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Wiktionary

  1. n. A type of brushed leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.

Etymologies

  1. Perhaps from new and buck (as in buckskin). (Wiktionary)

Examples

  • “More information at www.beadyeyemusic.com photography Fab.collection Above, a red nubuck bag by Fabienne Chapot at the Tassenmuseum in Amsterdam.”

    The Wall Street Journal: What's on around Europe

  • “High style meets high function with Rosie Pope's lightweight nubuck and leather diaper bag.”

    The Huffington Post: Amy Tara Koch: Gifts to Delight the Most Hormonally Challenged Mom/Mom-To-Be

  • “According to The Gap, Moon Walk would be “a sumptuous tapestry of soft, nuzzly notes like creamy paperwhites, vanilla orchid, nubuck suede, and a touch of clean musk”.”

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  • “Soft suede uppers and nubuck overlays offer support and structure with a touch of style”

    REVIEW: Ahnu Bridge sneakers for kids

  • “The tights won the day, and I wore it with black flats, or my black nubuck split-toe oxfords.”

    Boden, Boden, Boden - A Dress A Day

  • “All of the furniture is white: ivory nubuck, as soft as suede, covers all the slip chairs, princess-style sofas, and chaise lounges.”

    Simon & Schuster: Kickboxing Geishas

  • “Unfortunately, having given up on nubuck suede, I decided on black leather, which of course they didn't have in stock but did have on order.”

    A Tale of Two Salespeople

  • “She advised against the nubuck suede that I had been thinking about in Birks, suggesting that they might not give as much support, and was generally just sweet and helpful, but not high pressure.”

    A Tale of Two Salespeople

  • “They didn't have black leather, but they did have the nubuck suede that I had wanted originally, so I decided to try it.”

    A Tale of Two Salespeople

  • “Can't Post | we manufacture and sell various kinds of labor protection shoes and clothes with excellent quality and competitive price. if you like, i will send you some items for your reference. shoe upper: buffalo leather/suede leather/nubuck leather, SOLE: PU. Please kindly note that all article are CE Certified. our goods are very popular with USA, European Countries, Mid-east, Southeast Asia.”

    Saddle Buyers And Saddle Makers

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