I am loving these informative videos. There's so much confusion with advertising that it's helpful to have someone with relevant knowledge break it all down for you. Thank you!
Would you consider looking at how different types of leather gloves are made and the advantages and disadvantages of different ways they are put together?
That explains why nubuck is so much nicer. I made the wallet you made out of a shoe! The leather I have laying around is much softer so it was a bit difficult to saddle stitch. I only had embroidery floss so I waxed it first and it worked petty good. 👍🏻
OMG! I LOVE THE LEATHER HALTER YOU MADE FOR YOUR KITTY CAT! It looks so great, and he seems to be ok with it. I love all cats, but flame point Siamese are just so special. Absolutely gorgeous cat & halter!
Not necessarily, the best suede you can have it’s actually rough out leather but not as the one he showed in this video, you can actually distinguish rough out suede from regular suede because the texture will be softer, the color will be more solid and even if it’s softer you can actually feel more body in the rough out suede leather. It’s not that easy to know them apart, but as a guy with leather and shoe experience, I’m telling you that it can be done and it’s actually worth to pay for those kind of items.
Well, the original Apple leather case is the case i use and it looks good imo. But, have to buy 3 of those cases during the lifetime of my iPhone. The leather looks beautiful but sliding it in and out my jeans pocket for months makes it ware around the corners until the plastic come through it.
a side effect of nubuck leather is that with the timbs I have they get shiny spots with wear. most of the tongue is smooth leather, and a whole ton of other small patches have this half-matte half-shine thing that's kinda cool. Im actually really excited to see how they shine up as time goes on, since I certainly haven't gotten all my use out of them yet
Thanks for this clear and simple explanation! Could you please explain saffiano leather in some of your next videos? Brands like Prada make a huge fuss around their saffiano hand bags durability.
my understanding is suede is light weight , nubuck is heavy weight. same thickness, suede is lighter i think suede is by product when leather split, its supple, and iirc my suede shoes last 3-4 years, rubber sole give up before suede part dunno how to condition suede, thats why not trying another suede after that lol nice video RM William or Blundstone :)
You asked for us to let you know we want more so I am. I will like and subscribe as well. Im not a boot guy but I have been collecting sneakers of 20 years now. Materials have become more and more important to me as I have grown up... I have shoes with Suede or Hairy Suede, Pig suede. I even have a shoe with what is claimed to be Wolverine Suede. I would LOVE to know the difference between all of types of materials. I also have shoes (mostly Ronnie Fiegs) that have a nubuck that is almost oily to touch. It's not wet at all but is soooo smooth and soft it feels wet. It's crazy I am very interested in knowing more about ALL TYPES of materials. Thank you sir.
What about those suede suppose to be higher quality because they changes color when you brush finger through it? Are they really better quality or is it just another gimmick?
Michael Lesko This would tie in real nice with @weartesters videos and Nightwing’s feelings regarding the quality of leather on Nikes, Air Jordans in particular.
@@lth9520 basically horses butt cheeks. Cordovan takes awhile to start to look nice depending on taste but once it breaks in its very nice leather indeed.
Yeah and I've had one skate shoe pair for bicycle commuting mtbing and such for few years and it was the sole that wore out first. The suede leather is still in good shape
Excellent! I really like these videos that explain leather, its always been such a mystery and retail shops are no help. Your video is very educational, keto up the good work. Thank you!
Thank you very much for the break down and information. You used clear words that were not jargon to make me feel confused. I have some cowboy boots and have been trying to figure out what kind of leather they are to clean them correctly since all three pairs look/feel different. Thanks to your knowledge, I can safely purchase the correct products to shine them up.
Great video , I was still kind of confused when I read the difference between all the types of leather but you really broke it down , and explained everything super easy to follow. Thank you
Quality is the wrong word to use here. Nubuck is tougher than suede, but that's not the same as saying it's by default higher quality. Suede is generally softer and more pliable than nubuck, which in some products are more desirable than pure toughness. I would probably not buy a pair of nubuck boat shoes for example, and for something like gloves it depends on what you're looking for. Do you want though more work style gloves, or nice more comfortable gloves.
i would love it if you did a video on the leather used in, like, a jordan 1 high or something. i've always been curious just how quality the leather materails used on most of them ACTUALLY are.
