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

[RogerP]

Thanks - that's Oxblood looking as bright as it ever will.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

I see, I am planing to get a double monk, and was leaning towards bordeaux. Wasn't sure if it looked too bright though. Might have to go cordovan, or museum plum for that one

 

[DonRaphael]



Here is an old pic. Not the best angle, but the best I have access to right now. Left to right, K, F, U.

Thanks. What about length? I imagine that K looks more "feminine" if it's narrower at the toe box, but with similar width around the rest of the foot and as long as U? Am I wrong?

 

[RogerP]

Well I don't think a narrower pic looks feminine, but that's subjective - you can form your own opinion on that score from the pic.

 

[DonRaphael]



Well I don't think a narrower pic looks feminine, but that's subjective - you can form your own opinion on that score from the pic.

What I have in mind since it's the narrowest last I've seen in person is Carmina's Simpson last, which is narrower at the toe box than the U last and is often refered to as "feminine" around the board by some members. Maybe the word "feminine" is the wrong way to describe it. Thanks for your input.

 

[Cleav]

The DM is fantastic and in oxblood to die for.

I only have a couple of holes in my rota and DM is one of them , the other being loafer which I don't do.

That has just about pushed me over the edge RogeP, I see no downside to them at all, I see only good

 

[sstomcat]



Thanks!, nothing new to show, but I always find interesting when someone post older shoes showing some wear.. here are some after a few years, I did apply a coat of cream polish.

Riot in F .

 

[RogerP]

Don, Simpson is narrow overall. K is standard width, but with a narrow toe box. This makes it look less delicate, if you will, than Simpson, but also makes the chiseled toe box more dramatic.

 

[DonRaphael]



Don, Simpson is narrow overall. K is standard width, but with a narrow toe box. This makes it look less delicate, if you will, than Simpson, but also makes the chiseled toe box more dramatic.

Thanks. I might purchase one pair in K-last to try. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[RogerP]



The DM is fantastic and in oxblood to die for. I only have a couple of holes in my rota and DM is one of them , the other being loafer which I don't do. That has just about pushed me over the edge RogeP, I see no downside to them at all, I see only good

Thanks Cleav - Double monks will never dominate my rotation, but I'll always have one or two pairs. Maybe three. Jubei - Bordeaux isn't terribly bright, it just looks that way next to the deep red of Oxblood. It's a lovely shade in its own right. Red Cognac, now that's bright.

 

[Cleav]

@RogerP Ooh, they're v noice too. I was going to ask, but noticed I waffled on too much so stopped, what did you pair your DMs up with? I have c & j Monkton in suede so quite casual...

 

[RogerP]

@Cleav - I wear them with suits all the time.

 

[Cleav]

Nuff said RogP I'm done, I surrender. DMs elevated to top of list. Watch this space.

More importantly, that's a great fit you got going on there

 

[BeSpiffington]



@Cleav - I wear them with suits all the time.

Spoiler

An absolutely fantastic sartorial ensemble sir. Your DM's look great.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Agreed. @Rogerp's fit looks great. I always appreciate seeing shoes in a full fit context. Well done.