Bespoke shoes from vass

babygreenspots · Nov 15, 2006

If anyone is passing through Beijing, I can introduce you to a shoemaker who makes good bespoke shoes. The cost is around 60 dollars. The leather is okay, though not wonderful, and the laces are poor quality. However, these shoes will last for a long time and look good. I will post pictures at some point.

bengal-stripe · Nov 15, 2006

Originally Posted by diorshoe

I was always pronouncing it "Vass" like in Bass the fish or shoe.
I’ve learned pretty early in life to pronounce “Vass” properly. In school, I had a (Hungarian) mate by that name.
He got pretty upset, if someone mispronounced his name. In German, the common mispronunciation would be “was” (“what” in English);
he’d always say: “What is what? I’m Vass (va-nilla; ru-sh or wa-sh).

silent · Nov 15, 2006

~500$ for the shoes back in 2003, I wonder what current rates are? (estimate). isn't their 'bespoke' 10-20% of the RTW price?
must visit the shop next week when I'm in budapest

sho'nuff · Nov 15, 2006

must ......resist...........temptation...to drive to ....dhl ....warehouse. . to look for my vass.

i cannot STAND THIS. i have waited 11 days for my vass....

i need to wait 3 or more days. ........aaAARGGGHHHhhh!!

dying.

i need them.

itsstillmatt · Nov 15, 2006

Dude. Relax. How are the Fatto Coi Piedi?

sho'nuff · Nov 15, 2006

the FAM?
oh , they are really good.

i like them too very much.

not the vero cuoio though

argoth · Nov 15, 2006

Originally Posted by silent

~500$ for the shoes back in 2003, I wonder what current rates are? (estimate). isn't their 'bespoke' 10-20% of the RTW price?
must visit the shop next week when I'm in budapest

I'd be interesting in finding out their present bespoke rates also, especially if they're comparable to their RTW pricing.

Didn't Hungary have some kind of issue with their transition to the Euro?

Arg

tiger02 · Dec 6, 2006

I'll let everyone know current prices this weekend.
Tom

kolecho · Dec 6, 2006

A Harris said:
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The fact that Vass is willing to put Topy on these shoes must mean there is little or no impact on the sole in terms of breathability.

londonboy · Jan 28, 2008

How does Vass MTO compare to true bespoke? Any reason to go with full bespoke if your feet do not suffer from a major deformity other than the usual wide foot or high or low instep?

the.chikor · Jan 30, 2008

Nice!

Bumble_Bee · Jan 31, 2008

Originally Posted by londonboy

How does Vass MTO compare to true bespoke? Any reason to go with full bespoke if your feet do not suffer from a major deformity other than the usual wide foot or high or low instep?

I am no expert on shoes, but like what's been written in multiple threads in this forum as in suits, shoes whatever (vass or some other brand), it just depends on the person. I think MTO is using a pre-existing model/last, but made to your general foot size while bespoke you have more control over the design of the shoe and theoretically a perfect fit for your feet. Bespoke is for people with extra money to burn or wants a pair of fully customized shoe that's as special, unique, superior as the to-be owner himself.

Correct me if I am wrong, but unless your feet are as deformed as the elephant man's face or you have the above reasons then it shouldn't be an issue MTO vs. Bespoke. One can make the argument that good RTW should be fine, too.

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