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

[gam29]



Is it possible to tell size (incl. width) from markings on a pair of Vass shoes?  I have recently bought a pair secondhand that fit very well and want to confirm before ordering any others.

The soles appear to be marked "43 -" (I cannot be sure the dash is original but given it appears neatly on both soles I believe it is), and the inside of the right shoe is marked "0008 12 10" and "ALB1" on separate lines.  

They are on the U last and were advertised as a 43, which I was concerned might be to small for my foot, so I am trying to verify whether they are a wide fitting or perhaps a 43.5.

Thanks!

43- is a 43.5

 

[RogerP]

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That's my understanding as well. I'm not sure if or how a wide fitting is marked differently.

 

[rc121]



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That's my understanding as well. I'm not sure if or how a wide fitting is marked differently.

my H width have no further marks to indicate wide fitting, at least that I can find

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Thanks.

 

[SuitedDx]



Finally got time for some professional studio shots...

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I really like the } on the sides of the OE. Is there a technical term for this?

 

[Attolini]

Which Vass colour is similiar to Crocketts "Chestnut"? Thanks for your answers.

 

[stmaier]

Norweger High Boot Dark Brown Museum Calf P2 last

 

[gyasih]

Anyone have measurement they could help me out with?

I have never seen sole marking to indicate size.

Thanks

 

[Mr. Six]

^ I can do 43.5 for the U last if that's at all helpful. Have you checked the measurements from NMWA?

 

[gyasih]



^ I can do 43.5 for the U last if that's at all helpful. Have you checked the measurements from NMWA?

No, I didn't realize they had them posted. Thank you so much!!!!!!

 

[NAMOR]



Norweger High Boot Dark Brown Museum Calf P2 last

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you are an animal

 

[RogerP]

stmaier - killer boots, dude.

 

[Cleav]

I love em too ^ however, 5% of me says no. I think it's the make up of em. I love em!

 

[Understatement]

Which Vass Last is closest to carmina Inca or Rain Last? I would like to buy a budapester, but Im not sure about the last. I have a high instep and rather wide feet, but like the shoes to look sleek just like the carminas. Which Vass last would you recommend?

 

[gyasih]

Thanks for the point to NMWA, it seems there is variation in sizing, even within the same shoe size. We chalk it to the beauty of handmade shoes.