Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally though there is moderate soiling throughout the boot, mostly concentrated around the toe and heel. The back ankles of the boots have some worn threads, and the leather soles are moderately worn.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though the back heel topline is very worn with some splitting in the satin, there are several scratches in the golden heels and the bottoms of the soles are heavily worn.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is fair with considerable wear at the heel topline, the edging is worn away, and the bottoms are heavily worn. There are scratches on the toes and the satin ribbon is worn on the front.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally with some dimpling on the front toes and creases from wear. The soles are moderately worn.
THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good structurally with some minor wear to the suede at the toes and heels, and moderate wear to the sole bottoms.
THE SIXTH
The overall condition is fair with some soiling along the front leading to the heel on one shoe, both heels are starting to separate from the slippers, and moderate wear to the soles.
THE SEVENTH
The overall condition is good structurally though there are two small holes in the back just under the topline at the heel, and light wear to the soles.
THE EIGHTH
The overall condition is good though the back heel top lines are worn and on one is heavily worn. The soles appear as if unworn.
THE NINTH
The overall condition is good structurally though they are well worn with darkened leather uppers, threadbare insoles and heavily worn leather soles and heels
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