Thanks for this video! Been looking forward to this one Suggestion for future video: Show off your personal boot/shoe collection and what you like and dislike about them
Love your videos, thanks a lot!!! I want to buy a pair of timberland but i don't know if it is better the nobuk model or the grain leather (i don't know if it is full grain or top grain) is a little bit shiny.. is the other kind of leather they have. Wich one is better??? Thanks a lot
Nice video. Very informative. But please help me; I can't get a shine on my leather work boots to save my soul. I'v tried everything known to man and experimented with every technique and medium for years, right out of the box boots and old boots. Is it me or is it the leather? It's almost as if the supple leather is too porous and the wax or polishing oils never completely dry. I generally wear Red Wings, Carolina's, and ThouroughGood's. When I was a kid in the 70's and 80's, they would always shine up to a mirror finish. Your help would be greatly appreciated
I'm enjoying your videos! Would you talk about leather fillers later on? How and if they work, how effective it is when restoring a pair of shoes with cracks or deep scuffs. Would they still be noticeable when re-colored with shoe cream/polish or dye? Thanks again for your videos!
Suede is much more durable . Im wearing nubuck shoes 10-15 years and nubuck is very delicate to mechanical demage , water,snow, shampoo with water, cleaning foam too. - Little bit more water or longer wet and demage of velvet top layer is 100% comming soon. 3-4 moths and shoes go to trash sometimes . Dry cleaning / Use only Crepe!!! brush ,never another brush ! - (will develope patina and nubuck will looks like smooth leather) , nubuck-suede eraser . Wet cleaning/ (little bit risky for nubuck , good for suede-velour ) Foam (shampoo with water is more risky) with soft toothbrush or nubuck sponge (famaco daim nubuck sponge...) , clean small areas and quickly ! dry with microfiber cloth . If dry ,use Renovator and the most important is Waterstop!!! spray.
Hi! Random question...I have a YSL Sunset bag. On the description it on says Calf leather. How do I know the quality. I'm guessing it's good since it's YSL lol. Ty
So i bought these lasportiva nucleo II vortex hiking boot and prettty dang sure they are unbuckle exterior. I have a good quality ;leather conditioner that has aloe i think. I want the leather to soften and shape to my foot as i am breaking them in. REI recommend using this NIKWAX NUBUCK and SUeDE spray on waterproof treatmean. Which is best for the leather. ????
Just got new pair of Birkenstock Boston shoes and thought I was getting oiled leather and was surprised that they were Nubuck suede. I wasn’t going to keep them, was going to send them back but after watching your video, I’m going to keep. Can you spray weather/water proofing on nubuck? TY
Are SKechers Rilar and Skechers Tom Cats rough out leather? They don't quite seem like nubuck. They're definitely not suede. And they don't look like you could put a shine on them. Thanks
I could've sworn suede was superior to nubuck and at least on par to inner skin smooth leather. Mid 30s here. Mind-blown. Nubuck it is from now on I guess.
Are the captain matte black boots from thursdays the same leather as the matte black presidents? They seem too different from each other, captains look more like nubuck, and the presidents look more smooth like regular leather
so since these materials are all technically leather, does that mean these can all withstand the same amount of water exposure? like if I completely drench nubuck will it have different effects on the quality versus doing the same thing to a suede?
We'll add that to our list! I grew up on a farm, so that'd be a fun video to do and to give my opinion since i've got some knowledge both as a former wearer and as a leather worker.
Ok, so suede is of less quality than full grain? So if I am choosing between suede shoes/jacket in either of the material I should avoid suede? Why does it cost the same or sometimes even more? Is there a difference in quality between suedes? Great video, look at all these questions!
