First we invite you to check our feedback as we only sell quality items as described. You will receive the actual boot seen in photo. They are perfectly broken in and have that distressed look that takes years to acquire. The back of the left boot has a split on the seam. Your cobbler could easily fix this as it is not through to the interior sole. Please contact us with questions as we are here to assist. Mark nason boots are marked men's size 13 and made in Italy.