Question:
Can one brush off snow from suede boots on Shabbos? They will be damaged otherwise.
Answer:
Although suede looks like leather, the poskim (Shimiras Shabbos Khilchoso 15-41, Orchos Shabbos 13-19) consider it like other garments. Therefore if the snow is fresh and it didn’t start melting yet, it can be brushed off lightly.
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