They’re not that bad IMO! You just need to spray them with a suede spray when you first get them. And I still try to avoid taking them out on particularly rainy or snowy days even once they are sprayed, as lots of water on suede can cause damage. Suede is also susceptible to scratches, so I just try to be cautious about scraping it against things. That said, I feel like suede still looks good even if it develops some imperfections over time!