Nubuck

British

/ ˈnjuːˌbʌk /

noun

(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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The brand’s signature footwear included a remastered sculpted heel inspired by a 1968 design by Fiamma Ferragama for women and rugged Nubuck trekking boots for men.

From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2019

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