HELP!! Does black Nomad leather feel like suede?

biggestbaglover · Jun 20th, 2008, 04:08 PM

I just received my black Nomad and I don't know if Neiman Marcus sent me the wrong bag or not. The receipt says that the bag is leather but it feels velvety to me, almost like a type of suede? Am I crazy here?
Is this just the type of leather or should I send it back? I live in Vancouver where it is raining 90% of the year so I do NOT want a suede bag. Please help!!

mom2jerry · Jun 20th, 2008, 05:50 PM

Could it be goatskin? I had a bryant shoulder bag with goatskin and it is definitely different than the usual soft lambskin - it feels matte rather than glossy smooth. Goatskin is very sturdy and resistant to scratches, through.

greenpixie · Jun 20th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Can you post pics? I did a google search and it looks like the Nomads were made in a couple different types of leather. The green one I found online is lambskin...

biggestbaglover · Jun 23rd, 2008, 07:36 PM

So it has been confirmed to me that the black nomad is goatskin leather and it is a nubuck finish. What do you ladies think? Would you keep it if you were me? I am not used to this type of leather so I am a bit confused on what to do as I love the design of the bag. Will it be okay in the rain?

leatherpro · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:51 AM

Protect with a nubuck and suede protector like Waterstop and there should be no problems.

Jun 20th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#3
greenpixie Sofa King Addicted Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 3,433	Can you post pics? I did a google search and it looks like the Nomads were made in a couple different types of leather. The green one I found online is lambskin... __________________ Wants: Ignes midi Sofia in wine patent, mini Ormala in purple, Coach laced Ergo hobo in magenta

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:51 AM	#5
leatherpro Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31	Protect with a nubuck and suede protector like Waterstop and there should be no problems. __________________ Leather care consultant IICRC (LCT)

Jun 20th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#1
biggestbaglover Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,404	I just received my black Nomad and I don't know if Neiman Marcus sent me the wrong bag or not. The receipt says that the bag is leather but it feels velvety to me, almost like a type of suede? Am I crazy here? Is this just the type of leather or should I send it back? I live in Vancouver where it is raining 90% of the year so I do NOT want a suede bag. Please help!!

Jun 20th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#2
mom2jerry Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 30	Could it be goatskin? I had a bryant shoulder bag with goatskin and it is definitely different than the usual soft lambskin - it feels matte rather than glossy smooth. Goatskin is very sturdy and resistant to scratches, through.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 07:36 PM	#4
biggestbaglover Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,404	So it has been confirmed to me that the black nomad is goatskin leather and it is a nubuck finish. What do you ladies think? Would you keep it if you were me? I am not used to this type of leather so I am a bit confused on what to do as I love the design of the bag. Will it be okay in the rain?