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

nmprisons · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

Ok - first Vass ever.

I'm thinking the following:

F-last
Dark brown calf
Berkeley style, i.e. punch captoe oxford
Double to single taper
JR soles with rubber toes.

How does that sound?

I have a similar shoe in double to single and, were I to order it again, i would just do a single sole. I enjoy the double to single in a less formal shoe, but in a punch cap I think it detracts from the sleekness of the suit/shoe combination.

just my two cents, either way, the shoe itself sounds awesome. i would request a seamless heal, but that is personal preference.

rebel222 · Apr 4, 2011

I have a punch cap on the u-last w/ double to single sole (wearing them today). They are very dressy. Vass does a great job of beveling the waist, so they don't look clunky.

Slickman · Apr 4, 2011

I would go with either antique cognac u-last budapest oxford, oxblood u-last old english oxford, or dark brown u-last old english II oxford

TheTukker · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

Ok - first Vass ever.

I'm thinking the following:

F-last
Dark brown calf
Berkeley style, i.e. punch captoe oxford
Double to single taper
JR soles with rubber toes.

How does that sound?

Good, but wouldn't you want metal toe caps?

TRINI · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by nmprisons

I have a similar shoe in double to single and, were I to order it again, i would just do a single sole. I enjoy the double to single in a less formal shoe, but in a punch cap I think it detracts from the sleekness of the suit/shoe combination.

just my two cents, either way, the shoe itself sounds awesome. i would request a seamless heal, but that is personal preference.

Thanks. Any reason for the seamless heel or is it just for the sleeker cleaner look?

Originally Posted by rebel222

I have a punch cap on the u-last w/ double to single sole (wearing them today). They are very dressy. Vass does a great job of beveling the waist, so they don't look clunky.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Slickman

I would go with either antique cognac u-last budapest oxford, oxblood u-last old english oxford, or dark brown u-last old english II oxford

U-last won't work for my foot.

Originally Posted by Lonneker

Good, but wouldn't you want metal toe caps?

I'm ambivalent about toe caps in general but rubber is included while there's an upcharge for metal.

nmprisons · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

Thanks. Any reason for the seamless heel or is it just for the sleeker cleaner look?

I get it simply because you don't see it much on RTW shoes and I enjoy having something relatively unique on my feet (and can't afford bespoke shoes). I also find it visually more attractive, but that is personal preference.

forex · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by TRINI

Ok - first Vass ever.

I'm thinking the following:

F-last
Dark brown calf
Berkeley style, i.e. punch captoe oxford
Double to single taper
JR soles with rubber toes.

How does that sound?

Looks good, but have you figured out your size? If you have wide feet, F last may not work for you as it is not dramatically different from U last,IMO.

ThinkDerm · Apr 4, 2011

go cordovan trini

Slewfoot · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

go cordovan trini

+1...kind of like ones below from luk-cha. The natural sole edge is optional. Just keep in mind that shell fits slightly looser than calf.

geoffmartin17 · Apr 4, 2011

Slew, do you know what colour shell that is? Cigar?

gdl203 · Apr 4, 2011

Definitely do NOT go cordovan TRINI. I've seen your WAYWN pics and this would not fill the gaps in your wardrobe. You need conservative business dress shoes. Calf all the way

ThinkDerm · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

+1...kind of like ones below from luk-cha. The natural sole edge is optional. Just keep in mind that shell fits slightly looser than calf.

this. perfect for small but wide footed trini

Slewfoot · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by geoffmartin17

Slew, do you know what colour shell that is? Cigar?

I believe cigar, but dark brown is so close in color it doesn't make that much of a difference either way.

Originally Posted by gdl203

Definitely do NOT go cordovan TRINI. I've seen your WAYWN pics and this would not fill the gaps in your wardrobe. You need conservative business dress shoes. Calf all the way

Good point and something TRINI should definitely consider. Cordovan is just more fun! :^)

TRINI · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by gdl203

Definitely do NOT go cordovan TRINI. I've seen your WAYWN pics and this would not fill the gaps in your wardrobe. You need conservative business dress shoes. Calf all the way

That's what I was thinking. Cordovan can come later.

rebel222 · Apr 4, 2011

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm

this. perfect for small but wide footed trini
The U-last is pretty narrow. It wouldn't be suitable for a wide foot.

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