as in suede
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Earth tones dominate, and materials like snakeskin, dusty suedes, nubuck and buttery napa are key.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
These are typically made of synthetic microfiber that is made to resemble nubuck leather.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The upper feature natural nubuck leather and the midsole a compressed EVA foam and carbon fiber shank.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Theresa is also seasoned in the care requirements for various shoe materials, including leather, nubuck, suede, canvas, and rubber.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
These are typically made of synthetic microfiber that is made to resemble nubuck leather.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The upper feature natural nubuck leather and the midsole a compressed EVA foam and carbon fiber shank.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Theresa is also seasoned in the care requirements for various shoe materials, including leather, nubuck, suede, canvas, and rubber.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubuck
suede
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The double-breasted jacket and corduroy suit allude to traditional menswear while maintaining modern ease with denim trousers and bomber jackets in suede.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The silhouette contains a suede upper, pointed toe, rounded vamp and stiletto heel.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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