The inside of the boots is a bit worn, but it seems to be a characteristic of the material. I bought these for my child's graduation ceremony and wore them once with hakama. They look very clean from the outside, so you probably won't mind if you only use them once. Black synthetic leather lace-up boots with rubber soles for durability. - Color: Black - Style: Boots - Material: Synthetic leather - Sole: Rubber sole - Design: Lace-up Thank you for looking.