Used 5 or 6 times for hunting. The soles show no wear as pictured, but there are scratches on the sides from brush, as I've been through the undergrowth. These are shallow scratches and do not affect the waterproofness. The exterior has been brushed, and the interior has been cleaned and disinfected. The body color is a color that doesn't show dirt easily. I think it can be used for some serious mountain climbing. I usually wear 24.5cm, but I wore this shoe with slightly thicker socks.