[Earle]

'Getting confused here (not hard to do) - when you guys say "composite" are you referring to the woven lining with the "metallic fibers" in it or the molded solid-looking material that's usually bonded to the shoe?

And is the "soft woven" material that Juke Joint Johnny mentioned different from either of the above?? Because the fabric/woven-looking material (looks like asbestos) that's on my shoes is as hard as a rock - anything but "soft". (I know "soft" is a relative term.).

Thanks....