Anyone have experience with waxed suede boots? Looking for incite on whether the suede 500 blundstones are a waste of $ practicality / leather quality wise & function / waterproofing (cause I liked the looky & rough waxed patina potential😩)...seems from what ive gathered here it’s probably a fashion vs function thing longevity wise but I’d love to hear from someone who’s used them before I return them. What’s probably a red flag = I noticed the inside is fully lining w a kind of fabric batting, prob bc the suede is weaker vs the reg 500s. Same price too. They come nicely waxed / treated and claim they’re water resistant same as regs but havent grilled them yet
I hate taking care of nubuck. The fuzzy side greases up pretty quickly, and the "hairs" (for lack of a better term) get torn/damaged, so I end up with a unkempt/old looking pair of shoes in about a month.
Is there 'good' quality suede then? Or is all suede inherently cheap and bad? I.e. suedes on Bottega Veneta Chelsea boots or common projects Chelsea boots?
But why is it that many times you find fancy products made (or advertice) as suede like jackets, elegant showes etc.? Why is it that it's ruined by rain?
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How do you compare Oily Nubuck and Roughout?
Love these videos man. No crazy long intro. Just solid quality information with great visuals. And. A cat.
Cats make everything better! Cheers to you!
Haha, and...... CAT😂
AWESOME MAN
Your cat's fur looks like suede leather.
I have worked with leather for a while and this was the simplest and to the point explanation I have heard. Great job.
R B what can you do with suede?
I came for the cat, stayed for the cat.
Me too
I made suede from cars. It's Perrrfect!
@deankay4434 how do you skin a car? 🚗
@@5688gamble With a very thin knife.
Toaster's harness is amazing
Seriously, what a gem
Harnessed Toaster - yes! He is ready to pull Santa’s sleigh, people!
Right in the biginning toaster with this tiny little leather west so cuuuuute 😍😍😍😍
I am loving these informative videos. There's so much confusion with advertising that it's helpful to have someone with relevant knowledge break it all down for you. Thank you!
I totally agree with you.
Would you consider looking at how different types of leather gloves are made and the advantages and disadvantages of different ways they are put together?
I have such annoyance all of the time with dexterity and stitching etc from this. That would be awesome.
Toaster has a +1 charisma harness. Quite elegant.
Cat in a harness!!!
Cat is open carrying a weapon, for protection from dogs, and to kill big rats.
Tried to find that cat harness on rose anvil dot com but couldn't find it anywhere. Now I'm sad.
I'm not gonna lie, I clicked for Toaster and stayed for interesting leather facts
That explains why nubuck is so much nicer.
I made the wallet you made out of a shoe! The leather I have laying around is much softer so it was a bit difficult to saddle stitch. I only had embroidery floss so I waxed it first and it worked petty good. 👍🏻
OMG! I LOVE THE LEATHER HALTER YOU MADE FOR YOUR KITTY CAT! It looks so great, and he seems to be ok with it. I love all cats, but flame point Siamese are just so special. Absolutely gorgeous cat & halter!
Isn't he a Devon Rex?
Robert Hindle, thats what I thought as well.
He may be a Devon Rex, but flame point is just his markings. Such as "calico" or "mackeral tabby ". He appears to have "flame point Siamese" markings.
Skateboarder love suede and nubuck shoes! More durable against rough griptape
New favourite channel on UA-cam.
So Elvis was cheap with his blue suede shoes?!
SlippedBuck blue suede shoes was written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955 but Elvis made it famous perhaps
Not necessarily, the best suede you can have it’s actually rough out leather but not as the one he showed in this video, you can actually distinguish rough out suede from regular suede because the texture will be softer, the color will be more solid and even if it’s softer you can actually feel more body in the rough out suede leather.
It’s not that easy to know them apart, but as a guy with leather and shoe experience, I’m telling you that it can be done and it’s actually worth to pay for those kind of items.
Disassemble and make an analysis of a leather Apple iPhone case!! Is this good leather? How thick is it? Is it worth the money?
