[Woofa]

Those are beautiful. Enjoy them. My ready to wear Vass.

 

[Woofa]

I believe you are correct on the lasts. I bought both of these from No Man Walks Alone as I had a credit. I have owned both for about three or four years. Honestly, I have o my worn the second pair a few times. These became my most formal shoe as I no longer own any black shoes at the moment. As a result with vivid they have seen little wear. The first pair is much more casual and I have worn maybe a few dozen times. These were both comfortable out of the box. Perhaps not as comfortable as my EG's but still not fully worn in. I briefly had another pair in museum calf but determined that look was not for me. My dress shoe collection is now only maybe eight pairs and while I never say never, good chance I will keep it there. When I started going to thrift stores I had dozens, mainly AE and some older florsheims. Over time I moved most of those for a higher quality, more versatile group.

 

[Woofa]

My current dress shoe collection, in ascending order of formality.

Looks like nine pairs. I of course own more shoes, more casual top siders, boots etc but I don't consider any of them dress shoes. I feel like this gives me good versatility for any situation I am likely to find myself in. If I suddenly found myself wearing formal suits or black tie, I would need to adjust up slightly.

Oh and before anyone asks, I have had my share of shell but find I prefer calf.