The Trad: The Bucks Stop Here

21 July 2010

The Bucks Stop Here - Mark McNairy

Capsule - NYC - 7/20/2010

19 comments:

Chris said...: I wish I had made it out to the show...but a late night at work and the 22nd & 11th location precluded that.

Lots of great pictures all around.

McNairy...not sure what to say about that. I'm conflicted about him for sure.; 21 July, 2010 09:01
L.A.S said...: What time where you there? Must have missed you...; 21 July, 2010 09:31
Anonymous said...: I'm not loving the footwear that's been floating around lately. I think he's already got so many great options that he's starting to spread himself a bit thin in that department.

However, I'm excited for his apparel. I'd just love to find some stockists besides MWR and Epaulet that carry more shits, outerwear, pants, etc.; 21 July, 2010 10:00
Anonymous said...: He's an obnoxious prick and his shoes are ugly.

The new Eastland handsewn-in-Maine line is really nice.; 21 July, 2010 10:57
Main Line Sportsman said...: Blue soles on white bucks...sorry...that is just wrong.
Red crepe or they ain't proper bucks.; 21 July, 2010 11:30
Family Man said...: I like some of his shoes, and I appreciate the inventiveness of those I don't, but I really can't stand the way he dresses (no socks with a suit?). And he needs a shave!; 21 July, 2010 12:12
Anonymous said...: Flaming prick with no taste.; 21 July, 2010 13:55
R.A. said...: "He's an obnoxious prick and his shoes are ugly."

McNairy works fast: http://tweetphoto.com/34071062

I like his style.; 21 July, 2010 17:28
Memphis88 said...: Hey Anon 10:57,

McNairy is watching you!

http://tweetphoto.com/34071062; 21 July, 2010 17:53
Anonymous said...: I have a pair of the McNairy bucks which are pretty nice. The gold standard buck of the past 25 years was the Walk-Over (which also made the BB buck also) which regrettably is now out of business. The BB buck currently offered is not too bad as well. Alden does a classic buck which is not widely available- only a few select retailers- but is also north of $400.

Can't say I like much of anything else McNairy offers, though. Blue and yellow soles? C'mon. Don't go getting post-modern on us, will you. The loafer he did which had the Horween stamp on the outside was just as offensive as a RL gigantic pony or having a Chanel or Prada logo splashed on the side of your sunglasses.; 21 July, 2010 19:12
Giuseppe said...: Contrast button down collar?

I thought I was the only one....; 21 July, 2010 20:21
Enzo AGC said...: Anon 19:12 - Its funny that you mention walk over as they just relaunched at NY market week with bucks designed by none other than Mark McNairy.; 21 July, 2010 22:11
Anonymous said...: Please tell Mr. Mcnairy to get a fucking real website, what's with this landing page shit. Thank you that will be all.; 22 July, 2010 01:43
Anonymous said...: He's not a real designer, so why would he need a real website?; 22 July, 2010 10:46
Paul Raymond said...: I really wonder about trying to mix classic with edgy styles ('cledgy'?). I was horrified with the Trickers on sale at Present in London. Poor Trickers. Like a chap trying to match trainers with a tweed three-piece in an attempt to stay 'relevant'.; 23 July, 2010 03:13
tintin said...: Chris- MMc is not an easy person to talk to much less know or like. I can't tell if he hates me, thinks I'm a joke or digs what I do. And I don't really care.

The guy has an original spin on something and I like a lot of it. I can see the humor and I can see the cynic. Maybe that's why I like it.

LAS- Dude, I spent as little time there as I could.

Anon 10:00- Is that you, Mark?

Anon 10:57- I'm gonna have to copyright that comment.

Main Line- MMc should sell distressed bucks. Perfect for his image. I'm sure some of the other commenters here would love to pee on a pair.

Family Man- 80% of NYC needs a shave.

Anon 13:55 - You may get the bumper sticker.

RA- Gotta hand it to him. He's laughing all the way to the ATM.

Memphis 88- get in line.

Anon 19:12- He did some great classics. The croc and gator Weejun? Brilliant. And the Horween logo is not so bad in person. Not loud at all and something of an homage to a company in Chicago that's special. Prada don't surf.

Giussepe - That's what happens when you live in thrift stores. You're a good 7 - 10 years behind.

Enzo- Both barrels.

Anon 1:43 You should check out his blog.

Anon 10:46- Who is a real designer?

Paul Raymond- Not that I know anything but I think Trickers lost their older market. Back when they were sold next to Churches (pre those vulgarians at Prada) they never looked right to me. It was always a clunky shoe that for some reason appealed to the younger brits I knew. I always thought they looked like a mailman's shoe.; 23 July, 2010 09:32
Anonymous said...: The guy is such a creep. Can't believe he is taken seriously. He seems to tweek Trad and it only comes out more vulgar and expensive. Funny how in contemporary culture glitz seems to prevail.; 25 July, 2010 07:07
Tone Loki said...: Tintin - I think you're being a tad harsh on Tricker's. Their country shoe last is undoubtedly a 'clodhopper' - it's huge, sturdy and in no way intended for urban use. Go out in the British fields in a pair of Maltons with the commando sole and you'll soon see the benefit.

I like McNairy's bucks - they're made by Sanders in Northampton, so if you want them without the bells and whistles, here you go:

http://www.sanders-uk.com/categories/-Casual-11.php; 27 July, 2010 18:32
Paul Raymond said...: With Tricker's, perhaps it's a case of two nations divided by a common shoe style. In a sea of brogue-alikes, I quite like the fact that you can spot a Tricker's at 100 paces. They have a slightly eccentric quality. From my English perspective, I can think of nothing better to slip on for a winter trip to a country pub for a Sunday roast than my Bourtons.; 31 July, 2010 10:34