The MW975 by New Balance is more supportive than your average shoe. Perfect for people with an active style, it will keep you going whether your life involves walking, jogging, or being on your feet frequently. Robust leather combines with heavy-duty rubber sole to ensure a long lifespan. Built to support and cushion your feet all day long, their strategically engineered design with extra comfort assures you that no matter what the day throws at you, you can take it and keep going. Inspection reveals these boots to be nearly new. Laces appear nearly new with some impending cracking to one plastic tip. There are no discernible signs of wear to the uppers. There is a blemish on the right boot tongue, possibly dye transfer from the laces. There is a blemish on the left boot mid-foot upper, approx 3/16" long x 1/16" wide; unable to speculate as to cause. Eyelets are as new. Interiors show no discernible signs of wear. The logos printed on the insoles was either very faint to begin with or have faded somewhat. Interior product tags are as new. Outsoles show slight smoothing of heel tread areas. Most of tread still has original manufacturer stippling.