Thruth
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Indonesian hand welted. Labour costs lower = lower price. But what else is lacking? steel not wood shank? leather quality? finishing? Last shapes?
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My apologies. I am not a tacky. I have ordered 27 pairs on the U last, all in different sizes to see which fits best.Are you channeling Johnny Caccaruti? If you are please learn the lingo. Vintage thirst or ancient tissue, please. Have you ordered 12 more pairs of U-last Vass yet even though you have never worn a U last?
perfect. jut checking. jajajajajajaMy apologies. I am not a tacky. I have ordered 27 pairs on the U last, all in different sizes to see which fits best.
A bit of a misleading title
ThT sale has been on for a good long while
Why has someone sawn off this guys wooden leg?
Very nice boot. Is the second material suede or canvas?
Fantastic boot. Not pointy. Not a tacky. Jajajajaja.
This might be interesting for Red Wings lovers and heavy duty boots wearers:
Of course some stains and damages can't be fully concealed, still an impressive result.
Indonesian hand welted. Labour costs lower = lower price. But what else is lacking? steel not wood shank? leather quality? finishing? Last shapes?
Beautiful boot. Clearly functional,yet elegant. Love the toe shape.
this is pretty cool
the skiving... that just looks effortless. Everyone who has done some leather working knows that it's a pretty difficult task to do. I mean, the whole video is impressive, but for some reason I find that skiving done well is really satisfying to watch.
it was the technical bits and craftsmanship.Very nice video. Not a fan however of that style: a Norwegian Oxford is quite contradictory to me and the final result looks pretty odd with the front part broad and the back slim and with a rather high heel. The leather is very nice instead.
it was the technical bits and craftsmanship.
Almost missed this The Shooman . Toe box was fine because you go up 1/2 size in the U-last so toe room was never an issue for me. Not enough volume over the top of my foot. Right shoe was OK. My left foot is bigger and has a fucked up chronically inflamed toe knuckle (I always seem to drop fence post on my left foot) and the relatively narrow width and close fit on the top of my foot leads to pain after walking for a while. Would have to stretch the shit out of them to be comfortable.No, the sale ended, but now it is on again. Only the other day l was looking at this, and now it is 40% off 3 days later. My size sold out.
I ordered this.London 5-eyelet * P2 - Vass Shoes
London 5-eyelet * P2 - The plain fronted 5-eyelet classic London derby shoes give the wearer enhanced comfort and practicality. They are perfect for all formal occasions and are completely timeless. Manufactured with the traditional hand-welted method. Completely handmade. <p class="leather...vass-shoes.com
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Was tempted to try the U last, but might be tricky with my feet. Thruth How is the room in the toe box of the U last when compared with F last and P2 last?
So for you F = 42, U = 42.5, P2 = 41.5 ??Almost missed this The Shooman . Toe box was fine because you go up 1/2 size in the U-last so toe room was never an issue for me. Not enough volume over the top of my foot. Right shoe was OK. My left foot is bigger and has a fucked up chronically inflamed toe knuckle (I always seem to drop fence post on my left foot) and the relatively narrow width and close fit on the top of my foot leads to pain after walking for a while. Would have to stretch the shit out of them to be comfortable.
I wear an 42 EU in the F last. In a closed lace shoe/boot it is bang on. In a blucher, I am not sure I could go down to to 41.5 to remove a bit of volume. I think this because just swapping in a thicker socklliner does the trick. P2 for sure is a 1/2 size down from my F last size so 41.5.
Holly shit, I had not looked at the prices on Vass' store. I have actually never bothered with Vass (or many brands to be honest) because after a few years of entry level shoes I jumped to bespoke. Can anyone here give me some lasts/fit advice?
I have fairly low volume feet, somewhat narrow with a regular instep, to give you an idea, among the entry level brands I am a:
Meermin Hiro 7uk (comfy)
Carmina Simpson 7uk (really comfy)
Carmina Uetam 7uk (same)
Carlos Santos 6uk (6.5 can be ok depending on the lasts but tends to be a bit roomy)
Anything made by Sendra I tend to be a 6.5uk (Fitzpatrick NGT, Sons of Henrey and all the usual Sendra stuff...).
Among all my Aubercy bespoke, I have one Aubercy RTW (made by Bonafé) and I am 7uk as well.
It would be silly not to give Vass a try with prices this low.
I know the feeling. My feet have increased 1/4 of a size so l am not a 7 or 7.5 in many shoes either. The good news is that Vass are better for feet like that because they have more room. The fits are different from English shoes.Thanks, "true to size" is a bit tricky for me as I am either a 6.5 or a 7, I consider anything below or above out of the ordinary. But I sent them an email to see what their thoughts are. We'll see but at 230€ for some of the pairs I don't risk much. Wasn't there a last guide on their website before? I can't find one anywhere but I am sure I saw one somewhere at while ago.
