Obviously never used because tjey are still attached and have a tag that is half the size of the gloves attached. They are also not exactly "new" since the are priced at $56. Nordstroms list is now $98. There is a "season 609" on the tag that tells me they may have been produced in June of 2009. The price differential seems about right. It's also obvious that the cashmere lining has some holes alligned with the thumbs near the cuffs. Oddly in same place on each glove. The may come apart at some point, but one would think years down the line. I pulled them inside out as much as I could and see no further damage. So they aren't exactly new, even though they kinda are. Remember, they're $98 gloves, but they are from 15 years ago, and unworn.