These are lace-up short boots by tsumori chisato. They are made of genuine leather. I bought them to wear with hakama for my university graduation ceremony and farewell party, and wore them a few times after that. However, I haven't worn them more than 10 times. I didn't like the lace-up boots that could be rented with the hakama because they weren't cool at all, so I was looking for a design I wanted to use in the future, and that's when I found these. Because they have heels, my hakama style looked very sophisticated. Heel: 9cm I usually wear 23.5cm, but I bought 24cm because of the tabi socks. The heels are high, but I felt secure because they hold my ankles. Also, I think they would be great for cosplay costumes. When paired with skirts or dresses, they look very sophisticated and stylish. The soles show signs of wear, but the shoes themselves are in good condition, with only a few wrinkles from wear. The rubber on the heel is also hardly worn down. Since they are genuine leather, I think they will look even better the more you wear them. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to items that have been stored at home. I will only discount the shipping cost if you purchase them with other items.