More than Excellent, the noticeable sign of wear is to the insole and sole of the shoe. The golden elephants are the right kind of bright and shiny, not tacky, and from what we can tell…. Scratch free. Great deal on a closet must have… plus the whole elephant wisdom, overcoming obstacles, good vibes thing doesn’t suck, it’s a plus and a win-win for anyone who wears a size 7.5 W Ros Hommerson Red Suede Golden Elephant Loafer EUC