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

[emptym]

^The side/edge of the sole looks like it's more flush to the upper than usual. Just wondering if you specified that or had it trimmed after you got them. I'm guessing neither. I agree that Tom is a reliable and trustworthy and that 6-8 weeks is normal. I ordered mine at the very start of the frenzy, in late Feb. The problem is that I wanted dainite soles, and Tom only discovered later on that they don't use those. He tried to get them direct from dainite, but they didn't come before he left Hungary. My statement should have made it clear that I wasn't blaming Tom. That said, Vass uses Vibram products. Does anyone know if Vibram makes a sole comparable to the usual Dainite one? Or does anyone have a spare Dainite sole lying around?

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by emptym

^The side/edge of the sole looks like it's more flush to the upper than usual. Just wondering if you specified that or had it trimmed after you got them. I'm guessing neither.

I agree that Tom is a reliable and trustworthy and that 6-8 weeks is normal. I ordered mine at the very start of the frenzy, in late Feb. The problem is that I wanted dainite soles, and Tom only discovered later on that they don't use those. He tried to get them direct from dainite, but they didn't come before he left Hungary. My statement should have made it clear that I wasn't blaming Tom.

That said, Vass uses Vibram products. Does anyone know if Vibram makes a sole comparable to the usual Dainite one? Or does anyone have a spare Dainite sole lying around?

wasn't directing it at you, was not even aware you had an order with Tom. have you thought of send ing the shoes to B. Nelson? he posts here and he is the only person I know that offers Dainite soles.

 

[emptym]

Thanks for the idea. I think Tom thought of this, but we didn't know exactly how it would work.

 

[Spatlese]

Originally Posted by edmorel

BTW, there have been some questions in terms of Tom and some outstanding orders, I have no idea where Tom is and hope everything is OK but I can vouch that Tom is a stand up guy and those awaiting shoes will get them.

+1. I think he posted an update recently on his sales thread but I'm sure Tom will sort everybody out. I had some lingering issues with the courier after my delivery which Tom made sure to address.

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by Spatlese

+1. I think he posted an update recently on his sales thread but I'm sure Tom will sort everybody out. I had some lingering issues with the courier after my delivery which Tom made sure to address.

Good to hear. He also has meaty thighs.

 

[voxsartoria]

I looked in my shoe closets, and guess what?

I found some Vass!


- B

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I looked in my shoe closets, and guess what?

I found some Vass!


- B

I was hoping for meaty thighs.

 

[Spatlese]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I looked in my shoe closets, and guess what?

I found some Vass!


- B

You're sure they're not Bass?

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Spatlese

You're sure they're not Bass?

Well, there was indeed one Bass in there.


- B

 

[Ahab]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

in natural light, yes, you can def see the blue. Indoors, sometimes, but more likely will be taken for black.
Nice. Thank you.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Ed, the shoes are gorgeous. Did you get toe taps? If so, metal or rubber?

 

[mr monty]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1950-HANDMADE-VA...d=p3911.c0.m14

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by mr monty

helluva boot

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by fritzl

helluva boot

yup now that is one **** kicker

 

[Spatlese]

Originally Posted by luk-cha

yup now that is one **** kicker

Insane boots. I think someone took these right outta kunk's hands.