Nubuck


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Nubuck

(ˈnjuːˌbʌk)
n
(Tanning) (sometimes not capital) leather that has been rubbed on the flesh side of the skin to give it a fine velvet-like finish
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Upper: leather/ nubuck. Lining/sock: man-made/leather.
Lined with Nubuck leather and sewn with nylon thread, a stiffener is also added to the belt for rigidity.
Koechlin was extremely hands-on throughout the designing and sampling phase, developing new perforated and waxed nubuck leathers, also pushing the brand to experiment with bold colours such as 'Cardinal', 'Rust' and 'Metallic Gold'.
The breathable, waterproof upper is made of nubuck with a GORE-TEX membrane.
The Italian-made sneaker has that vintage worn-in aesthetic and uses materials like nubuck and mesh throughout the upper.
The special 'Nubuck' padding on dining room chairs ensures enhanced seating comfort.
| ECCO Gora boots, reduced to PS80 from PS160 (sale price until mid May; eccoshoesuk.com): These sturdy boots offer superb support and traction, with hard-wearing oiled nubuck leather that'll maintain its quality look wear after wear.
The company says the anti-static Switchback has a steel toe and composite EVA midsole to protect feet and it has tough lace reinforcements, a heat resistant sole and a cushioned sport style inner encased inside soft nubuck leather uppers to deliver consistent comfort for long period and a durable toe protector guards against scuffs and scrapes.
Remove wet stains on fabric shoes (except suede and nubuck) by first patting with a soft cloth.
Revealed at a preview in Stockholm, the luxury variant has smoked oak trim with aluminium inserts and a cabin upholstered with nubuck leather.
Durable nubuck leather and the abrasion-resistant rubber rand are designed to defy unforgiving terrain, and the waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX liner will keep feet dry and comfortable regardless of the conditions, (danner.com)