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

[rogejo321]

Was taking stock of my collection this AM. Also, wore the newest addition today. Boots in the top left. Dark brown museum with dark brown suede.

 

[peppercorn78]

I love those! I have an identical pair on order from a different maker. The Vass version is lovely.

 

[Meyboom]

Was taking stock of my collection this AM. Also, wore the newest addition today. Boots in the top left. Dark brown museum with dark brown suede.

That is a terrific Vass collection. Can you give us some information about your size in the different lasts?

 

[rogejo321]

That is a terrific Vass collection. Can you give us some information about your size in the different lasts?

Sure, happy to do so. I currently own 4 F last shoes, 1 U last, 1 Peter, and 1 P2. I take size 43 in all except the Peter and U last, which were sized up to a 43.5. The Peter last (it’s the alpine grain norweger second from the left), is actually quite a nice fit for me at the 43.5 size. Feels very F last esque. I made the mistake of going same size first, and it was way too small. I’m happy to comment on feel, but generally speaking the P2 is roomy (P2 is the grain boot in the back, bit more casual), but not roomy enough to size down. F, along with the sized up Peter and U all fit well, just slightly differently. Have another U on order, it’s growing on me.

 

[Meyboom]

Sure, happy to do so. I currently own 4 F last shoes, 1 U last, 1 Peter, and 1 P2. I take size 43 in all except the Peter and U last, which were sized up to a 43.5. The Peter last (it’s the alpine grain norweger second from the left), is actually quite a nice fit for me at the 43.5 size. Feels very F last esque. I made the mistake of going same size first, and it was way too small. I’m happy to comment on feel, but generally speaking the P2 is roomy (P2 is the grain boot in the back, bit more casual), but not roomy enough to size down. F, along with the sized up Peter and U all fit well, just slightly differently. Have another U on order, it’s growing on me.

Thank you, that is valuable information although we all know sizing is quite an individual thing. For me F last has the best fit in 42. I need to size up by .5 for the U last but then it is a bit too roomy around my ankles. Staying with the same size as F last it pinches my toes. Ideally I'd need a 42.25 in U last P2 last did not work out for me as the instep is quite low compared to F and U last imo (even in a derby). I have no experience with the Peter last although I must say the design of the norweger on the Peter last is growing on me...

 

[Meyboom]

And just out of curiosity: through which retailer are you buying your Vass shoes (or directly from Vass itself?)

 

[rogejo321]

And just out of curiosity: through which retailer are you buying your Vass shoes (or directly from Vass itself?)

I got my first pair from NoManWalksAlone. I was actually able to go in and try some on in NYC, which took some of the guesswork out. Then I was off and running. Bought a couple MTOs directly from the source, and the rest from Jeeves. Always had solid dealings with Tom. The Peter last norwegers and the valways were odd stock, and the French oxford and two other boots were MTO. Those recent addition boots took about 6 months to deliver. Must have been a tough design. Worth the wait though.

 

[Petepan]

Does Vass take a while to reply to emails? Puzzling as I have sent them an email with an MTO request, but nothing back yet after nearly 1 week.

 

[Shawl Lapel]

Does Vass take a while to reply to emails? Puzzling as I have sent them an email with an MTO request, but nothing back yet after nearly 1 week.

In my recent experience, yes. Even once you have an email chain going replies are very sporadic. You might also try emailing from a different provider account if you have one. My last email landed in their spam filter before I tried sending from a different account.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Does Vass take a while to reply to emails? Puzzling as I have sent them an email with an MTO request, but nothing back yet after nearly 1 week.

I’m sure you probably are, but just checking, are you using this:
[email protected]

Timea will eventually contact you most likely. And, yes I’ve had difficulty reaching them too. Another thing to consider, in the past they didn’t take direct orders from customers that had not actually visited their location in Budapest. This may have changed, others here may be able to comment on that.

 

[patliean1]

In the past they didn’t take direct orders from customers that had not actually visited their location in Budapest. This may have changed, others here may be able to comment on that.

That is correct. While prices are cheaper going directly through Vass (if you qualify) I can say that customer service has been questionable since Rezo left.

EDIT: My point of bringing that up is sometimes it's worth paying a little more if you will receive better and consistent service. Taking a week to respond might be unacceptable for some.

 

[stephenaf2003]

EDIT: My point of bringing that up is sometimes it's worth paying a little more if you will receive better and consistent service. Taking a week to respond might be unacceptable for some.

That is a really good point. To be honest even when Reszo was there I would catch heck in my communications with him. Timeliness is not a thing for them. I would always chalk it up to the Vass charm in the end I always got what I was after, a great pair of boots in my case.

 

[VRaivio]

Another year, another pair of MTO Vass.

Dark brown calfskin balmoral boots in U-last with natural welt tops, white welt stitching, Dainite-soles.

I'd say the calf used on these is better than what I've had before. The surface feels and looks finer and the leather hasn't creased nearly as much after use.

 

[zanci]

vass has any discount/outlet in budapest?

what are the prices if you go directly to the store?

 

[Zapasman]

Another year, another pair of MTO Vass.

Dark brown calfskin balmoral boots in U-last with natural welt tops, white welt stitching, Dainite-soles.

I'd say the calf used on these is better than what I've had before. The surface feels and looks finer and the leather hasn't creased nearly as much after use.

Beautiful Balmorals with the blind eyelets. Why din't they hand stitch the tip of the outsole?