variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Cleaning more delicate shoes Some shoes—like heels, Uggs, and anything made out of leather or suede—would be ruined if they were doused with detergent and spun around for half an hour.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Ugg Ultra Mini Platform Boot Available in the classic chestnut color and black suede, this style has the plush lining Uggs are known for, but with a modern feel.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Executed in Nwigwe’s signature mint and chalk, the sneaker combines hairy suede, nubuck leather and textile.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
These shoes, often made from leather or suede, have a low-profile silhouette that pairs perfectly with business-casual attire.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Cleaning more delicate shoes Some shoes—like heels, Uggs, and anything made out of leather or suede—would be ruined if they were doused with detergent and spun around for half an hour.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Ugg Ultra Mini Platform Boot Available in the classic chestnut color and black suede, this style has the plush lining Uggs are known for, but with a modern feel.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Executed in Nwigwe’s signature mint and chalk, the sneaker combines hairy suede, nubuck leather and textile.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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