Timberland Men's Heston Waterproof Boot 100% Leather Imported Rubber sole Heel measures approximately 1.25" Platform measures approximately 0.75 " Scuff marks on the product is the nature of the leather as the boots are made up of oily leather. Simply rubbing the leather lightly will eliminate scuffs marks Cold-weather boot in full-grain leather featuring wool trim at collar and D-ring lacing hardware Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex membrane OrthoLite footbed and Green Rubber outsole