Ferdi Mendes its mostly Plastic
Apple takes cheap stuff and put Apple logo on it and sells at 500% profit
Well, the original Apple leather case is the case i use and it looks good imo. But, have to buy 3 of those cases during the lifetime of my iPhone. The leather looks beautiful but sliding it in and out my jeans pocket for months makes it ware around the corners until the plastic come through it.
Thanks for this video. All these years I thought Nubuck was an artificial leather.
a side effect of nubuck leather is that with the timbs I have they get shiny spots with wear. most of the tongue is smooth leather, and a whole ton of other small patches have this half-matte half-shine thing that's kinda cool. Im actually really excited to see how they shine up as time goes on, since I certainly haven't gotten all my use out of them yet
same here, i got my pair maybe half a year ago and i see bits of it that are shiny already
Thanks for this clear and simple explanation! Could you please explain saffiano leather in some of your next videos? Brands like Prada make a huge fuss around their saffiano hand bags durability.
my understanding is suede is light weight , nubuck is heavy weight. same thickness, suede is lighter
i think suede is by product when leather split, its supple, and iirc my suede shoes last 3-4 years, rubber sole give up before suede part
dunno how to condition suede, thats why not trying another suede after that lol
nice video
RM William or Blundstone :)
You asked for us to let you know we want more so I am. I will like and subscribe as well. Im not a boot guy but I have been collecting sneakers of 20 years now. Materials have become more and more important to me as I have grown up... I have shoes with Suede or Hairy Suede, Pig suede. I even have a shoe with what is claimed to be Wolverine Suede. I would LOVE to know the difference between all of types of materials. I also have shoes (mostly Ronnie Fiegs) that have a nubuck that is almost oily to touch. It's not wet at all but is soooo smooth and soft it feels wet. It's crazy I am very interested in knowing more about ALL TYPES of materials. Thank you sir.
What about those suede suppose to be higher quality because they changes color when you brush finger through it? Are they really better quality or is it just another gimmick?
I’m imagining making a reversible rough out leather jacket 💭
Nike Air force shoes! See how the leather quality is for the all white pairs. That would be pretty cool. Thanks!
Michael Lesko This would tie in real nice with @weartesters videos and Nightwing’s feelings regarding the quality of leather on Nikes, Air Jordans in particular.
next video: why shell cordovan is so expensive? what makes Chromexcel so special? And is shell cordovan the world's most expensive leather?
Shell cordovan is expensive because it originates from the hindquarter of a horsehide
@@lth9520 he should do video on all these specialty leathers, would be interesting
@@lth9520 basically horses butt cheeks. Cordovan takes awhile to start to look nice depending on taste but once it breaks in its very nice leather indeed.
Rough out leather holds waterproof treatments. That's the point.
Always a good stuff. Thanks!!!
Suede is great for skate shoes. We need the resistance of leather, but still cheap enough to destroy them with the grip of the board on each kickflip
Yeah and I've had one skate shoe pair for bicycle commuting mtbing and such for few years and it was the sole that wore out first. The suede leather is still in good shape
I love these videos! The more the merrier!
Great video! Thank you!! I'm learning!!!!!
Love the cat man
Toaster for the win! 👍
Very helpful, I never understood the difference before.
Excellent! I really like these videos that explain leather, its always been such a mystery and retail shops are no help. Your video is very educational, keto up the good work. Thank you!
I was so misinformed about this, thanks for clarifying. Also, I am really not a cat person but that is an amazing cat.
Did I miss a Crazyhorse leather explanation video?
Thank you very much for the break down and information. You used clear words that were not jargon to make me feel confused. I have some cowboy boots and have been trying to figure out what kind of leather they are to clean them correctly since all three pairs look/feel different. Thanks to your knowledge, I can safely purchase the correct products to shine them up.
Great video , I was still kind of confused when I read the difference between all the types of leather but you really broke it down , and explained everything super easy to follow. Thank you
I wear suede shoes. Bata POWER shoes.
I love these informative videos and I love Toaster!!