I have the River and here is the side profile (not mine)So for you F = 42, U = 42.5, P2 = 41.5 ??
2nd paragraph = my experience and thoughts too. The real issue is, does the U last become too long? AND, with the sizing up on the U the instep is going to be an issue with me. Nope...not gonna work...instep will be too high and the shoe too long. Best l stick to the lasts that work well for my feet. We can't have everything.
yup, F = 42, U = 42.5, P2 = 41.5So for you F = 42, U = 42.5, P2 = 41.5 ??
2nd paragraph = my experience and thoughts too. The real issue is, does the U last become too long? AND, with the sizing up on the U the instep is going to be an issue with me. Nope...not gonna work...instep will be too high and the shoe too long. Best l stick to the lasts that work well for my feet. We can't have everything.
Hello friendcustomer,Thanks, "true to size" is a bit tricky for me as I am either a 6.5 or a 7, I consider anything below or above out of the ordinary. But I sent them an email to see what their thoughts are. We'll see but at 230€ for some of the pairs I don't risk much. Wasn't there a last guide on their website before? I can't find one anywhere but I am sure I saw one somewhere at while ago.
Holly shit, I had not looked at the prices on Vass' store. I have actually never bothered with Vass (or many brands to be honest) because after a few years of entry level shoes I jumped to bespoke. Can anyone here give me some lasts/fit advice?
I have fairly low volume feet, somewhat narrow with a regular instep, to give you an idea, among the entry level brands I am a:
Meermin Hiro 7uk (comfy)
Carmina Simpson 7uk (really comfy)
Carmina Uetam 7uk (same)
Carlos Santos 6uk (6.5 can be ok depending on the lasts but tends to be a bit roomy)
Anything made by Sendra I tend to be a 6.5uk (Fitzpatrick NGT, Sons of Henrey and all the usual Sendra stuff...).
Among all my Aubercy bespoke, I have one Aubercy RTW (made by Bonafé) and I am 7uk as well.
It would be silly not to give Vass a try with prices this low.
Try dropping a few posts on your right foot. Then you will have matching feet and can perhaps go up half a size.Almost missed this The Shooman . Toe box was fine because you go up 1/2 size in the U-last so toe room was never an issue for me. Not enough volume over the top of my foot. Right shoe was OK. My left foot is bigger and has a fucked up chronically inflamed toe knuckle (I always seem to drop fence post on my left foot) and the relatively narrow width and close fit on the top of my foot leads to pain after walking for a while. Would have to stretch the shit out of them to be comfortable.
I wear an 42 EU in the F last. In a closed lace shoe/boot it is bang on. In a blucher, I am not sure I could go down to to 41.5 to remove a bit of volume. I think this because just swapping in a thicker socklliner does the trick. P2 for sure is a 1/2 size down from my F last size so 41.5.
Thanks!Hello friendcustomer,
please see the content of an e-Mail I received by the friendly people of Vass on sunday:
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I would like to send you some information about our lasts. I hope it will be help you
For the U, K and S lasts we usually suggest to size up half a size but it also depends on the shapes you usually wear.
Choose which shape is closest to you and then you can size up or down.
Basic sizing looks something like this:
S (narrow and flat)-K (pointy) -U (square toe) (size 43) – narrow lasts / F (classic&modern)-P2 (classic and a little rounder) -R (rounded and comfortable (size 42.5) - kind of normal lasts /
3636-BP (high toe) -P (wider heel, short toe) (42) – round and very comfortable fit.“
Atienza, Aubercy, Devos, Delos (before he left for Berluti) and one I won't name because he is still young an relatively unknown which means cheap. I mostly have oxfords in different patterns (adelaïde, balmoral...) as well as a few boots.Who is your bespoke maker? What type of shoes have you had made?
Seeing as we are on the topic of going up a half size, are there any others who, like me, keep a pair or two for flying? I have used 'airport friendly' wooden shanked AEs a half size up for years. I have a black and brown pair of bicycle toes. They do (or did ) a great job.
Well they make you take off your shoes no matter what in the US so would it really make any difference?Seeing as we are on the topic of going up a half size, are there any others who, like me, keep a pair or two for flying? I have used 'airport friendly' wooden shanked AEs a half size up for years. I have a black and brown pair of bicycle toes. They do (or did ) a great job.
Don't your unshoed feet swell?Well they make you take off your shoes no matter what in the US so would it really make any difference?