I wore these shoes several times for graduation and entrance ceremonies. Personally, I don't think they're that noticeable at a glance, but there are several scratches on the toes and heels, so I've marked them as "with scratches." They have Velcro straps, so they fit my son's high-arched feet. I will ship them in a Yu-Packet Plus package, slightly compressed. These are used items, so please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. Please also read my profile. I will not respond to inquiries about the information provided there, so thank you for your understanding.