Men。Here I have the \"Red wing 10877 Heritage high top leather Traction Tred Boots\". As you can see there is significant wear throughout both leather boots. As you know with all Red Wing Heritage boots, they are of a high quality tough Leather meant to be used and outlasting many other boots. There is plenty of Life to these boots still. As you examine the photos, you\'ll that there are minor visible Black Threading that was used to sew certain areas to keep the areas secure. Also you\'ll notice maybe a couple of areas where there are minor very small Leather tear/Scrape, but more of a scrape as it\'s only one the Top part of the hide, NOT puncturing inside. These Boots are 100% functional with plenty of Patina growing on them, with a little tlc they can Clean up very beautifully. They do have the \"Tuff Toe boot Guards\" for protection.