These do show overall wear of some creasing and the soles are a bit dirty, which is natural with any patent leather shoe. The zippers have minor wear and the gold is showing through. However, there is no major damage and there is still a lot of life left in these. They have been recently patent leather conditioned and are ready to go. -City-ready boot with rain-defying protection for everyday urban wear -Waterproof patent-leather uppers keep feet dry on rainy days -Seam-sealed waterproof construction keeps out water and debris -EVA footbed delivers cushy comfort for long days on the feet -Rubber soles provide traction on urban surfaces for stability -Zipper closure for easy on and off on hurried mornings -Upper made of waterproof full patent leather -Seam-sealed waterproof construction keeps water and dirt out