I mostly stuck with the leather loop, which feels more like
plastic than leather but which I found super comfortable because it was so easy to readjust throughout the day.
Not exact matches
Shoes made from natural materials, such as suede,
leather, and fabric tend to be more comfortable
than shoes made from synthetic materials, such as pleather, vinyl, and
plastic.
Leather is definitely the best option here, as they tend to look a bit more sophisticated
than plastic versions.
Today, vegan fashion is better designed
than ever, using noble materials that are far more eco-friendly
than previous «vegan
leathers» — which were basically the worst forms of
plastic.
Its stylistic roots go far back in automotive history: great swathes of fine
leather, more metal
than plastic in the minor controls, and the usual synthetic carpeting that may not be as noble as wool but is far more durable and fire - resistant and much easier to clean.
The cabin trades last year's chrome inlays for silver
plastic, and the faux -
leather dashboard trim is little more
than a stitched veneer, which Lexus calls a stitched slush mold.
The 200's fat - rimmed,
leather - wrapped steering wheel (part of the $ 895 convenience group) felt great, much nicer
than the Accord's grained
plastic wheel, and the Chrysler steered confidently through rolling hill country.
Although still tiny and light on amenities, the cockpit is roomier and better - appointed
than a Lotus, with
leather upholstery and a carbon - fiber center console replacing the molded
plastic found in the Elise.
The brash aesthetics of the interior — wine - red
leather seats, thick slabs of carbon fiber, shiny black
plastic, and large shift paddles — likewise say «hot dog sports car» more
than «$ 50,000 luxury sedan.»
The dash top itself was also
leather... which made the large
plastic panel which ran from one side of the dash to the other look even more incongruous
than it should have done in an # 86k car.
Inside, almost every surface is covered by a «luxury» material - everything that looks like
leather is genuine
leather and metal is used rather
than any
plastic alternative.
The Gran Coupe also scores well for fit and finish; the
leathers, woods and
plastics are more
than a match for anything the A7 and CLS have to offer.
There are parts of the car that seem less
than luxurious; interior trim alternates between taut
leather and hard - wearing
plastics.
Everything feels well screwed together, and the quality of the
leather and
plastic trim pieces feel noticeably higher
than what we've seen in other executive cars of this caliber.
There's a nice amount of layering on the dashboard, but once you stop looking at it from the outside, the narrative falls apart amid a liberal use of coarse
plastics and
leather that feels no cushier
than mid-tier vinyl.
All the major touch points in the car, from
leather gear knob and steering wheel to the improved
plastic quality around the cabin, make operating the car feel a bit more special
than many of its Asian rivals.
Inside, Land Rover has done a very good job of making the Evoque both stylish and functional with a combination of
plastics and
leather that conspire to make the Evoque's cabin look more premium
than it actually is.
Materials and finishes are attractive, especially the
leather wrap for wheel and shift, but only the armrest and console knee pads feel better
than hard
plastic.
After a few hours on the road, though, the seats start to feel hard rather
than supportive, you become aware that the padding on the center console is just dense enough to mask the hard
plastic beneath it, and that the
leather wrapped around the steering wheel is neither as smooth or as supple as what's offered in some competing vehicles.
The cover is well - manufactured and the material it is made from seems durable although it is unmistakeably
plastic rather
than leather.
Splashed with the Nexus and Asus logos, the Google Nexus 7 tablet is not quite an Apple - grade thing of beauty, but the dotted rear makes it feel almost
leather - bound, rather
than encased in
plastic, as it actually is.
The body incorporates metal as well, and the back has a nice black
leather to hold rather
than a textured
plastic.
That might simply be a function of how unfamiliar watches have become; my stainless steel Apple Watch with
leather loop band weighs 2.9 ounces, which is more
than my
plastic Nixon's 1.7 ounces or the 1.8 - ounce Moto 360, but much less
than my 5 - ounce Baume and Mercier.
The build might feel cheap to some who prefer the aluminum backs of the iPad Mini 4 or Dell Venue 8 7000, but it's heaps better
than last year's
plastic faux -
leather texture with fake stitching accents.
Because it's made from aluminium the Fitbit Ionic is lighter
than many rivals, and the
plastic and
leather bands are simple to swap.
Slightly heavier
than the regular Huawei Watch 2, the Classic comes with a stylish 22 mm
leather strap and a case made of a premium -LRB-- ish) combination of
plastic and stainless steel.
The sides are smartly - finished aluminum and the back has a
leather - effect finish rather
than glass, basic
plastic or metal.
The Watch 2 Classic is simply a lot handsomer
than its all -
plastic sibling, with a stainless steel body and
leather strap.
The all metal case and
leather bands feel much nicer
than the
plastic and cheap rubber of the standard Watch 2, and those bands are replaceable with any standard watch band.
Apple manages to make up for the slightly more awkward dimensions of the 6 Plus with finer materials
than the weird fake -
leather plastic of the Note 3.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3, while still made of the usual components, features texturized
plastic imitating
leather on its back panel, which could indicate that Samsung is open to experimenting with different looks for its devices other
than a glossy
plastic finish.
Hewn from metal and
leather rather
than the
plastic of its B1 predecessor, and targeting wearers who might be looking to replace a traditional watch rather
than fitness band, the TalkBand B2 is fronted with a 0.73 - inch AMOLED display, while inside there's a self - learning algorithm that claims to cut down on fake readings.
The face of the Note 4 is all glass and around back, there's a soft - touch rubbery
plastic with a
leather pattern that feels much better
than most Samsung phones.
The bands are even more varied
than the color options, including traditional
leather straps, sporty
plastic bands, and the metal linked styles that I prefer.
The metal frame of the edges meets a
plastic back, which is much smoother
than some of the previous faux
leather texture finishes that Samsung has used.
Because it's made out of durable
plastic, the CASELLET provides greater impact protection
than leather wallet cases, and it's also a great disguise.
It can also pair with more
than one device at a time, and is water and dust - resistant, depending on which model you choose — the
plastic strap version is IP57 rated, whereas the
leather version is IP54 rated.
The free flip cover is made of faux
leather and feels better
than the
plastic back cover.