Overall, there is a sense of use, but the wear on the soles isn't excessive, and there's no visible damage that would prevent them from being worn! Please check all the images and consider purchasing if you're not concerned. I only washed them as usual, and I haven't tried bleaching, so you might want to give it a try. They may be compressed for packaging. Please understand. I also have many other baby and kids' items for sale. #mirai_babykidsshoes 瞬足 (Shunsoku) Navy Heart Junior Children's Shoes Running Shoes Velcro Achilles