These boots were rated in the top 17 podiatrist recommended ankle boots for 2023 on cnn.com! Accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting good foot health. Orthotic-friendly. So comfortable! (I’m only selling because I wore them outside a few times when recovering from swollen ankle/sprain. I decided I needed a smaller size after recovering). Slight markings on right side of right shoe below zipper as in last photo above taken in bright light - may be natural markings from conditioning of the leather.