patent leather

[pat-nt, pat-n or, esp. British, peyt-nt] /ˈpæt nt, ˈpæt n or, esp. British, ˈpeɪt nt/

noun

a hard, glossy, smooth leather, used especially in shoes and accessories.

Origin

1820-30, Americanism

Examples from the web for patent leather

Shoulder-length hair and patent leather party shoes complete the ensemble.
Shoulder-length hair and patent leather party shoes complete the ensemble.
To shine and protect patent leather shoes, rub with a dab or petroleum jelly.
One-straps in patent leather, suede trimmed or in all suede.
One or two strap effects in patent leather with cut-outs.
Now patent leather shoes-not to mention bags and belts-are back, as part of fashion's focus on shine.

British Dictionary definitions for patent leather

noun

leather or imitation leather processed with lacquer to give a hard glossy surface