Vass R Last

william · Jul 30, 2007

Does anyone have any user-taken pics of the Vass R-last (I've seen the pics in the Vass catalog)? I'm finally giving in to purchasing a classic black oxford and was thinking of special ordering it like this: Old English Plain Black Cordovan R Last Single Leather Sole

Another less expensive option I've been considering is the Alden 9071 (also in black cordovan):

As you can tell I'm really starting to like cordovan b/c of its durability and the way that it ages. Thanks in advance for any advice.

ArtisanalSurgeon · Jul 31, 2007

http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...rent=vass7.jpg

http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s...rent=vass1.jpg

Recent photos of r last vass oxford I recently purchased. Single sole, calfskin. Overall, I would say the construction is excellent, extremely comfortable for me, perhaps the calfskin is not quite as sturdy and polish-y as EG. Service was excellent although you do have to be patient.

AS

kronik · Jul 31, 2007

I didn't know you could get a plain black cap bal from Alden in shell cordovan. Where do you see that? It wasn't on AoC or their webpage.

I've been holding out for the same shoe.. if I'm going to get one, might as well be one to last the ages.

william · Jul 31, 2007

Perfect...thanks AS. The last definitely has that classic look I'm after for this shoe.

The lack of antiquing doesn't matter at all to me as I've come to prefer the natural patina that develops over time.

I don't yet own any Vass, but as far as the calf being somehow inferior to that of EG...I doubt that very much. From everything I've ever read about Vass your shoe could easily be considered in the same league as EG/JL.

william · Jul 31, 2007

Originally Posted by kronik

I didn't know you could get a plain black cap bal from Alden in shell cordovan. Where do you see that? It wasn't on AoC or their webpage.

I've been holding out for the same shoe.. if I'm going to get one, might as well be one to last the ages.

Here:

http://www.citishoes.com/pg24.htm

LSeca · Jul 31, 2007

The Alden shoes look better to me, although they have a professional pic in your example with a better angle. I would go with the shell anyway, I don't think anyone who has a pair of shell leather shoes regrets them.

william · Jul 31, 2007

I'm definitely liking the Hampton last on the Alden. Here's a shot of it on the Leather Soul website (in calf).

yachtie · Jul 31, 2007

I have the black shell version of these (Aldens) and have been very happy with them. I'm planning on picking up a pair in Cigar next. The Hampton last is a good fit on me as well.

william · Jul 31, 2007

Thanks yachtie. I think I'm going to go with the Alden. I think it makes sense to use a classic company like Alden for a classic shoe like a black cap toe.

william · Jul 31, 2007

Actually, let me recant that statement. I think I'll just go F:

whnay. · Jul 31, 2007

flip flopper

william · Jul 31, 2007

Originally Posted by whnay.

flip flopper

nmoraitis · Jul 31, 2007

Originally Posted by Chris Rimby

Actually, let me recant that statement. I think I'll just go F:

Personally, I would take the F over the R as it is a much sleeker shoe. I saw the F in person and it looks much sleeker in real life than it does in photos.

mr.carlitos · Jul 31, 2007

go for the Alden ... the 9071 is gorgeous !

yachtie · Aug 1, 2007

Hey "william", who are you and what have you done with Chris Rimby?

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