I was hesitant in ordering these because they were listed as "not new; returned."  Lucky me!  They arrived in new condition... I looked for any sign of use and there were absolutely none.  I am happy to say that I got a terrific deal on these boots - under $25  I have these already in black smooth and brown faux suede so I am familiar with the sizing and style.  They look really nice and not as "cheap" as one would think for the low price.  Quite happy with this purchase!