Compilation of note-worthy navy/blue suede bucks (IMO of course)

[Jack Lin]

So I saw that some time ago there were quite a bit of discussion around finding a good navy/blue suede bucks, at least 2-3 threads worth, and I figured I will do a little search and try to give back to the community. Below are a few suede bucks that I thought look pretty nice. It would be appreciated if someone with experience with any of these shoes could comment on their quality, any relevant issues, etc. Hopefully this helps those who is looking to get one for the spring/summer! Let me know what you guys think!


Mark McNairy Navy Suede Bucks ($340 - expensive compare to other options, but come up often on ebay or styleforum sales page it seems)
http://shop.markmcnairy.com/products/navy-buck
http://uristocrat.com/2009/10/invent...mcnairy-bucks/

Land's End Navy Bucks ($119 - perhaps wait for a sale/promo code?)
http://www.landsend.com/pp/school-un...=SWING-_-VALID

Brooks Brother Classic Bucks ($198 - on the higher end also, but nice look with red brick sole plus goodyear welted)
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Classi...*REDIRECT+LINK

Nordstrom Transcript Sandoval Navy Buck ($110 - not familiar with the brand, simple looking shoe with a slim profile it seems)
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/transcri...s+Shoes&pprd=0

Walkover Navy Suede Derby ($255 - goodyear welted and made in USA)
http://www.walkover.com/Walkover-Der...vy-Suede-color

Bass Buckingham Navy Suede ($89 - more affordable option, Bass is also a popular brand for bucks, not too fond of the white sole however, and may be too blue for some)
https://bassshoes.harborghb.com/imag...HAMNVNB_lg.jpg
https://bassshoes.harborghb.com/cata...mens/start/all

Bass Buckingham Navy Nubuck ($78.95 - may be the same thing as the buckingham above?
http://www.shoebuy.com/bass-buckingham/325732/1253410

Rockport Navy Suede ($114.71 - wingtip, and slightly on the lighter side of navy, can some comment on rockport's quality? I personally have a pair of their leather boat shoes and they are quite nice)
http://www.goodshoestay.com/mens-roc...-suede-p-9776/
http://nadyboots.com/photos/rockport...ns-oxfords.jpg

Stacy Adams Navy Oxford ($64.80~$75 - affordable, slim profile, simple and not a bad one of blue, anyone know of the brand's quality?)
http://www.amazon.com/Stacy-Adams-Me...pd_sbs_shoe_12

Johnson & Murphy Plain Toe Oxford Navy Suede ($54~$113 - select sizing available (11-13) similar to the BR navy suede Joe posted a while ago without the contrast stitching, and construction may be of less quality)
http://www.amazon.com/Johnston-Murph...pd_sbs_shoe_11

The Maybe/A look can't hurt options

Johnson & Murphy Plain Toe Navy Suede ($135 - was hesitant to put it on either side, but something about it doesn't click it for me)
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/produc...1215&pid=93683

Florsheim Doon Wingtip Navy ($100 - not a personal favorite due to its elongated shape and the brogue)
http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/14115-410.html

Nordstrom 1901 Oxford ($99.95 - not fond of the shape)
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/1901-car...s+Shoes&pprd=0

Bass Pasadena Navy Bucks ($79 - Probably the cheapest option, but is listed as coming soon on Bass website, also a little plain which may appeal to some)
https://bassshoes.harborghb.com/imag...ENANVYC_lg.jpg
https://bassshoes.harborghb.com/cata...mens/start/all

Sperry Wing Tip Navy Suede ($100 - not a favorite)
http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/...Number=0286864

Rockport Plain Toe Navy Suede ($134.95 - a more expensive and plainer option than the one above)
http://www.shoebuy.com/rockport-ledg...604431/1241514

[Fred G. Unn]

Nice list! Just thought I'd add a few more:

Meermin Classic Collection Navy Rapello Suede (130 Euros - VAT + shipping if to US):
http://meermin.es/ficha_articulo.php?id=1901

Loake Wentworth (£162 approx. $248 without VAT):
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/produc...3361&brandid=7

Paul Stuart Suede Buck ($395, maybe made by Grenson?)
http://www.paulstuart.com/product_in...SUBPRODCATID=0

Crockett & Jones Tenby ($535, branded as The Bermuda at Ben Silver)
http://www.crockettandjones.com/Prod...n#.USUiAqUqh8E
http://www.bensilver.com/The-Bermuda...l#.USUh7KUqh8E

[Fred G. Unn]

Oh yeah, and Sanders too.

Sanders Archie (crepe sole, £150 approx. $230 without VAT):
http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/co...rs-archie-blue

Sanders Jack (red brick sole, £129 approx. $198 without VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/sanders/products/5028.php

[Fred G. Unn]

Leffot's Waverly & Barrow shoes look nice too:
http://leffot.com/2013/02/19/waverly-and-barrow-2/

and a couple of inexpensive ones ($70-78) from ASOS:
http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Derby-Shoes-...dWVkZS9Qcm9kLw..
http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Derby-Shoes-...1Tb2xlL1Byb2Qv

[Jack Lin]

Nice additions Fred! Granted some of these are out of my range, they do look pretty good. Personally leaning toward brooks brother's pair at the moment - goodyear welted, red brick sole, semi-slim profile and in the sub $200 range.

[Shomas]

The Florsheim No String Wings look pretty good (if you put shoe laces in them, otherwise not so much): http://www.shoebuy.com/florsheim-no-...-%7Bkeyword%7D . They are listed here at about $100, but I got a pair for $50 a few months back, so deals are out there.

The BR navy suede shoes that Joe reviewed last summer (if memory serves) are available again: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse...&pid=326063012 . I'd wait for an elusive 40% off code that can be applied to shoes to pick those up for about $84 (and yes, it does happen - I picked up a pair of tan suede wingtips from BR with a 40% off code last summer).

[Fred G. Unn]

in the sub $200 range.

Sub $200, I'd either get that BB you're looking at, or the Sanders Jack. I've definitely seen the McNairy's and Walk-overs at some outlets although I can't recall who carries what. I'd maybe check NM Last Call, Saks Off Fifth, Nordstrom Rack, and C21 too if you have access to any of those stores.

[Jack Lin]

I saw this pair during my search too, but seems awfully blue for me. I am not sure if it's just the picture though. Otherwise, for those who are fine with brogue it may not be a bad choice

The Florsheim No String Wings look pretty good (if you put shoe laces in them, otherwise not so much): http://www.shoebuy.com/florsheim-no-...-%7Bkeyword%7D . They are listed here at about $100, but I got a pair for $50 a few months back, so deals are out there.
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[Jack Lin]

Fred, those sound like good sources to look for, and yea I like how the McNairy looks but if no luck at any of those places I think the BB one looks close enough to it from the pictures I see at styleforum resale posts. Let me check if the stores you mentioned carry them!

[Jack Lin]

http://cdn.styleforum.net/2/20/206df8ec_IMG_9386.jpeg
http://cdn.styleforum.net/7/70/708cb701_IMG_9383.jpeg

these pics just make me take a step back from BB bucks and leaning toward Mcnairys, which seems to have a more contoured shape.

or am i just being paranoid?