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#126 2006-04-27 01:00:25

The_Shooman
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#127 2006-04-27 06:44:10

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Re: Vass Shoes

 

#128 2006-04-27 07:33:57

passingtime
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Re: Vass Shoes

If there are resellers in the EU selling U and P last shoes Vass cannot to refuse to sell those same shoes to the German store. The EU Articles (81 and 82) make it illegal to treat areas of the EU differently and since Hungary is an EU member Vass is bound by those Articles. The EU Articles only address trade within the EU.

The penalty for breach of these particular Articles is up to 10% of the *worldwide* turnover in their last business year, so if you intend to commit this offence always do it in the early years :-)

 

#129 2006-04-27 10:18:55

Ziegfield
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Re: Vass Shoes

I have been lurking around this forum for a while. I am not a really big poster but I will not buy a pair of these Vass shoes now. They try to give this shoe an elegance it does not have in Europe where it is often associated more with orthotics and longevity and not good style.

 

#130 2006-04-27 10:46:18

Film Noir Buff
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Re: Vass Shoes

Yes, and Germany is an advanced country with a high standard of living, it isnt like german busunessmen cant afford $1400 shoes and American and Canadian ones  can. Additionally, Germans seem to me to be quite adept at pricing and savvy when it comes to commerce.

Unless there is some massive shoe tariff to the USA Im not aware of, what is the message here? that Germany believes it makes enough on cheap Hungarian labor but BG thinks they can reap an even greater windfall?

I have no interest in the shoes pesonally. I think that most of them are designed too unfortunately to create an elegant look for the western businessman. I do see how there would be a niche interest in the shoes in the same way Berluti and Moreschi have fans of some of their "bolder" offerings. Additionally, I do believe in choice. they should be available for people who are attracted to them but the price shold not be a part of what seems to be an artificial re-branding of the shoe as some luxury item when the Germans and Hungarians seem to consider them quite ordinary. I mean very well constructed, respectable and perhaps comfy shoes but not the result of Anglo-American aesthetic and pedigree.

 

#131 2006-04-27 17:17:49

kenperes
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Re: Vass Shoes

The Vass shoes are a bit too Rosa Klebb for my taste (sans blade).  The U last is nice enough, but not worth all the heavy breathing that it gets.  They promote these things like they were the second coming and the best shoes on earth.  I am sure that they are nicely made, but for me aesthitics come first. 

Also, as far as I can tell, they are not the "best shoes in the world" or the "best ready to wear shoes made" or even the "best shoes at Bergdorf's".

 

#132 2006-04-27 17:33:12

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Re: Vass Shoes

 

#133 2006-04-27 17:48:48

kenperes
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Re: Vass Shoes

 

#134 2006-04-27 17:49:25

Incroyable
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Re: Vass Shoes

All is revealed:

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19556

Note the "enthroned" one.

Last edited by Incroyable (2006-04-27 17:54:19)

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#135 2006-04-27 17:58:43

kenperes
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Re: Vass Shoes

 

#136 2006-04-27 18:00:48

Incroyable
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#137 2006-04-27 18:48:14

Cruz Diez
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Re: Vass Shoes

Is the bald gentleman that JC guy? I really miss arguing with him at AAAC smile

 

#138 2006-04-27 21:49:11

The_Shooman
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#139 2006-04-27 21:59:10

Incroyable
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Re: Vass Shoes

For the trouble accorded to get that "bargain" price and the relative inelegance of the styles, it would likely be wise to buy C&J Handgrade or what seems to be your favorite, Santoni.

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#140 2006-04-27 21:59:12

The_Shooman
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#141 2006-04-27 22:49:53

The_Shooman
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#142 2006-04-27 23:44:40

Film Noir Buff
Dandy Nightmare
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Posts: 9341

Re: Vass Shoes

OK guys, can I ask you to cool it with the photos and captions?

Thanks.

 

#143 2006-04-27 23:53:26

kenperes
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#144 2006-04-28 03:33:27

The_Shooman
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Re: Vass Shoes

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#145 2006-04-28 12:14:38

Ali Kebab
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Re: Vass Shoes

 

#146 2006-04-28 12:57:48

The_Shooman
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Posts: 13179

Re: Vass Shoes

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#147 2006-04-28 13:05:20

Ali Kebab
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Re: Vass Shoes

For a moment I thought it was a pair of Timberland mountain Boots, seriously, no joke.

 

#148 2006-04-28 13:06:49

The_Shooman
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Re: Vass Shoes

 

#149 2006-04-28 16:11:19

Incroyable
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Re: Vass Shoes

Last edited by Incroyable (2006-04-28 17:20:17)

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#150 2006-04-28 20:28:49

Incroyable
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Re: Vass Shoes

The flea market hunter or the next Spielberg?

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