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RARE CARMINA Shell Cordovan Simpson Last size UK 8, EU 42 PRICE DROP!!!!
And how are these not sold yet?- sestyle
- Post #2
- Forum: 2011-2017 Classic Menswear
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Cordovan by Cap'n
I know jack sh1t about shoemaking, but I have horween from three different shoemakers. The leather is not the same. Not even close. Vass is especially different, more supple (and thin)- sestyle
- Post #122
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
Some of the recent dark brown from Vass has been very mottled, even more so than what I've seen from Lobb. It's hit or miss, as it's done by hand, and every piece is different. On another note, when I've ordered wallets in Museum, the artisan was receptive to picking a part of the hide with...- sestyle
- Post #12,513
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Cordovan by Cap'n
I think the only issue might be the dust which settled on the bloom over time, so the bloom darkens. Hopefully I can brush it out, and I'll give the hairdryer a shot as well. (Deerbone as a last resort)- sestyle
- Post #115
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Cordovan by Cap'n
Any suggestions for getting some bloom buildup out of whiskey cordovan? When new the shoes bloomed for 6 months or so, buffing/cleaning compulsively couldn't quite keep the bloom away. Reno as a cleaner/damp cloth can't quite get it out, was wondering if a deer bone might help? Given it's oily...- sestyle
- Post #112
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
Didn't you order those in February?- sestyle
- Post #12,233
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Cordovan by Cap'n
I can make cordovan look this way, but the next wears will have lots of bloom for sure. Any suggestions? FYI I use reno every 25-30 wears, and polish once in a blue moon.- sestyle
- Post #90
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Price Drop Vass U-Last 3 Eyelet Derby-Brown Museum Calf 44
Why the sale?- sestyle
- Post #2
- Forum: 2011-2017 Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
Meant to post these a while ago: Vass Budapest Blutcher, U Last, Dark Brown Museum, 43, Regular Width - Color is much more muted in normal conditions, but in diffused sunlight, the color really shines through. Very happy (: The museum leather is distinctly different than Llcea, and I have...- sestyle
- Post #11,705
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
I'd like to see grey as well. I tried to get pictures of the grey leather prior to ordering my pair, but never got anywhere. Ended up with dark brown museum, should arrive next week (3 months wait now apparently).- sestyle
- Post #11,421
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
Museum colors have been available, but from different suppliers, ie, bonaudo, hass, etc. llcea may be back this year but in the meantime it's unpredictable. I'm waiting for a pair of dark brown museum right now, who produced the leather is anyone's guess at this point.- sestyle
- Post #11,223
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
I take 43 in u and rain, and have both in cordovan. The u last fits better and is much more comfortable. The carmina cordovan is also much thicker, and the sole is much stiffer. Could just be the particular hide/sole, but I'd go vass any day over carmina. Yes, more expensive but still. Quality...- sestyle
- Post #11,209
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
For that shade I'd cook up a mix of mid and light brown, with a dollop of congac. You might not need much mid brown at all. It is on the dark side of brown for sure, and the dark brown is nearly black.- sestyle
- Post #10,910
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
My 2 cents: I'm a 43 in U-last, and also a 43 in rain last. A 43 F-last is a little too big on my foot, and a 42.5 F-last is a pretty snug fit. I see where you're making the assumptions based on others' experiences with sizing, but in my experience, it depends on the shape of your foot. I also...- sestyle
- Post #10,514
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)
As a reference, the above shoe is antique cognac cordovan from Vass.- sestyle
- Post #10,480
- Forum: Classic Menswear