These very nicely crafted leather mules have been gently worn only twice. Very soft yet structured bourbon (camel) colored leather has small lighter colored marks which is part of the this leather's characteristics. The same is true with Portlands leather in certain styles ...with use the leather develops it's own pattern or "patina". There is one tiny barely noticeable dark pen point mark on toebox of right shoe...otherwise now stains, tears or blemishes. block heel is 2 1/4 in. padded footbed and leather sole with rubber over it. I wear sz 9.5 to 10 but ordered 10.5 due to pointed toe. They fit great...not too big but I have foot structure issue on right foot and can no longer wear them.