Purchased two months ago. My daughter fell in love with them and bought them, using them to go to and from her nursery school (1-minute walk). She outgrew them during the summer, so I'm selling them. The Velcro on the side of the laces made it easy for her to put them on and take them off by herself. There is a small stain on the right heel, but otherwise, there are no noticeable stains. Since she didn't wear them for long periods, there is no wear on the soles. Please understand that these have been stored at home.