Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange
Clinch Boots George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last - Standard & Strange

Clinch Boots

George Boots - Black Overdyed Kip - CN-Wide Last

$1,300
Size
Size: 7 US

Pickup currently unavailable at S&S NYC

Pairs well with
Description

Clinch is made by BRASS, one of the first high-end shoe repair shops to open in Japan, owned and operated by Minoru Matsuura. They quickly evolved from shoe repair; to re-lasting to their custom lasts; to building incredible footwear around their custom lasts. 

These lasts are where the magic is. Most modern lasts are optimized for mass-production. Wider, straighter, easier to pump through a production line, and easier to fit every single person into. Clinch lasts are highly sculpted, only suitable for hand-lasting, with a tight fit much like the lasts of the early 20th century. The CN-Wide last used for these boots has a tight instep and is trim throughout.

The shape of the last dictates the careful construction of the boot. The insole is soaked, then molded to the bottom of the last. From there, the boot is built around that insole. The process for each step is chosen carefully to optimize the final product. A crimping machine is used to pull the machine sewn upper around the last to get a snug fitment; however, all of the welting process is done by hand before the outsoles are stitched on with a Rapid-E.

 

The leather on these boots is French kip leather, overdyed black by Clinch before sewing it up into a pair of boots. The pattern is a 6" chukka boot, with an elongated vamp (as a result of the extra height when compared to other chukkas). Three blind eyelets lace up over an extended tongue, which will securely cradle your ankle while worn.

The rest of the materials are of equally high quality. 100% cotton laces, leather welting, and brass nails all come from Japan; the insole and midsole leathers come from the best tanneries in the world; and the outsoles are custom-made just for Clinch.

The combination of carefully selected hides, truly hand-built construction, and unique lasts creates a boot that is as close to vintage as possible but with all the advantages of modern materials. 

For a really deep dive into the brand, check out this detailed article on Stitchdown.

  • Black overdyed kip uppers
  • Black midsole staining
  • Hand-sewn welted construction
  • Bline eyelets
  • Nails from Japan
  • Welting from Japan
  • O'Sullivan's heels
  • CN-Wide Last
  • Resoleable and rebuildable
  • Unstructured toebox
  • Hand-made in Tokyo

Take one size smaller than your Brannock size. This last has a roomy forefoot, medium waist, and a snug heel.

Shipping

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.

Returns

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

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