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A type of brushed, soft calf 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.
Perhaps from new and buck (as in buckskin).
From Wiktionary
Nubuck Aniline dyed leather which has been lightly abraded on the grain surface to create a velvety finish or nap.
Nubuck Leather Shoes Should be wiped with a cloth dipped in slightly soapy warm water.
They find themselves somewhere between cutesy and athletic and are available in leather or nubuck.
Oxford. It comes in full-grain leather or nubuck with a contrast stitch.
In leather or nubuck suede, this T-strap shoe is sleek and sexy.
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