How to Use calfskin in a Sentence

calfskin

noun
  • Her boots are made of calfskin.
  • The shoes were made from rich and smooth calfskin leather.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
  • It is fitted with a black calfskin strap to complete the stealth black look.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Take your pick from durable canvas or calfskin leather in neutrals.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Take your pick from durable canvas or calfskin leather in neutrals.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Made of a decadent calfskin, the bag loops through a gorgeous leather belt.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Take this pair, which features a timeless thong style with a faux calfskin strap.
    — Amanda Oliver, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024
  • Almost a decade on, the shoe still fits and no other brand has swayed her out of that patent calfskin.
    — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Both come with soft calfskin leather straps in either light blue or taupe with tone-on-tone stitching.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2021
  • The bottle also comes with a matching soft calfskin leather case in a deep rosy shade.
    — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 24 Apr. 2018
  • As this is a very old practice, some salons enlist deer or calfskin files and cloths.
    — Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
  • The shoes are made from calfskin leather with a leather sole and are made in Portugal.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The watch comes with two alligator leather and calfskin straps.
    — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The textured calfskin leather will gracefully age over time.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • They’re made from full-quill ostrich on the foot and calfskin for the shaft, with stylish designs throughout.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Mar. 2023
  • To top it off, the calfskin straps are finished in an array of contrasting hues.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The singer opted for a bright red calfskin jacket by Celine.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Handy turned it over once, twice, admiring the supple calfskin, the glinting gold.
    — Jenna Ross, Star Tribune, 15 June 2021
  • The watch is water resistant and finished with a black calfskin leather and rubber strap.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Thoughtful details like a high-gloss finish and calfskin leather strap make this a luxe and practical gift.
    — Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The shoes are made from stretch lambskin and patent calfskin, which retail for $2,700.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The shoes are made from 100 percent calfskin leather, with a nude leather lining and a rubber sole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Priced at $890, the sandals are made from shiny calfskin leather and boast a lightly treaded sole.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The upper is crafted from Italian calfskin, and its sole features a thin 5mm leather mold.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • On the writing side, a blue leather pen pouch with a wave motif is available, as are thematic calfskin notebooks.
    — Nancy Olson, Forbes, 24 May 2021
  • Then comes the question of leather, with 28 shades of calfskin and 18 hues of suede at your disposal.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Collectors will also find the black calfskin strap, like the bezel, helps to highlight and balance the luster of the case.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 May 2021
  • It is fitted with a navy-blue calfskin strap with an embossed fabric pattern, red stitching and a platinum foldover clasp.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Both models also come with the option of a blue cordura-effect rubber strap and a brown calfskin strap.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The soles of these slippers are calfskin, which means using them to walk through the morning dusting of snow to get the mail likely isn’t the best idea.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 23 Nov. 2018

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