Men's Nubuck Leather Gloves

Nubuck differs from suede in one way: it's full-grain leather sanded on the outer surface, not split leather brushed on the inner. Velvet-like nap with the strength of full-grain. Hand-stitched in Naples, cashmere-lined, cut for casual and driving use. The matte cousin of nappa.

See also: Men's Nappa, Men's Suede, Classic Collection.

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  • Men's tobacco lamb nubuck leather gloves and cashmere lining Men's tobacco lamb nubuck leather gloves and cashmere lining

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  • Men's black lamb nubuck leather gloves and cashmere lining Men's black lamb nubuck leather gloves and cashmere lining

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  • Men's hand-stitched nubuk gloves in color tobacco with grey cashmere top and lining Men's hand-stitched nubuk gloves in color tobacco with grey cashmere top and lining

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is nubuck leather?

Nubuck is full-grain leather sanded on its outer surface to produce a fine velvet-like nap. Visually similar to suede but structurally different: nubuck retains the strength of full-grain leather, while suede is split leather brushed on the inner side.

Nubuck or suede?

Nubuck for longer service life and slightly more uniform appearance; suede for the most pronounced velvet feel. Nubuck handles wear and tear better over years of use. Suede has a deeper visual texture and works better on truly casual outfits.

Is nubuck water-resistant?

More than suede, less than nappa. The full-grain base resists soaking better than split suede, but the raised nap can still mark when wet. A nubuck-specific water-repellent spray applied once a season helps. Light rain is fine; heavy rain is better avoided.

How do I care for nubuck?

A soft brush after each wear lifts the nap and removes dust. For marks, use a nubuck eraser or fine sandpaper-style cleaning block. If wet, blot dry and brush; never use water-based cleaners or leather conditioners, which can flatten the nap.

What size should I order?

Measure the circumference of your dominant hand at the knuckles. View the men's size guide for the full method. Nubuck stretches less than nappa; pick your true size.

Men's nubuck leather gloves

Men's Nubuck Leather Gloves

Sanded full-grain, not split

Nubuck is full-grain leather sanded on the outer surface to raise short fibres into a velvet-like nap. It looks like suede but it isn't: suede is split leather brushed on the inner side, while nubuck retains the strength of full-grain.

Full-grain advantage: Full-grain is the top layer of the hide, the strongest and most water-resistant part. Sanding it instead of smoothing produces the soft nap of suede with the durability of formal leather. A nubuck glove resists wear better than suede over the long run.

How to tell nubuck from suede: Run a finger across the surface in opposite directions. Both will show the directional nap, but nubuck feels finer and tighter, the fibres shorter. The leather underneath is denser. Visually, nubuck has a slightly more uniform tone, suede is more variegated.

When to choose nubuck: When you want the matte casual look of suede with longer service life. For winter daily wear, for driving in cold weather, for pairing with tweed where formal nappa would feel too sharp.