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Which Vass for casual wear?

AJL

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Ok, gonna try a different tack this time w/ poal, as initial attempt to solicit opinion died a swift and silent death. Basically I'm looking to have a pair of Vass made up for casual pairing w/ denim, non-office pants, etc, and need to decide fairly soon as Vassmeister LC is getting set to put an order in.

A few illustrations to suggest what I have in mind (photos courtesy of William, aportnoy, edmorel):

1) Chukka, P2 last, cognac scotchgrain, double sole, goyser stitching fore of heel.

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2) Cognac calf single strap monk, F last rather than U, with added medallion:



3) Same as above, but in cognac scotchgrain...
Here is a notion of what this might look like (cognac scotchgrain on F last w/ medallion), albeit in a different format (center, Theresianer high boot):

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4) Medium brown suede monkstrap, F last.

5) Same as above w/ medallion.

6) Dark brown suede monkstrap, F last.

7) Same as above, w/ medallion.

8 Medium brown suede chukka, F last.

9) Dark brown suede chukka, F last (rather than U as pictured, which does not fit me well):

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10) Alternate suggestion (obviously, I'd prefer chukka or monk).


Unless otherwise specified , I am assuming the somewhat voguish HAF sole arrangement (the one pair of Vass I have has it, and it suits me fine, though admittedly it can look somewhat "clublike" in some photos).
 

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8 or 9
 

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Isn't the suede chukka the default SF answer to this question regardless of maker?
 

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Originally Posted by ramuman
Isn't the suede chukka the default SF answer to this question regardless of maker?

Are you merely submitting to the awesome power of SF Groupthink â„¢, or is this truly your best and final answer?

More idea pics added; anyone else care to weigh in?
 

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Ride the chukka in suede or brown leather.
 

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I tend to not wear my $1,000 shoes as casual, but if I could, I would go with suede.
 

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Originally Posted by AJL
Are you merely submitting to the awesome power of SF Groupthink â„¢, or is this truly your best and final answer?

More idea pics added; anyone else care to weigh in?


Actually, this is my best and final answer. A good example of a dark brown suede chukka is next on my shoe-queue list.
 

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