I bought these boots straight from the Chippewa website about 2 months ago to use as motorcycle boots, but received some motorcycle boots I've been using instead. These have simply been laced and tried on for fit but have only had 10-20 steps ever taken in them. They've been kept inside in a cool room out of the sun to keep the leather as immaculate as possible (I like to pamper anything I own). I just never wear them and don't plan to do I want them to go to a good home and be worn and loved. They are amazing boots and I actually hate to see them go.