What's the difference between "Bucks" and Suede shoes?

[Dangle]

I cannot figure this out. I see some shoes listed as "suede bucks" and others that are described as bucks or suede, respectively. I am in the market to buy my first pair of casual/business casual oxfords and would like one of the two finishes but cannot seem to find a difference. Also, any recommendations while we're at it? Looking for something I can pair with jeans, chinos, and maybe those Glen Plaid GAP pants that were posted today. Preferably looking for around $100, could spend a bit more.

[greg_s]

I love my Johnston & Murphy Brennan bucks. I'm actually not sure on the difference other than I assumed the name "buck" came from shortening nubuck and suede bucks are maybe when they are actually suede.

[jordan]

tradtionally buck refers to buckskin, which is textured like suede but much finer...almost like peach fuzz.

[bj]

Nowadays, most "bucks" are made out of suede, but you'll occasionally find some made out of nubuck, especially in white. I recently got some Sebago Salems from Lastcall and I'm really happy with them. They look great with jeans and chinos. Also, I've tried on the Jonston & Murphy Brennans and they're good too.


Speaking of Last Call, they're having a 40% off sale so if it were me, I'd pick up some Walkovers. At that price, especially considering that they're Goodyear welted (which most bucks aren't) they're a huge steal.

[samuel_oltz]

All bucks are suede-like, but not all suede shoes are bucks. Suede shoes come in all sorts of flavors. Bucks are typically suede oxfords.

[andrew4h]

Speaking of the lastcall deal, two questions. How do they compare size wize to AE shoes? I am between a 9-9.5 d-e in AE shoes, would a 9.5 work you think in the Walk-Overs?

Also, which do you think is more subtle, the orange or yellow derby midi?

yellow

orange

[j0sh]

I think I'll try out the Johnston & Murphy ones


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