i dunno rob, i drive my svx to formal events quite frequently (it's the vehicle of choice for my family to take to my grandmother's country club because a white legacy wagon looks way too out of place) and in all the times i've worn my shiny black leather shoes, i've never experienced what you mention.. i tend to get "SVX Knee" where the left corner of the stereo door digs into the side of my right leg when i rest it against the center console..

-adam