If you are looking for a chic summer dress shoe, look no further than the white bucks shoes. These shoes were very popular in the 1950’s and in the 1980’s, when they were considered to be preppy. The fad then died down only to regain popularity now. So what are white bucks? They are oxfords that were originally made from white buckskin. They are now predominantly made from calfskin. They have a signature red rubber sole. They are considered to be appropriate only during summer that is from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The pristine white suede buckskin shoe is usually worn with seersucker suits to impart an Ivy-league look. Even though they are considered to be the ultimate summer shoes, you still need to ensure that the color of your pant and that of the shoes are matching! Thus you should be wearing white or tan suits with your buck shoes. They can just as well be worn with other summer staples such as tan colored gaberdines.The primary disadvantage of the white suede bucks is that they are extremely difficult to maintain. They get dirty and develop scruff marks easily. It is advisable to keep in stock the white buck bag which contains a white powder that facilitates in cleaning the leather. However these shoes are very versatile and can easily pass off as casual wear. So if you find that your white bucks are not so “white” now, wear them with your distressed jeans or corduroy shorts for a cool, hip look!