The tea core is starting to show, giving it a nice look. Using shoe polish would reduce the wear and tear, but I wanted to take advantage of the tea core, so I've been taking care of them without using shoe polish. I bought them as size US 7 1/2, but upon inspection, the size marking has disappeared. My usual size for short shoes like Red Wings is US 7.5, and these were a perfect fit, so I'm pretty sure they're US 7.5. Comparison with p5 and 1000 Mile Boots US 8D is shown. Here are the shoes I own. I can upload comparison images if needed. Red Wing, Chippewa, White's, Toys McCoy, Danner Light, Tricker's, Makers, Attachment, Regal, Scotch Grain, Cheaney, Crockett & Jones, Trippen, etc. [Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots] Launched in 1914, these boots represent the WOLVERINE brand, boasting over 100 years of history. They were highly supported by workers at the time as boots that were said to last 1000 miles (about 1600 kilometers) without breaking, and were known for their sturdy construction and ease of wear. Thank you. #Wolverine #wolverine #LeatherShoes #ShortShoes #Oxford #Oxford #1000Mile #1000mile