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Nubuck

Nubuck is a high quality rawhide cattle leather that has been sanded on the outside to produce a velvet like surface. It is very durable and is similar to suede but it has a finer texture. It is generally more expensive than suede and must be dyed deeply to hide the evidence of the creation process. Nubuck is used in the footwear manufacturing industry as a lightweight leather typically used on the shoe's upper. Nubuck is a very popular leather found on cowboy boots because it is typically light and comfortable.