It's a suede with a long nap. It might be less noticeable than a smooth suede. It's all fuzzy, you know? I think I've worn them less than five times, but they've been around for a while. Similar areas are photographed on one side. In the 15th photo, the white area under the finger is peeling. The photos might not show it well, but there's rust around the hardware. It's the green kind, the so-called verdigris. I took the laces out and re-laced them, but the dirt didn't come off, so for now, I don't think it'll transfer to anything else. Well, if you wear them and walk around, it's bound to transfer, isn't it? If I cleaned them up more now, they'd be perfect! If you're interested, please consider them.