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

rammie · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by Pezzaturra

You are not man enough for double sole.

I think it looks good with a double sole on many of vass' styles as it adds that hefty and solid feel to the shoe, but it's the taper that bothers me. I think it puts off the balance of the shoe in a way I really can't describe. I'm thinking about a double monk strap on the F-last but I'm having trouble choosing which leather color to choose. I've narrowed it down to dark or antique cognac but they seem so similar in all the images I've seen. Is the antique cognac darker than the dark cognac? What are the differences between these colors? I'm also thinking about whiskey cordovan but that isn't something you can get from Vass without providing for the leather yourself, right?

gdl203 · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by rammie

I think it looks good with a double sole on many of vass' styles as it adds that hefty and solid feel to the shoe, but it's the tapering thing that bothers me. It puts off the balance of the shoe in a way I really can't describe.
I think the word you're looking for is "elegant" ?

Omega Man · Dec 8, 2009

Hey rammie,

I have both the anitque cognac and the dark cognac. The dark cognac is much darker. To provide you with some reference, the antique cognac is a little darker than EG's Burnt Pine. The dark cognac is like EG's dark oak.

fritzl · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by gdl203

I think the word you're looking for is "elegant" ?

...don't think so. esp. with the smaller sizes i.e. vox and the hkg gang

voxsartoria · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by fritzl

...don't think so. esp. with the smaller sizes i.e. vox and the hkg gang

How about "sturdy?"

- B

Fuuma · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by fritzl

...don't think so. esp. with the smaller sizes i.e. vox and the hkg gang

You don't think it is elegant or you don't think it is inelegant?

Doesn't matter anyway as you just hate all shoes that aren't made by like three artisans around your place. I do like a lot of the shoes you post but I sure wouldn't trust your opinion on any other shoes but those...

Pezzaturra · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by fritzl

...don't think so. esp. with the smaller sizes i.e. vox and the hkg gang

It makes for better waist-perfect 8. Shoes on a single sole are fine, but often look too flat-footed.

voxsartoria · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by Fuuma

You don't think it is elegant or you don't think it is inelegant?

Doesn't matter anyway as you just hate all shoes that aren't made by like three artisans around your place. I do like a lot of the shoes you post but I sure wouldn't trust your opinion on any other shoes but those...

Fritzy likes Vass.

- B

Fuuma · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Fritzy likes Vass.

- B

Well it counts as a Mitteleuropean maker I guess.

voxsartoria · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Well it counts as a Mitteleuropean maker I guess.

Yes, no gemming...

- B

luk-cha · Dec 8, 2009

Originally Posted by fritzl

...don't think so. esp. with the smaller sizes i.e. vox and the hkg gang

fritzl · Dec 9, 2009

Originally Posted by Fuuma

You don't think it is elegant or you don't think it is inelegant?

it could be more refined. most of my shoes have a 1.5 sole. that's the purpose of custom made

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Doesn't matter anyway as you just hate all shoes that aren't made by like three artisans around your place. I do like a lot of the shoes you post but I sure wouldn't trust your opinion on any other shoes but those...

what makes you think that?

it's true that i prefer the austro hungarian school and their styles. one reason might be my massive frame. the other one is the heritage of my grandfather.

it's also true that i can appreciate various styles, especially the italian, but most are not for my personal use(see frame). i just don't like any variation of the chisel toe atm. but who knows?

rammie · Dec 9, 2009

Originally Posted by gdl203

I think the word you're looking for is "elegant" ?

No, not really. I think the double to single tapering makes the shoe look front-heavy and also too heavy overall as it is applied on all kinds of styles that wheren't intended to be so heavy. It does make the shoe look "sturdy" though, but I think it's a stupid compromise as it ***** up the balance (and as fritzl said it makes the shoe look less refined) and that's why I would prefer going with a double sole all the way if I wanted a sturdier shoe. And since my body isn't too muscular or overweight (185 cm/80 kg) I'd imagine a 1.5 sole would be more than enough to give that overall solid feel to the shoe.

Originally Posted by Omega Man

Hey rammie,

I have both the anitque cognac and the dark cognac. The dark cognac is much darker. To provide you with some reference, the antique cognac is a little darker than EG's Burnt Pine. The dark cognac is like EG's dark oak.

Thanks a lot Omega man. The comparison with the EG colors was very helpful as I could find better pictures of them on the LeatherSoul blog.

kolecho · Dec 9, 2009

Originally Posted by rammie

No, not really. I think the double to single tapering makes the shoe look front-heavy and also too heavy overall as it is applied on all kinds of styles that wheren't intended to be so heavy. It does make the shoe look "sturdy" though, but I think it's a stupid compromise as it ***** up the balance (and as fritzl said it makes the shoe look less refined) and that's why I would prefer going with a double sole all the way if I wanted a sturdier shoe. And since my body isn't too muscular or overweight (185 cm/80 kg) I'd imagine a 1.5 sole would be more than enough to give that overall solid feel to the shoe.

You think too much. Not many can tell the difference when you have them on. The only person who can tell the difference is the wearer because the soles do feel a lot sturdier.

PS: and what's with all this swearing?

rammie · Dec 9, 2009

Originally Posted by kolecho

You think too much. Not many can tell the difference when you have them on. The only person who can tell the difference is the wearer because the soles do feel a lot sturdier. PS: and what's with all this swearing?
Yeah, I guess you're right about me overthinking the whole thing. But on the other hand I can't see why it would matter if others can tell the difference or not? I mean, the fact that only the wearer will notice that the shoes feel sturdier because the soles are thicker doesn't motivate why one should go ahead and have the sole tapered. The only good think coming out of it would be that the waist looks better, but the front part of the shoe would still look heavy. At least in my eyes. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for thicker/double leather sole so that the shoes feel sturdier but not the actual tapering. (And I only swore once?

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