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Recent Examples of nubuck
Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Winter Stains From Suede and Nubuck Shoes
Suede and nubuck require patience and a light touch, as these materials are especially sensitive to moisture and friction.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
This gift set includes a foaming cleanser, a brush, a hog hair brush, and a microfiber towel that are gentle enough to keep suede, leather, nubuck, and canvas pristine.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Kim wore a brown nubuck jacket (a more durable alternative to suede, yet still a bit fussy) with a glossy, orange-red patent leather pencil skirt.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
How to Clean Winter Stains From Suede and Nubuck Shoes
Suede and nubuck require patience and a light touch, as these materials are especially sensitive to moisture and friction.
—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
This gift set includes a foaming cleanser, a brush, a hog hair brush, and a microfiber towel that are gentle enough to keep suede, leather, nubuck, and canvas pristine.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubuck
suede
Noun
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Inside, they’re lined with a chunky terry fabric, and tan rubber outsoles are paired with white suede stitching around the laces for extra durability with a contrastinged color scheme (though more color options are available).
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Hilton, 45, wore her Adidas jersey minidress paired with white sunglasses and thigh-high suede wedge boots.
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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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