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

[Crispyj]

Gotta say the 2-eyelet F-last is a beauty. I think I personally prefer this one over the slightly less elongated appearing P-last. Thanks for sharing the photos.

I am pretty sure P last has a shorter toe than F last because the toe shape is rounder

 

[DonRaphael]

Sometimes you're just lucky. I was debating whether I should MTO the Alt English II punched/brogued model in oxblood and out of a clear sky, the exact model I was looking for appeared on ebay in my size barely used. Needless to say, at less than one third of full MTO price, I didn't hesitate.

 

[ViaSartoria]

These just came back from the cobbler after a Topy and I did a mirror shine.

Can’t wait to wear them out soon!

 

[DonRaphael]

These just came back from the cobbler after a Topy and I did a mirror shine.

Can’t wait to wear them out soon!

Nice shoes and excellent work on the shine. Wear in good health!

Are those your first pair of Vass shoes? If so, welcome to the rabbit hole. It's deep. But we'll support (read: enable) you to dig deeper.

 

[ViaSartoria]

Nice shoes and excellent work on the shine. Wear in good health!

Are those your first pair of Vass shoes? If so, welcome to the rabbit hole. It's deep. But we'll support (read: enable) you to dig deeper.

Thank you, yes they are and I am already contemplating my next few purchases haha.

 

[ElAleman]

Didn’t know Vass allows iGent configurations.

 

[ViaSartoria]

Didn’t know Vass allows iGent configurations. Thought that’s more of a LGBTQ Mallorca thing.

To think, we were all born with the same opportunities, and you chose to be a tool.

Good for you, sir.

 

[Bogdan DSA]

Just got THE email from Vass that my MTO is finished and ready for shipment. (U-Last, Bordeaux museum calf, Single leather sole).

 

[ViaSartoria]

Just got THE email from Vass that my MTO is finished and ready for shipment. (U-Last, Bordeaux museum calf, Single leather sole).

If you don’t mind me asking, what’s the upcharge for an MTO over the standard RTW?

I am interested in the sharp Oxford as an MTO, hence.

 

[Bogdan DSA]

If you don’t mind me asking, what’s the upcharge for an MTO over the standard RTW?

I am interested in the sharp Oxford as an MTO, hence.

I think that is based on what modifications you are choosing.
Here is the price quotation from VASS so you can compare to ready to wear prices from their website:

"For Alt-English * U last size 42 EU - we have to add an extra space inside and outside at your vamp and add extra space at your instep as well.

These are a MTO (made-to-order) shoes.

Shoes' price: 417€ net
Modifications: 48€ net
Other color if needed: 16€ net
Shoe trees if needed: 24€ net

You can find the extra possibilities and prices that you can choose under 'Personalize your shoes' option on our official website:
https://vass-shoes.com/model/alt-english/?v=35b5282113b8&archive-filter=1&pa_last-filter=p2,u

Plus shipping price: 24€ net inside EU / 40€ net outside EU"

 

[ViaSartoria]

I think that is based on what modifications you are choosing.
Here is the price quotation from VASS so you can compare to ready to wear prices from their website:

"For Alt-English * U last size 42 EU - we have to add an extra space inside and outside at your vamp and add extra space at your instep as well.

These are a MTO (made-to-order) shoes.

Shoes' price: 417€ net
Modifications: 48€ net
Other color if needed: 16€ net
Shoe trees if needed: 24€ net

You can find the extra possibilities and prices that you can choose under 'Personalize your shoes' option on our official website:
https://vass-shoes.com/model/alt-english/?v=35b5282113b8&archive-filter=1&pa_last-filter=p2,u

Plus shipping price: 24€ net inside EU / 40€ net outside EU"

Very helpful, thank you.

 

[dreamspace]

Probably asked before, but do they offer MTM or Bespoke service at the local/physical shop?

 

[ElAleman]

Probably asked before, but do they offer MTM or Bespoke service at the local/physical shop?

use a phone to make a call?

 

[dreamspace]

use a phone to make a call?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Crispyj]

MTM