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

[Man with a suitcase]

Seems I ordered on the 31st...just a day before the FREESHIPPING started...oh well.

 

[Jan Capek]

How does the P last compare to the F in sizing? I sold some 43.5 monks on the F as too small -- and am looking at a pair of 45s in the P (which I fear may be too big).

Got black monks in 43.5 and they were too tight. I had them stretched a little and they are now okay, but probably should have gotten them in 44. I wear 43.5 in P2, 44 in P (with the exception of slippers, where I go back to 43.5), and 43.5 in 3636. I have wider feet, mildly flat, average instep. Hope this helps.

 

[Girardian]

Picked up 45s and will report back on sizing.

 

[tbaja27]

Gentlemen - these two beauties are in. F last. Walnut and dark brown museum calf.

I'm absolutely more than satisfied with them. This is love.

 

[DonRaphael]

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Gentlemen - these two beauties are in. F last. Walnut and dark brown museum calf.

I'm absolutely more than satisfied with them. This is love.

Have them as well and love them. You can't go wrong with these regardless of setting. Wear them in good health!

 

[tbaja27]

Have them as well and love them. You can't go wrong with these regardless of setting. Wear them in good health!

Thanks!

I'm getting terribily excited at the thought of shining these beauties! ha

I have issues.. ?

 

[tbaja27]

I give up on trying to find a cobbler to install metal toe taps on my previous 2 pairs.
Talked to a few already - no dice.

Last one even lectured me for thinking that the shoes were handwelted - as they are in fact "goodyear" welted.

I smiled and walked away. ?

 

[DonRaphael]

I give up on trying to find a cobbler to install metal toe taps on my previous 2 pairs.
Talked to a few already - no dice.

Last one even lectured me for thinking that the shoes were handwelted - as they are in fact "goodyear" welted.

I smiled and walked away. ?

I'm amazed that you're not able to find a cobbler who's able to accommodate this simple request. Do you reside in a far distant amish village?

 

[tbaja27]

I'm amazed that you're not able to find a cobbler who's able to accommodate this simple request. Do you reside in a far distant amish village?

Smack dab in the middle of Boston.
I'll make some more calls today. haha

 

[jischwar]

I give up on trying to find a cobbler to install metal toe taps on my previous 2 pairs.
Talked to a few already - no dice.

Last one even lectured me for thinking that the shoes were handwelted - as they are in fact "goodyear" welted.

I smiled and walked away. ?

There are definitely some forum members here who have done the task themselves. Not sure how comfortable you feel trying it, but maybe take a beater pair to test first?

 

[tbaja27]

There are definitely some forum members here who have done the task themselves. Not sure how comfortable you feel trying it, but maybe take a beater pair to test first?

5 calls later I found a place that does them. Dropping them off later.
This shouldn't be so difficult ha

 

[Zapasman]

Ladies & Gentlemen, I have the pleasure to introduce you, the Vass Tankers!!.

I will report about P last sizing tomorrow.

 

[JohnMRobie]

I give up on trying to find a cobbler to install metal toe taps on my previous 2 pairs.
Talked to a few already - no dice.

Last one even lectured me for thinking that the shoes were handwelted - as they are in fact "goodyear" welted.

I smiled and walked away. ?

That's almost as good as the time that I inquired about getting some shoes resoled and asked if they could do it with a closed channel. The cobbler kindly informed me that my shoes had a glued outsole since there was no channel but yes they could certainly re-glue on a new sole for me. I did not leave my shoes with them.

 

[tbaja27]

That's almost as good as the time that I inquired about getting some shoes resoled and asked if they could do it with a closed channel. The cobbler kindly informed me that my shoes had a glued outsole since there was no channel but yes they could certainly re-glue on a new sole for me. I did not leave my shoes with them.

HAHA.

Yes - I was told "no one" handwelts shoes anymore.

Ok chief...

 

[TheTukker]

Smack dab in the middle of Boston.
I'll make some more calls today. haha

Here's a dated thread, but just making sure you've seen it.