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

[phsiao08]

Appreciate the response! Yes, these are on the F last. They're slightly longer than some of my other oxfords, so I suppose that's in expectation given how the last was designed.

As for the heel and instep, everything feels pretty solid. The instep in particular feels pretty great, as I typically have issues with that area given my higher instep.

Looks great!

 

[RahnDail]

On a somewhat related note: any tips for matching Vass' shoes to belts? I'm particularly finding it hard to find a matching belt for my Bordeaux museum pair. The closest I can find is this dark burgundy belt from TTrafalgar, but it's so hard to tell online. Anyone got any recommendations?

 

[velomane]

I bought a pair of norwegers and a matching belt from Vass via @Notch a few years ago. Have you asked Vass to make you one?

 

[RahnDail]

I bought a pair of norwegers and a matching belt from Vass via @Notch a few years ago. Have you asked Vass to make you one?

Not a bad idea, I wasn't even sure if they offered belts for sale since they don't list them on their website. Worth a shot though!

 

[sforum1]

On a somewhat related note: any tips for matching Vass' shoes to belts? I'm particularly finding it hard to find a matching belt for my Bordeaux museum pair. The closest I can find is this dark burgundy belt from TTrafalgar, but it's so hard to tell online. Anyone got any recommendations?

104135 - BURGUNDY CALF

Our Burgundy calf belt, handmade using the same French calf used in our shoes. As the rest of our belts, the strap width is 35mm & is fully vegetable tanned leather lined. we do not use interlinings to produce our belts, just leather for an added confort & durability. Finished with a single...

meermin.com

BURGUNDY CALF BELT

CARMINA BELT IN BURGUNDY CALF 35MM...

www.carminashoemaker.com

Carmina Shoemaker Belt in Burgundy Calf

Nickel Buckles Width: 1.25 inches Handmade in Spain

gentlemensfootwear.com

 

[ThomGault]

bought a pair of norwegers and a matching belt from Vass via @Notch a few years ago.

I have no experience with @Notch 's belt but I would caution you regarding ordering Vass belts. I saw them in person and they thin, flimsy, and don't seem overly durable.

 

[Watchman1]

Gentlemen,

If GG TG 73 fits like a glove in UK 10.5E then Vass U in size 44 should be the ticket correct?

TIA Cheers!

 

[PDub]

On a somewhat related note: any tips for matching Vass' shoes to belts? I'm particularly finding it hard to find a matching belt for my Bordeaux museum pair. The closest I can find is this dark burgundy belt from TTrafalgar, but it's so hard to tell online. Anyone got any recommendations?

I thought I'd add my experience and provide a counterpoint to @ThomGault.

When I picked up a pair of shoes from the Vass store in Budapest, I was able to purchase a matching belt. I'm not sure if they still offer this, but I think it would be worth contacting Vass to see if they do. Quality of the construction and materials are very high and the leather is exactly the same shade as the shoes and may be the same quality leather. I've used the belt (and shoes!) on average once per week, maybe more, for about 9 years and it has held up very well. I can easily imagine the belt lasting at least another 10+ years.

The belt is quite thin and flexible, but not at all flimsy and definitely durable! If they still make them, I highly recommend them.

 

[lasting_good]

Bumping the matching belt thread - have some brown museum Vass oxfords. Does anyone know if Carmina, Meermin, or Cobbler Union brown museum belts would match the best? And/or if there's a significant quality difference between them? Thanks

 

[Zapasman]

I thought I'd add my experience and provide a counterpoint to @ThomGault.

When I picked up a pair of shoes from the Vass store in Budapest, I was able to purchase a matching belt. I'm not sure if they still offer this, but I think it would be worth contacting Vass to see if they do. Quality of the construction and materials are very high and the leather is exactly the same shade as the shoes and may be the same quality leather. I've used the belt (and shoes!) on average once per week, maybe more, for about 9 years and it has held up very well. I can easily imagine the belt lasting at least another 10+ years.

The belt is quite thin and flexible, but not at all flimsy and definitely durable! If they still make them, I highly recommend them.

Same experience here. Although the latch is nothing special, the leather is the same they use for their shoes and the price quite reasonable.

 

[Zapasman]

Bumping the matching belt thread - have some brown museum Vass oxfords. Does anyone know if Carmina, Meermin, or Cobbler Union brown museum belts would match the best? And/or if there's a significant quality difference between them? Thanks

Buy it from Vass to match the colour. I have belts from Carmina (shell)and Meermin ( suede) too but being your shoes from Vass I will not doubt to contact them. All are good belts and do their job at their price point. Of course shell belts are much durable and pricey, but you wont be disapointed any of those manufacturers at their
prices. Be sure to state your belt size (lenght).

 

[Shawl Lapel]

Gentlemen,

If GG TG 73 fits like a glove in UK 10.5E then Vass U in size 44 should be the ticket correct?

TIA Cheers!

I'm a 9.5F (needed a little width stretching) and 43.5 in U is uncomfortably snug after a few hours. You might need larger than 44 but I don't know how TG73 fits.

 

[phsiao08]

I'm a 9.5F (needed a little width stretching) and 43.5 in U is uncomfortably snug after a few hours. You might need larger than 44 but I don't know how TG73 fits.

I'm a 9.5 F and order a 44 for the U last.

 

[cop1211]

 

[RahnDail]

Buy it from Vass to match the colour. I have belts from Carmina (shell)and Meermin ( suede) too but being your shoes from Vass I will not doubt to contact them. All are good belts and do their job at their price point. Of course shell belts are much durable and pricey, but you wont be disapointed any of those manufacturers at their
prices. Be sure to state your belt size (lenght).

Done, will post pictures when I've received it. For black or brown shoes I wouldn't care, but the museum bordeaux will be a very hard color to match.

Next up is for me to match a watch strap to the belt/shoes... I already talked to Vass and they don't offer watch straps, but curious if anyone has gone down this rabbit hole already. I have a burgundy strap that I might try to darken with some black shoe polish, which should get me halfway there.