I didn't mean to say that I or people can't play in leather. I was implying that other pro ext people have reprimanded me for trying to play in them because they are leather. It doesn't matter if a sneaker is leather or not, if you can ball in it you can ball in it. However, i can not ball in these EXTs AND they look ugly. however most synths are easier to play in. There is something to be said for a flashy crazy looking sneaker that you can actually ball or exercise in. These however are ridiculous for no reason. People walk around in retros for a reason: they are cool, understated, and casual. These fit into a no mans land for me.