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Originally Posted by medtech_expat
From my limited experience, Vass cordovans tend to fit 1/2 to a full size larger than their calf counterparts of identical size. I believe that David recently experienced this as well with his double-monks. YMMV.

The Vass shell cordovans definitely do run large and are variable in how large they run. Some for me fit fine right off the bat while others have needed an insole or a tongue pad and then fit well. Never any guarantees with handmade shoes unfortunately, but they do seem to hit the mark the large majority of the time thank goodness.
 

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Originally Posted by theyare
New acquisition.
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Unrelated, but I've been sort of eyeing a similar model put out by Balint: http://www.balint.at/pictures/zoom/0656fh.jpg
 

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Originally Posted by Slewfoot
The Vass shell cordovans definitely do run large and are variable in how large they run. Some for me fit fine right off the bat while others have needed an insole or a tongue pad and then fit well. Never any guarantees with handmade shoes unfortunately, but they do seem to hit the mark the large majority of the time thank goodness.

Did kolecho mention anything about this? He has quite a few cordo and was wondering if he advised you on sizing at all.
 

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theyare: Thank you for sharing. They are beautiful. It confirms that I have made the right decision with my most recent order (same shoe in oxblood).
 

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Love that norweger high boot - a norweger chukka in suede has been on my permanent "to buy" list. I don't wear high boots very often but I'll wear chukkas all the time, year round.
 

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Originally Posted by geoffmartin17
Did kolecho mention anything about this? He has quite a few cordo and was wondering if he advised you on sizing at all.

Kolecho advised to still stick with your size as they start out roomy and mold to your feet. Sounds like Medtech got one a bit too big which is unfortunate. Just be prepared with a Tacco insole and tongue pad when they come in! :^)

Whoa. Just realized this is post #2000 for me. True Geekdom here I come!
 

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Originally Posted by Baron
Love that norweger high boot - a norweger chukka in suede has been on my permanent "to buy" list. I don't wear high boots very often but I'll wear chukkas all the time, year round.
Thanks and totally agree on the versatility of Chukkas. Perhaps that's why I have three pairs which is probably way more than I need!
 

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Originally Posted by geoffmartin17
That complicates matters!

i remember from an older post of oshinex that they have a certified measuring kit.

i'm just wondering, why "nobody" uses this effective tool???
 

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Originally Posted by geoffmartin17
What else?

as long as the fit of the last is right for you, every one should own an authentic budapester once in his life. unfortunately, i don't have one either...
 

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London Chukka in Dark Brown shell cordovan with natural soles with topy and 360 Goyser welt on the P2 last with an HAF sole. Fun!
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Originally Posted by Baron
Love that norweger high boot - a norweger chukka in suede has been on my permanent "to buy" list. I don't wear high boots very often but I'll wear chukkas all the time, year round.

+1
 

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Originally Posted by Slewfoot
London Chukka in Dark Brown shell cordovan with natural soles with topy and 360 Goyser welt on the P2 last with an HAF sole. Fun!

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chukka + natural sole + goyser =
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