I do like those longwings. I wish Vass made some, I'd get a pair (in a pebbled burgundy maybe).
What's with the lacing? For some reason I really get hooked up on crossed lacing on fine city shoes. I can't help noticing it.
The criss-cross lacing seems the standard style for US shoes.
This straight lacing method is a very good method below: the lacing pressure is more balanced along the instep than the typical lacing method used in the second diagram.
Good balanced lacing where pressure doesn't build up
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/straightbarlacing.htm
Unbalanced lacing can easily cause pressure to build up at various points.
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/straighteasylacing.htm
l've always used straight lacing because i'm lazy and it's quicker to adjust and tie.
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Great shoes. That's a lot of Vass derbies though... I like the Budapest or U models better than the other one, not sure why. Do those have the 360 goyser sewing, or just on the front part of the shoe?
I have inclinations for a Budapest pair in bordeaux and black scotchgrain... Or dark cognac and brown, maybe without brogueing, maybe with a vibram sole...
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Those longwings are nice!