I co-sign that the shiny leather goes away after wearing them multiple times and wiping them down. Mine are flat black now. They also don’t crease. I’ve played basketball in mine a few times ( spur of the moment 21). They got a couple scuffs on the wings, but other than that,they still look great.
Me in circa 2000. Funny how styles change, but eventually things come back full circle. I'll never change lol. From Wal-Mart khakis to RL polo alittle less baggy.