The one thing women love in autumn/winter boots (besides style and look of course) is their warmth. And warmth is closely related to the type of material you choose. Out of all types of synthetic and harmful materials available on the market, it’s genuine leather, suede and nubuck that are among the most commonly used types.

The first thing we can notice in leather is that, unlike suede and nubuck, leather is smooth and shiny while nubuck and suede are hairy/napped and matte. Used since ever for the production of numerous other materials than just footwear, leather is considered the most durable, soft and easy to mould material. Consequently, boots for woman made of leather would be the most obvious choice for autumn and winter boots. Durable, soft and water-resistant, leather boots for woman can keep your feet warm all the time. The best of all is that these boots won’t compromise on style. What’s better, the most appealing and eye-catching boots or footwear, in general, are made from genuine leather. What you need to know about the leather used for boots is that it comes from animals’ hide/skin. Generally speaking, the hide of an animal has two sides, grain and flesh side. Full-grain leather is the type of leather that isn’t exposed to sanding during the tanning process. That’s because full-grain leather or premium leather is made from a part of the skin that has no defects, holes, scars or moles on it. Regarding its care, it’s said that leather boots aren’t in need of anything special than a regular cleanup with a damp cloth. Simple as that! From time to time, you can polish them with the help of any specialised leather product or with a few drops of olive oil.

When compared to leather, suede is less durable. It’s made from the inner layer of the animal’s skin and in order to achieve its look, this leather needs to be sanded from the inner side creating a smooth look. The biggest misconception about suede is that it can get damaged if wet, however, if possible, avoid wetting them because of stain appearance. When it comes to their maintenance, they need to be treated with a waterproof product on a regular basis. You also need to brush them with a special brush or any brush with soft bristles to maintain the nap. When comparing both of these types of boots, the suede ones offer a softer and warmer appearance. Both of these materials are ideal for the production of any type of boots with or without heels, elegant or more casual. If possible, it’s best to own one pair of each material so you could mix and match with different types of outfits.

In the past nubuck was made from deer’s and elk’s buckskin and was introduced in the US market in the early ‘30s. Although at first, nubuck didn't have great success, later on, it became popular when the Duke of Windsor wore nubuck oxfords on a royal visit to the United States. Ever since nubuck shoes became one-of-a-kind. Nowadays, nubuck is made of the outer layer of calfskin after which the leather is sanded from its outside part. When compared to suede, nubuck footwear, in general, are more expensive because the outer calfskin is considered tougher and more durable than the inner part which is used for suede footwear. Given the fact that nubuck is made from the calfskin outer layer, this means that with sanding, some skin imperfections might appear. Although these natural flaws are considered unique while giving nubuck more character, a lot of people don’t love seeing these imperfections on their boots. Instead, they prefer suede’s smooth and perfect look, so if you’re one of them, investing in suede boots is recommended. Just like suede, this type of soft and plushy-like material is also waterproof, however, additional treating with a water-resistant spray would be needed especially when worn during wet weather conditions.

As you can see, all of these materials have a specific and unique beauty, meaning that you won’t go wrong by choosing any of them. The idea is to choose a pair of boots that sit well on your feet without making any discomfort. They also need to match most of your daily outfits, which is also closely related to whether you’ll choose flat boots or boots with higher heels. Finding women’s boots made of genuine and quality leather, suede and nubuck aren’t that difficult. All you have to do is to find a trusted and reliable seller that sells women’s footwear coming from reputable brands. By doing this, you can also be sure that if any problem arises with your new pair of boots, you can return them and claim for a new pair without a problem.