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The nubuck leather is durable and high-quality, and the design includes an abrasion-resistant toe and slip-resistant outsole.
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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Soul Turner Slip-On Sneaker This smart-looking slip-on is available in a variety of materials, including faux nubuck and leather.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Earth tones dominate, and materials like snakeskin, dusty suedes, nubuck and buttery napa are key.
—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
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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Soul Turner Slip-On Sneaker This smart-looking slip-on is available in a variety of materials, including faux nubuck and leather.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Earth tones dominate, and materials like snakeskin, dusty suedes, nubuck and buttery napa are key.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubuck
suede
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Clarks Maritime Mule Suede Sandals Finding a suede sandal this chic and comfortable for $23 feels like a travel hack that's almost too good to be true.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubuck. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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