Perhaps there is a more architectural solution? According to Q-FFF Theory, the single Higgs vacuum particle itself is massless.
However merger particles could result in different Quantum Knots with various masses and shapes.
see also:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/93308747@N05/23627741770/in/dateposted-public/
Evaporating Quantum knots ( micro black holes) also found inside high voltage spark produced silicon globules.