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

[tbaja27]

What are you drinking, absinthe? ?

Cognac, always cognac ?

 

[DonRaphael]

Cognac, always cognac ?

Speaking of... was just about to pour me a glass.

 

[tbaja27]

Speaking of... was just about to pour me a glass. View attachment 1477885

Well done. Here are my usual suspects

 

[DonRaphael]

Well done. Here are my usual suspects

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Excellent. Enjoy my friend. I'm actually more of a whisky guy, but I do slip in some cognac or calvados from time to time.

 

[tbaja27]

Excellent. Enjoy my friend. I'm actually more of a whisky guy, but I do slip in some cognac or calvados from time to time.

I've reverted to cognac and malbecs as my go-tos. Too old for cocktails and sugary stuff.

Not much experience with whisky - but i could use another vice. Haha

 

[DonRaphael]

I've reverted to cognac and malbecs as my go-tos. Too old for cocktails and sugary stuff.

Not much experience with whisky - but i could use another vice. Haha

If you enjoy cognac and want to try some whisky go for GlenDronach, world's oldest distillery. Very sweet and easy going for a whisky, yet complex with a lot of nose and aftertaste. Depending on how much you're willing to splash out the 12, 18 and 21 are all excellent choices. In fact, the 18 and 21 are so coveted that they're often out of stock. I've tried to get my hands on a bottle of each for over a year in Sweden without much success.

 

[tbaja27]

If you enjoy cognac and want to try some whisky go for GlenDronach, world's oldest distillery. Very sweet and easy going for a whisky, yet complex with a lot of nose and aftertaste. Depending on how much you're willing to splash out the 12, 18 and 21 are all excellent choices. In fact, the 18 and 21 are so coveted that they're often out of stock. I've tried to get my hands on a bottle of each for over a year in Sweden without much success.

Just added to my next alcohol order.
Local store only has the 12 yo in stock.

Thanks mate!

 

[DonRaphael]

Just added to my next alcohol order.
Local store only has the 12 yo in stock.

Thanks mate!

Yeah, as suspected. The others are extremely rare these days. But you're getting very much value for the buck.

There were times when the distillery closed for 6 years while the whisky was still sitting in the barrels. By the time the distillery was reactivated they sold 18yo whisky for the price of 12yo, 24yo for the price of 18yo and 27yo for the price of 21yo. Those were good times, lol.

Let me know what you think when you've had the chance to try it.

 

[SRV]

My kinda Whisky.

 

[jayteee]

I picked up a pair of $199 Allen Edmonds Oxfords, which are good value for the price. But it gave me a chance to compare with my growing Vass collection:

--- the AE shoes look much clunkier: half an inch longer and wider in the toe box, despite the fact that the model I got was their "sleek, European style" shoe with a squarish toe (Cornwallis).

--- Vass heels are much sleeker, being attached without the 360 degree welt. AE heels look huge side by side with Vass. Vass heels provide that pleasing suction sound when you stick your foot in.

--- Despite the AE's greater length and width, the Vass shoes are more comfortable. Vass hugs your feet without pressuring your toes. AE is wide but still pinches here and there, while being a little loose in the heel.

--- The Vass derbies (supposedly a casual shoe) look more elegant than the AE Oxford, owing to the clunky dimensions of the AE.

--- Vass comes with JR soles, which, legend has it, last twice as long as AE's standard soles. Plus AE soles have open stitching, not closed like Vass'.

--- AE's lower heel height aids walking. Vass' higher heels can make it feel sometimes like you're pitching forward, at least when shoes are new.

--- AE calfskin seems comparable to Vass leather, not including Vass museum calf, which seems higher grade.

--- Since AE are more rustic and cheaper, you worry less about scuffing them up or getting them rained on. It's like being less concerned about denting your Ford escort (AE) than your Audi (Vass). They're a good bad weather shoe.

Overall, AE shoes at steep discount are acceptable. But when you consider you can get Vass for $325 these days, I think the choice is easy.

 

[CWV]

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I picked up a pair of $199 Allen Edmonds Oxfords, which are good value for the price. But it gave me a chance to compare with my growing Vass collection:

--- the AE shoes look much clunkier: half an inch longer and wider in the toe box, despite the fact that the model I got was their "sleek, European style" shoe with a squarish toe (Cornwallis).

--- Vass heels are much sleeker, being attached without the 360 degree welt. AE heels look huge side by side with Vass. Vass heels provide that pleasing suction sound when you stick your foot in.

--- Despite the AE's greater length and width, the Vass shoes are more comfortable. Vass hugs your feet without pressuring your toes. AE is wide but still pinches here and there, while being a little loose in the heel.

--- The Vass derbies (supposedly a casual shoe) look more elegant than the AE Oxford, owing to the clunky dimensions of the AE.

--- Vass comes with JR soles, which, legend has it, last twice as long as AE's standard soles. Plus AE soles have open stitching, not closed like Vass'.

--- AE's lower heel height aids walking. Vass' higher heels can make it feel sometimes like you're pitching forward, at least when shoes are new.

--- AE calfskin seems comparable to Vass leather, not including Vass museum calf, which seems higher grade.

--- Since AE are more rustic and cheaper, you worry less about scuffing them up or getting them rained on. It's like being less concerned about denting your Ford escort (AE) than your Audi (Vass). They're a good bad weather shoe.

Overall, AE shoes at steep discount are acceptable. But when you consider you can get Vass for $325 these days, I think the choice is easy.

hich Vass last are you comparing with?

 

[tbaja27]

ETA: 2 hours until Fedex arrives...

 

[tbaja27]

Guys. I have a big problem!

These are amazing. I want more. ??
Interestingly enough - i took a 42 on both lasts (K and Peter). Though narrower, the K last fits rather well. Keeping both. I'm in love

 

[DonRaphael]

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Guys. I have a big problem!

These are amazing. I want more. ??
Interestingly enough - i took a 42 on both lasts (K and Peter). Though narrower, the K last fits rather well. Keeping both. I'm in love

Those look amazing, my friend. I'm glad they fit you. I think this require another RM tonight ? Wear in good health.

 

[tbaja27]

Those look amazing, my friend. I'm glad they fit you. I think this require another RM tonight ? Wear in good health.

Yes. More than one haha.
The Norwegers aren't overly bulky either - will work well with some flannel suits/pants