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Unlike full grain leather or top grain leather, which use the outermost and strongest layer of the hide, suede is crafted from the inner split layer."}]},"entry_sources":{"split_suede_origin":["https://leatheradvice.com/what-is-suede-leather/","https://pellove.com/suede-leather/"],"lined_construction_split_suede":["https://www.morjas.com/us/blog/what-is-suede/"],"genuine_leather_vs_genuine_suede":["https://wincheershoes.com/leather-grading-system-shoe-buyers-guide/","https://pellove.com/suede-leather/"]}}}},"handle":"caramel-suede-padded-loafer-mules-22889-26200","storefront_path":"/en/women-footwear/loafers/caramel-suede-padded-loafer-mules--22889-26200","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/loafers/caramel-suede-padded-loafer-mules--22889-26200"}}