A timelessly classic look from a great company. I have 3 pairs of brown and 3 pairs of black. "Fits like a glove." If you want a shiny finish on ALL leather shoes, buy a can of polish the same color as your shoes. Take an old t-shirt, some water and dab the t-shirt with water. Apply wax to the same wet tip. Start at the heel or back of each shoe until you have the right combination of water and wax. May require 3-4 applications with light rubbing. If you've been in the military, you know how it's done. If NOT, you will get instructions on YouTube (?). There is no need to complain about the shine of the shoes.