Types of suede The Floris van Bommel collection contains various types of suede (including waxed, oiled, washed and printed). Each type of suede has its own specific care needs. For proper care recommendations, consult your dealer or a cobbler in your area.

Difference between nubuck and suedeAn animal hide has two sides: the grain side (the animal's exterior) and the flesh side (the interior). With smooth leather, the grain side is finished and showcased, whereas for suede, it is the flesh side. Original nubuck is smooth leather (i.e., the grain side) that has been roughed up. If you rub some fine sandpaper over your smooth leather shoes, this will essentially turn them into nubuck shoes. The most significant characteristic difference between suede and nubuck is that suede is made from the flesh side of the hide and nubuck from the grain side.

Both nubuck and suede are leather types with an open fibre structure. As such, you can usually use the same tools and products for the usual shoe care.