Scratch & Dent [Scratch & Dent] Wabash Engineer Boots - Black CXL 6.5D - Standard & Strange

[Scratch & Dent] Wabash Engineer Boots - Black CXL 6.5D

Scratch & Dent

[Scratch & Dent] Wabash Engineer Boots - Black CXL 6.5D

Sale price $900
Regular price $1,155
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Scratch & Dent: These have some unaesthetic creasing throughout the shaft on each boot, as well as some uneven grain texture on the vamp of the left boot. These are purely aesthetic "defects", and won't reduce the durability or longevity of these boots, but it's just a bit too dramatic for us to sell these at full price.

John Lofgren Engineer Boots have been among our very favorites since we first laid eyes on them. Originally debuted in 2012, a substantial number of our staff have at least one pair, with a few folks sitting on a considerable stash of different styles from over the years... Made start to finish at one of the best bootmaking factories in Japan, no expense was spared - from development, to fit, to materials, everything is simply the best, without compromise.

Every great pair of footwear begins with a good last, and these start from a custom made last designed by John to give a 1950's silhouette to the boot (no toe bump, with a nice taper to the shape). Wrapped around that last is black Horween Chromexcel, tanned in the USA - and not just any CXL, John Lofgren Bootmaker select only the best hides from the highest quality grade offered by Horween.

Chromexcel cowhide an extremely sturdy and handsome leather that only gets better and better with time. Horween Black CXL is a tea-core leather, meaning the dye hasn't fully penetrated the hide, sitting only at the surface above a "natural" brown core. Over time, that black dye will scuff off and wear down in certain areas, revealing a tan interior that will also darken and patina with wear.

As far as leather goes, it's thick and sturdy, starting out noticeably stiff and requiring a few weeks of good wear to really break-in. After that, the leather begins to relax considerably, moulding to take the shape of the wearer's foot and softening at flex points to move more easily.

The rest of the construction details are on par with that fantastic leather - Japanese steel shanks, British Goodyear welting, and brass-coated steel buckles made in Tokyo. Even the labels are made on shuttle looms. All of this goodness is pulled together and turned into boots at one of the best footwear factories in Japan.

Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.

  • Scratch & Dent — some less beautiful creasing and grain texture on both shafts and part of the vamp on the left boot
  • Size 6.5D
  • Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last
  • Horween Black Chromexcel leather
  • USA-made Vibram 705 sole and 700 heel
  • Goodyear storm welted construction
  • Brass buckles
  • Custom woven labels
  • Approx. 12.5" height
  • Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.
  • Made in Japan

We offer free USA shipping on orders over $300 and on select items as marked on the product page. All shipping is via UPS, USPS or DHL (international only). If you need us to use a different courier for shipping, please contact us before ordering.

Orders to Hawaii, Alaska, AE/APO addresses, and PO boxes will be shipped with USPS. All other US orders will ship UPS unless otherwise requested.

USA SHIPPING (excluding AK, HI, and AE/APO addresses)

  • Bandanas, Patches, T-Shirts, Socks, & Hats - $5 via USPS Ground Advantage
  • Orders under $300 - $12 shipping via UPS Ground
  • Orders $300 and up - Free shipping via UPS Ground
  • Expedited Shipping - $40 (1 - 2 business days) via UPS
  • Orders $500 and up will ship signature required unless otherwise requested.

USA SHIPPING (Alaska, Hawaii, and AE/APO addresses)

  • Bandanas, Patches, T-Shirts, Socks, & Hats - $5 via USPS Ground Advantage
  • Orders under $300 - $12 shipping via USPS Priority Mail
  • Orders $300 and up - Free shipping via UPS Priority Mail
  • Expedited Shipping - $40 (1 - 2 business days) via USPS Priority Mail Express
  • Orders $500 and up will ship signature required unless otherwise requested.

CANADA SHIPPING

 Orders under $400:

  • $18 (USPS 1st Class 10 - 15 business days)
  • $35 (USPS Priority Mail 5 - 10 business days)
  • $55 (DHL Express 1 - 2 business days)

Orders over $400:

  • $55 (DHL Express 1 - 2 business days)

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (EXCLUDING CANADA)

  • $55 (DHL Express, 1 - 2 business days after pickup)

WHERE WE DON'T SHIP

  • Due to our dealer agreements, Wesco items cannot be shipped to Japan.
  • We do not ship to Russia or Ukraine.

We want you to be comfortable shopping with us online without being able to touch the product.

  • Before you purchase, please check the size charts we provide against your favorite garments.
  • Exchanges or returns for store credit will be accepted on full-price items within 14 days of delivery (as verified by courier)
  • Items sold on sale or discount are final sale, no returns or exchanges.
  • Items must be in original condition with all tags attached.
  • Items that have been washed, hemmed, altered, or excessively worn cannot be returned.
  • All return and exchange shipping costs are your responsibility
  • We will process all returns within 3 business days of receipt
  • Our team will acknowledge receipt and action take with your return
  • Full terms and conditions are here.
  • If you have questions at any time you can reach us at hello@standardandstrange.com or use our contact form, or phone us at 510-373-9696.

MAKING A RETURN / EXCHANGE

For customers in the USA, please go to our returns portal at for any returns excluding leather jackets and footwear. There is no need to contact us directly once you initiate a return via the portal.

If you need to return or exchange a leather jacket or footwear, please e-mail hello@standardandstrange.com. Please include your order number and tell us if you'd like to make an exchange or return for store credit.

For international returns, e-mail hello@standardandstrange.com. Please include your order number and tell us if you'd like to make an exchange or return for store credit.

Size Guide

Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last

Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.

Choose the same size as your Red Wing Iron Ranger or Alden Barrie last size.

Choose 0.5 size bigger than your Viberg 2030 last size.

Curious as to how we size our garments? Check out how we measure.

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