These have never been worn, however if you look at them they look like they have years of wear. But they have been in the garage for years. The interior lining has begun to crumble - something that can be wiped away but no longer sticks to the interior shoe. Second, there is some material fading on the sides from simply rubbing next to each other over the years. The leather on the front is soft. I did the bend test on the soles and no cracking. They are absolutely playable and if there are any issues, we offer refunds.