I bought these last year and wore them about three times. I had them cleaned recently, and wore them briefly once after that. I lightly wiped the soles. There was some color fading when I had them cleaned. Please refer to the images for the purchase. They were taken in natural light near a window. Since I haven't worn them much, I think they still have a lot of life left in them. No box. Please understand that these are used items. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to used items or have negative feedback. I apologize, but I will cancel the order for those with negative feedback. No price reduction. Onitsuka Tiger Rinkan Boots Color...Black