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As others have posted, the shoes are probably made of the synthetic
Lorica, not leather.

Lorica!, yes that's what it is. What's Lorica? Nevermind. But not
leather for sure.

(One of the few shoes I've ever fit
well, too - in Mega sizing).

I second that. The only ones that fit me too.......the megas.

So they're maintenance free........is that possible? I've seen some
shoes (unidentifiable brands) that were really quite curled up and faded at
swap meets.