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

[LS7]



I just had a major revelation. I know probably every one realizes this but I didn't really appreciate it or understood why I liked the old english so much better than similar brogues. I think this is because of the way they hand cut the leather rather than have a machine cut it but there aren't any triangular edges when they sew the pieces of leather together. That's seriously amazing! I checked all the major brands and they all have the triangular edges (though better ones are minimized). I always thought the handmade part just made the construction and quality better but this is very visible. Seriously good stuff and makes it look so much more elegant. <3 vass.

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I concur with your preference for the straight edges (and I own the OEII myself). However your post reminded me of a feature often found on Vass with broguing, perhaps only noticeable with the OCD eye of an SF'er who has slightly too much time on his hands. By this I mean inconsistencies in the broguing pattern.

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It's not a major flaw by any means, but it bothers me more on an formal Oxford style shoe than it would on a rustic Derby.

 

[VRaivio]

...while we're on the geeky subject of shuu details, I must admit that I've grown bored of broguing. Smart pairs just look cleaner, more formal and rounded without all those holes to stop eyes gliding from back to front. Austerity, plain or gimped pairs for me from now on, thank you.

 

[techaview]



I concur with your preference for the straight edges (and I own the OEII myself). However your post reminded me of a feature often found on Vass with broguing, perhaps only noticeable with the OCD eye of an SF'er who has slightly too much time on his hands. By this I mean inconsistencies in the broguing pattern.

Spoiler

It's not a major flaw by any means, but it bothers me more on an formal Oxford style shoe than it would on a rustic Derby.

I noticed that also. Hence the reason I go for austerity on my oeii.. To minimize the chance of inconsistency on the broguing should that really happen. Morever it has a more formal feel.

That being said, I am already setting my sight on a full brogue antique cognac f last ...

 

[Shouldaville]

^ I have asked about the OEII without broguing myself...that is perfect. Vass should just fit it in as a standard 65.5 model and sell a ton of them.

 

[RogerP]

meh, I have both and like both equally well. Choice comes down to the specific shoe / boot and where it fits in the rotation.

 

[rc121]



^ I have asked about the OEII without broguing myself...that is perfect. Vass should just fit it in as a standard 65.5 model and sell a ton of them.

pretty sure that's a standard Vass model, the OEII plain

 

[Shouldaville]



pretty sure that's a standard Vass model, the OEII plain

Hmm...maybe it is. Seems like most standard models have some stock, but the last time I checked there weren't any and I'd have to order...not a big deal.

 

[NAMOR]

@stmaier yeeeeeeee

But you still have plaza indys

 

[Shouldaville]

I know I'm late to the party on the NMWA u-cap, but wow, what a nice shoe and a perfect fit. The vamp/toe box seems just a shade higher than my other P2 in the same size.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Those are absolutely fantastic.

 

[NAMOR]



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Some Vass Appreciation for everyone

excellent thanks for posting. Is the first one in Antique Cognac shell and black derby in 3636 last? very nice

Sstomcat, the first one is oxblood while the black derby is on the R-last. For those who are planning to order, I urge for you guys to wait for next week.There may be awesome news and pictures coming Ilovelobbs, they are not mine.It was ordered for people.I just sold a few pairs and only have 1 left in stock; a 42.5 in the U-last, Budapest Oxford,black calf/pebblegrain. OEII is my favourite

sf'er terrorsquad's pic R-last r last took forever to find a captoe on r last. thanks btw looks great

 

[ThinkDerm]

@NAMOR Love the first OEdos. Looks like F last.

The R last is pretty sweet here too

 

[venividivicibj]

what last is the u wing?

 

[NAMOR]

yeah f last looks great on just about everything. a no brainer

r last looks like p2 last but slightly shorter and with a sloping toe box (shorter side walls)

 

[NAMOR]

82 reminds me of f last (photo by sf'er crat)

r last = 202?