'm stuck between the double monk and the norweger, probably in cordovan leather. Any reason I should choose one over the other?
both are fine choices. you may want to go with the double monk if you want cordovan. Mr. Vass prefers to use calf for the Norweger. He felt the seams were a bit too thick using cordovan. I know they have done Norweger's in cordovan in the past but that was the response I got when I inquired about a Norweger boot in cordovan.
 

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Hi all,

Looking for some direction. I'm trying to decide on my first pair of Vass shoes. I'm stuck between the double monk and the norweger, probably in cordovan leather. Any reason I should choose one over the other?

Base on your style, your work, your wardrobe and the shape of your foot, I say Norwerger in saddle shell, P2 last.

Double monks will work as well.


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Hi all,

Looking for some direction. I'm trying to decide on my first pair of Vass shoes. I'm stuck between the double monk and the norweger, probably in cordovan leather. Any reason I should choose one over the other?


Very different shoes - none better than the other, just different. Pick the one that would be the best fit for your existing shoe wardrobe.
 

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