Scratch & Dent [Scratch & Dent] Clinch Gary Boots - Brown Overdyed Horsebutt - CN-S Last - size US 7 - Standard & Strange

[Scratch & Dent] Clinch Gary Boots - Brown Overdyed Horsebutt - CN-S Last - size US 7

Scratch & Dent

[Scratch & Dent] Clinch Gary Boots - Brown Overdyed Horsebutt - CN-S Last - size US 7

Sale price $1,400
Regular price $1,950
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Scratch & Dent - the backstay of the left boot features a fairly considerable scratch/gouge mark near the top of the shaft. There's a nearly imperceptable dye stain near the welt on the left boot as well, and both boots are slightly creased from being tried on and worn in store.

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 on their own custom lasts; to developing and producing new footwear in-house. Each piece is masterfully built in a Tokyo basement, by just a handful of expert craftspeople.

Made from an exceptionally high quality European horsebutt, each hide is hand-selected by Minoru himself for the right qualities of density and grain before cutting. This part is exceedingly important, as there can be tremendous variation of quality in the supply of horsebutt leather, with less than 50% of the stock being suitable for Clinch boots.

This horsebutt still contains the portion of membrane usually cut out to produce shell cordovan. There is a high density of fibers in this particular cut of hide, which leads to rolls in the area of the boot that flex, rather than the creases more common in cowhide. The leather is finished with a brown overdye, imbuing a rich and slightly glossy finish on top of the natural tea core. This will gradually wear down and scuff off over time, creating a wholly unique and remarkably handsome patina.

There are 7 eyelets, 5 speedhooks, and a final set of eyelets to lock everything in place on these boots, a fitting amount for the lace-to-toe pattern. They sit on an avocado green reproduction O'Sullivan's cork outsole with a channeled leather sole and matching heel. The channeling is done by hand, and prevents premature wear on the stitching that holds the sole to the welt.

Constructed with a 270 degree flat welt, these can be re-soled or rebuilt by a trusted cobbler when the time comes. The uppers feature some of the most precise and exacting stitchwork of any footwear we've encountered, with multiple double rows of extremely high SPI (stitches per inch) sewing holding everything together. This is all done start to finish in-house, on vintage shoemaking equipment that Clinch maintain themselves.

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

  • Size US 7
  • Scratch & Dent - large scratch on left backstay, light creasing throughout
  • Brown overdyed Horsebutt leather
  • Hand-sewn welted construction
  • 7 eyelets, 5 speedhooks, and one final set of eyelets
  • Tonal custom brass hardware from Japan
  • Nails from Japan
  • Welting from Japan
  • O'Sullivans Cork Sole and Heel
  • CN-S last
  • Resoleable and rebuildable
  • Unstructured toebox
  • Hand-made in Tokyo

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
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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 CN-S Last

The CN-S last fits very snugly from the waist to heel, with a fairly low instep. This highly specialized last can be made to fit comfortably in multiple sizes depending on the wearer's foot and preference.
  • Narrow and low volume feet:
    • 0.5 size smaller than Brannock for a snug fit
    • Same size as Brannock for a more relaxed fit (you may need to use insoles, thick socks, or both)
  • D-Width and average volume feet:
    • 0.5 size smaller than Brannock for a snug fit
    • Same size as Brannock for a more relaxed fit (you may need to use insoles, thick socks, or both)
  • E & EE-Width and high volume feet:
    • We do not suggest the CN-S Last. You are going down a road of torturous pain and existential angst. Please turn around.

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