Quality is the wrong word to use here. Nubuck is tougher than suede, but that's not the same as saying it's by default higher quality. Suede is generally softer and more pliable than nubuck, which in some products are more desirable than pure toughness. I would probably not buy a pair of nubuck boat shoes for example, and for something like gloves it depends on what you're looking for. Do you want though more work style gloves, or nice more comfortable gloves.
There are also different qualites of suede
@@lth9520 That's true, you can find high quality suede and low quality to nubuck.
i would love it if you did a video on the leather used in, like, a jordan 1 high or something. i've always been curious just how quality the leather materails used on most of them ACTUALLY are.
That cat is going to town on that leg yo.
Birkenstock Arizona Nubuck leather is better than Arizona nubuck SOFTBED leather?
Another excellent video, keep up the great work
Thanks for this video! Been looking forward to this one
Suggestion for future video: Show off your personal boot/shoe collection and what you like and dislike about them
Everyone's talking about the cat but is no one going to talk about this handsome man
Love your videos, thanks a lot!!! I want to buy a pair of timberland but i don't know if it is better the nobuk model or the grain leather (i don't know if it is full grain or top grain) is a little bit shiny.. is the other kind of leather they have. Wich one is better??? Thanks a lot
but can a same animal skin produce all these 3 types ? I'm confused
Thank you! This was perfectly what i needed.
Nice video. Very informative. But please help me; I can't get a shine on my leather work boots to save my soul. I'v tried everything known to man and experimented with every technique and medium for years, right out of the box boots and old boots. Is it me or is it the leather? It's almost as if the supple leather is too porous and the wax or polishing oils never completely dry. I generally wear Red Wings, Carolina's, and ThouroughGood's. When I was a kid in the 70's and 80's, they would always shine up to a mirror finish. Your help would be greatly appreciated
I'm enjoying your videos! Would you talk about leather fillers later on? How and if they work, how effective it is when restoring a pair of shoes with cracks or deep scuffs. Would they still be noticeable when re-colored with shoe cream/polish or dye? Thanks again for your videos!
Suede is much more durable . Im wearing nubuck shoes 10-15 years and nubuck is very delicate to mechanical demage , water,snow, shampoo with water, cleaning foam too. - Little bit more water or longer wet and demage of velvet top layer is 100% comming soon. 3-4 moths and
shoes go to trash sometimes .
Dry cleaning /
Use only Crepe!!! brush ,never another brush ! - (will develope patina and nubuck will looks like smooth leather) , nubuck-suede eraser .
Wet cleaning/ (little bit risky for nubuck , good for suede-velour )
Foam (shampoo with water is more risky) with soft toothbrush or nubuck sponge (famaco daim nubuck sponge...) , clean small areas and quickly ! dry with microfiber cloth . If dry ,use Renovator and the most important is Waterstop!!! spray.
Hi! Random question...I have a YSL Sunset bag. On the description it on says Calf leather. How do I know the quality. I'm guessing it's good since it's YSL lol. Ty
So i bought these lasportiva nucleo II vortex hiking boot and prettty dang sure they are unbuckle exterior. I have a good quality ;leather conditioner that has aloe i think. I want the leather to soften and shape to my foot as i am breaking them in. REI recommend using this NIKWAX NUBUCK and SUeDE spray on waterproof treatmean. Which is best for the leather. ????
That flannel shirt looks awesome, where?
It came free with my uline order ha ha
Just got new pair of Birkenstock Boston shoes and thought I was getting oiled leather and was surprised that they were Nubuck suede. I wasn’t going to keep them, was going to send them back but after watching your video, I’m going to keep. Can you spray weather/water proofing on nubuck? TY
Are SKechers Rilar and Skechers Tom Cats rough out leather? They don't quite seem like nubuck. They're definitely not suede. And they don't look like you could put a shine on them.
Thanks
I could've sworn suede was superior to nubuck and at least on par to inner skin smooth leather. Mid 30s here. Mind-blown. Nubuck it is from now on I guess.
