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

[ValidusLA]

Not sure but 20€ is a great price. In my shop I charge 45$ though they do it in house.

for lasted trees 30€ is still great. They have to make a living too and their products are good. I finished my written review if anyone wants me to share it. (Doesn’t contain any links).

I agree, not a complaint. My local cobbler charges $45 for toe plates, and I have to drive 20 miles to get to him!

Lasted trees for 30 euro, and less in the US as VAT comes off, is a no brainer.

 

[DonRaphael]

That is new as of today or yesterday. Bummer, but frankly still worth it for sure.

They also put a click box for toe plates in, which is good. 20 Euro inc VAT. I know they were doing this service before, but not sure how much / if they were charging?

They charged €20 for metal toe plates before as well. Well worth it. Same goes for the lasted shoe trees.

 

[EUtroll]

Eager to assist. Models like the braided calf leather derbies in any colour are on a „final sale“. Same goes for a cognac Alt English F-last Oxford.

Yes, as well as some other rather common makeups including a number of "budapester" models.

 

[ValidusLA]

Yes, as well as some other rather common makeups including a number of "budapester" models.

Those were the ones that surprise me. I personally really like the Budapesters.

 

[tbaja27]

That is new as of today or yesterday. Bummer, but frankly still worth it for sure.

They also put a click box for toe plates in, which is good. 20 Euro inc VAT. I know they were doing this service before, but not sure how much / if they were charging?

Yep - I pay $45 for metal toe plates in Boston. And 30 Euros for lasted shoe trees is a no brainer.

 

[bdavro23]

I agree, not a complaint. My local cobbler charges $45 for toe plates, and I have to drive 20 miles to get to him!

Lasted trees for 30 euro, and less in the US as VAT comes off, is a no brainer.

20 miles in LA??? Thats a 3 hour drive!

 

[ValidusLA]

20 miles in LA??? Thats a 3 hour drive!

Its exactly 20.3 miles. I go on the weekend. Takes about 25 mins. Also very close to my tailor, so its a double dip!

 

[Unvaccined]

They charged €20 for metal toe plates before as well. Well worth it. Same goes for the lasted shoe trees.

Absolutely fine with their business decision. I am, however, not fine with placing an order of multiple pairs 2 weeks ago with lasted shoe tress and then, today, getting a notice - clearly modified by someone - stating: “SHOE TREES NOT INCLUDED“. My original order confirmation did not contain that. If that’s their business practice from now on, we may expect some other surprises. Hope they’ll clear the matter, otherwise shoes will go back promptly.

EDIT: matter resolved. Quick answer by Vass!

 

[Unvaccined]

Has Vass ever produced a pair of tassel loafers? Pictures? I figure, the F-last might work well in that respect.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Brand new pair of vass alt English u last. Only been wearing indoor while wfh for couple of times and it looks like the inside left shoe leather is deformed and loose. The right pair is totally fine with no creasing. First pair of Vass as well?

Contacted Vass couple of days ago with no response. Got this pair for 40% off and apparently no returns for discounted shoes.
What would you do or anyone know how to fix this issue? This pair actually fits very snug so I don't understand how there is such a loose leather on the left shoe.

 

[Noblekostas]

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Brand new pair of vass alt English u last. Only been wearing indoor while wfh for couple of times and it looks like the inside left shoe leather is deformed and loose. The right pair is totally fine with no creasing. First pair of Vass as well?

Contacted Vass couple of days ago with no response. Got this pair for 40% off and apparently no returns for discounted shoes.
What would you do or anyone know how to fix this issue? This pair actually fits very snug so I don't understand how there is such a loose leather on the left shoe.

I don’t see a problem. Does that shoe fit tight?

 

[Smooth Operator]

I don’t see a problem. Does that shoe fit tight?

Actually pretty snug fit (almost too tight) but there's a leather bulge like a loose leather even with the lasted shoe trees on.

 

[Noblekostas]

Actually pretty snug fit (almost too tight) but there's a leather bulge like a loose leather even with the lasted shoe trees on.

I see now the small bulge in the first picture. Maybe @rezso.kuti can shed a bit more light on why, but for that price discount and the fact that it is final sale and a great shoe overall, it wouldn’t bother me.

someone with more cobbling/shoemaking experience might be able to help a bit more.

I had a shoe that was tight in one foot and the leather reacted similarly.

 

[JohnMRobie]

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Brand new pair of vass alt English u last. Only been wearing indoor while wfh for couple of times and it looks like the inside left shoe leather is deformed and loose. The right pair is totally fine with no creasing. First pair of Vass as well?

Contacted Vass couple of days ago with no response. Got this pair for 40% off and apparently no returns for discounted shoes.
What would you do or anyone know how to fix this issue? This pair actually fits very snug so I don't understand how there is such a loose leather on the left shoe.

Are these pictures with your feet in the shoes?

 

[j ingevaldsson]

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Brand new pair of vass alt English u last. Only been wearing indoor while wfh for couple of times and it looks like the inside left shoe leather is deformed and loose. The right pair is totally fine with no creasing. First pair of Vass as well?

Contacted Vass couple of days ago with no response. Got this pair for 40% off and apparently no returns for discounted shoes.
What would you do or anyone know how to fix this issue? This pair actually fits very snug so I don't understand how there is such a loose leather on the left shoe.

The shoes are too small for you (apart from instep), and probably too short (hard to judge fully on photos). Your feet end up too far forward in the shoe, especially left one then. Your big toe joint ends up in front of the widest part of the shoe, and you have a lot of excess space in the arch. Since they are tight at the ball, you further pull the excess leather in the arch and you get a bulge. See similar things on the right shoe, just to a less extent. Probably best thing to try to sell them off. Since it looks like you've been walking around in them, not just tried them on carefully on carpet, they would not have accepted a return on them either way.