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

[KayJay85]

Congrats on your shoosies NAMOR
Mine should be in transit soon and I am crossing my fingers that they fit right!

 

[mimo]

A work of art, Mr Namor, congratulations. Which last is that please? F?

 

[NAMOR]



Did you order through Vass?  MTO?  Double tapered to single sole?  Or its an in-stock pair?

Meermin MTO stuck at Customs since 10/5.  lol

MTO directly through Vass. Transacted with the manager, Mr. Kuti

Specs that Vass changed:

I requested light brown edge trim instead received dark brown, looks black
I requested cognac shell instead received "whiskey"
I requested double sole instead received HAF sole

I think I prefer the screw ups over my specs. Couldn't be happier. It was such an odd process though since I didny realize I placed an order until after the shoes were made. It's typical for shoe companies to request 1/2 or even all of the MTO fee in the beginning but that wasn't the case. Didn't pay until 6 days ago.

Shell MTO
Metal Toe taps
Lasted trees
Shipping
Wire transfer fee
No duties

Total damage: $777

 

[jerrybrowne]



MTO directly through Vass. Transacted with the manager, Mr. Kuti
Specs that Vass changed:
I requested light brown edge trim instead received dark brown, looks black
I requested cognac shell instead received "whiskey"
I requested double sole instead received HAF sole
I think I prefer the screw ups over my specs. Couldn't be happier. It was such an odd process though since I didny realize I placed an order until after the shoes were made. It's typical for shoe companies to request 1/2 or even all of the MTO fee in the beginning but that wasn't the case. Didn't pay until 6 days ago.
Shell MTO
Metal Toe taps
Lasted trees
Shipping
Wire transfer fee
No duties
Total damage: $777

Nice. They turned out well. Dark shade of Whiskey....

 

[NAMOR]



This is why one should never get dressed in the dark at 4am.

And this was after I had coffee

 

[NAMOR]



Nice. They turned out well. Dark shade of Whiskey....

Thanks, they are more like Ravello (if comparing to Alden) than Whiskey so it can be misleading

 

[Kashiwa]

NAMOR, those are stunning. No idea how the specs you requested would have turned out, but their "mistakes" look brilliant to me. $777 seems like an outstanding price.

 

[NAMOR]



NAMOR, those are stunning. No idea how the specs you requested would have turned out, but their "mistakes" look brilliant to me. $777 seems like an outstanding price.

I agree, they have a great eye. $777 is an outstanding price for MTO shell. All the Vass regulars have been preaching this for a while and now I believe. I believe

 

[NAMOR]



A work of art, Mr Namor, congratulations.  Which last is that please? F?

Thanks! Yes F last

Congrats on your shoosies NAMOR
Mine should be in transit soon and I am crossing my fingers that they fit right!

What did you order??

 

[forex]

NAMOR, good job on shoes. I think they would look better on 3636 last but that's just me. How come you weren't dinged by FedEx? What is the dealio?

 

[gsugsu]



They can topy a sole, they do it very nice. It will help with your slippage problem and still look good.

Thanks Tom. Got word today from Vass telling me the same. Guess I'll go with the Topy over Vibram.

 

[gsugsu]

Does Vass do Dainite soles for MTO orders. I'm waiting to hear from them but thought I would ask here.

Vass can use Dainite, but you need to send them the sole/heel components. I Just bought three Dainite sets for future boots / sole replacements.

Thanks for the info and I'll keep that in mind for future orders.

 

[gsugsu]

Namor,

Nice shoes, man. Like the colour and how the F last looks in that model.

 

[styless]

NAMOR,
I was expecting cognac to be a little darker, but your pictures look great. I am trying to choose between whiskey & cognac.

 

[rikod]



MTO directly through Vass. Transacted with the manager, Mr. Kuti
Specs that Vass changed:
I requested light brown edge trim instead received dark brown, looks black
I requested cognac shell instead received "whiskey"
I requested double sole instead received HAF sole
I think I prefer the screw ups over my specs. Couldn't be happier. It was such an odd process though since I didny realize I placed an order until after the shoes were made. It's typical for shoe companies to request 1/2 or even all of the MTO fee in the beginning but that wasn't the case. Didn't pay until 6 days ago.
Shell MTO
Metal Toe taps
Lasted trees
Shipping
Wire transfer fee
No duties
Total damage: $777

hehe, I agree, I prefer all 3 "changes". They are beautiful, cngrats.