Kid influenced in conversation (5)
I believe the answer is:
suede
'kid' is the definition.
(two terms for types of leather)
'influenced in conversation' is the wordplay.
'influenced' becomes 'swayed' (swaying is a kind of influencing).
'in conversation' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'swayed' sounds like 'SUEDE'.
(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Fabric" , "Soft goatskin" , "Leather with a soft napped surface" , "Brushed leather" , "Leather with velvety nap used in shoes and clothes" .)