Can I put mink oil on these leathers to make them more flexible? The look and color change I don't mind
What is RSB leather ? I just spent 4,691. For what I was led to believe, was top grain ?
Nice video thanks 👍. One question though, can i re-dye my nubuck(vegetable dyes)shoes to change color ?
Top quality leather and Toaster content. Thanks!
Are the captain matte black boots from thursdays the same leather as the matte black presidents? They seem too different from each other, captains look more like nubuck, and the presidents look more smooth like regular leather
Thanks. I guess my sebago docksides are made of nubuck leather 😅
I had to say that the nubuck is more durable than suedes in my opinion.
so since these materials are all technically leather, does that mean these can all withstand the same amount of water exposure? like if I completely drench nubuck will it have different effects on the quality versus doing the same thing to a suede?
That cat is very angry
Cat sporting a miami classic, wonder if it has any hawaiian shirts. You know it's a bad ass.
I dislike bonded leather with passion. They are rip off.
Since coming across oiled nubuck, its been hard to try anything else again haha
I was always told that they suede and nubuck were the most breathable options.
Can you do a comparison or cut open some cowboy boots, Double H and Ariat
We'll add that to our list! I grew up on a farm, so that'd be a fun video to do and to give my opinion since i've got some knowledge both as a former wearer and as a leather worker.
@@RoseAnvil yea I just really want to know how they can stay so damn comfortable after 5+ years of wearing them everyday
Cut through a danner law enforcement boot please I beg of you.
What is the problem when the inside of a black leather belt stains your clothes
Can you do a video about the difference between deer leather vs calfskin.
I heard unlined leather is longer lasting, any views on that topic?
Could I turn tumbled leather into suede by sanding paper?
Ok, and how to condition the 'fuzzy' leather.
Now i know that my 60 dollar wallet is an Italian whole grain leather thanks!
One of the best channels I have come across, regardless the topic and context. Take care and give us food for thought. Cheers. George from Hellas.
🙌
Do you take the Toasmaster on walks?
any tips for nubuck leather care? like oiling?
Ok, so suede is of less quality than full grain? So if I am choosing between suede shoes/jacket in either of the material I should avoid suede? Why does it cost the same or sometimes even more? Is there a difference in quality between suedes? Great video, look at all these questions!
Anyone have experience with waxed suede boots? Looking for incite on whether the suede 500 blundstones are a waste of $ practicality / leather quality wise & function / waterproofing (cause I liked the looky & rough waxed patina potential😩)...seems from what ive gathered here it’s probably a fashion vs function thing longevity wise but I’d love to hear from someone who’s used them before I return them. What’s probably a red flag = I noticed the inside is fully lining w a kind of fabric batting, prob bc the suede is weaker vs the reg 500s. Same price too. They come nicely waxed / treated and claim they’re water resistant same as regs but havent grilled them yet
Gotta re-watch.. Was distracted by the CAT
Hi, so can you make suede leather to be more like nubuck?
How do you clean the leather? Does the cat lick it clean? 😁
Why can't you put mink oil on nubuck leather?
How do you clean suede? I remember a type of stone did the job fast and easy but can’t remember the name. Please advise.
I hate taking care of nubuck. The fuzzy side greases up pretty quickly, and the "hairs" (for lack of a better term) get torn/damaged, so I end up with a unkempt/old looking pair of shoes in about a month.
Could you do a nubuck cleaning and care video please?
I thought nubuck came from a new bronco buck.haha.
Is there 'good' quality suede then? Or is all suede inherently cheap and bad? I.e. suedes on Bottega Veneta Chelsea boots or common projects Chelsea boots?
Interesting! Now I know what materials used in a Air Jordan 1 shoes. Thank you for this video!
My ignorance... I always believed suede to be more high quality than nubuck. Thank you for correcting this!
But why is it that many times you find fancy products made (or advertice) as suede like jackets, elegant showes etc.? Why is it that it's ruined by rain?
A pair of shell cordovan shoes is more expensive than the same shoes in calf leather. Is it worth it to pay the extra premium price?