I purchased this from an authorized retailer approximately 25 years ago. It's been a quarter of a century without me realizing it, but as you can see in the images, I think the condition is quite good! The sole uses #705, which is a sole made by splitting #700 into two pieces, front and back. It's constructed to give a sharp, Western boot-like image! The circular stitching in the center was devised by Bob Shoemaker of Wesco, and is commonly known as the "BOB STITCH." Thank you! I'm also selling other fashion items, etc. #taketakekatekatfashion