variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
The kicks have stylish suede uppers, plush insoles, and thick, rubber outsoles with plenty of traction for any kind of trek.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The triple-layer sole has enough flexibility and support that your feet aren’t begging for a break halfway through the day, and the suede-like insole is ridiculously soft.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Best Pottery Barn Outlet Decor Deals Shop outlet decor deals for every room, including soft suede throw pillow covers for the living room and classic striped tea towels for the kitchen.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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Noun
The crochet, the suede, the fringe; its patron saints Kate Moss and Sienna Miller.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
The kicks have stylish suede uppers, plush insoles, and thick, rubber outsoles with plenty of traction for any kind of trek.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The triple-layer sole has enough flexibility and support that your feet aren’t begging for a break halfway through the day, and the suede-like insole is ridiculously soft.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Best Pottery Barn Outlet Decor Deals Shop outlet decor deals for every room, including soft suede throw pillow covers for the living room and classic striped tea towels for the kitchen.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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