Scratch & Dent [Scratch & Dent] John Lofgren Engineer Boot - Limited Black x Burgundy Horsebutt - size 7D (PAIR A) - Standard & Strange

[Scratch & Dent] John Lofgren Engineer Boot - Limited Black x Burgundy Horsebutt - size 7D (PAIR A)

Scratch & Dent

[Scratch & Dent] John Lofgren Engineer Boot - Limited Black x Burgundy Horsebutt - size 7D (PAIR A)

Sale price $950
Regular price $1,250
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Scratch & Dent - in addition to some irregular grain and unusual creasing through the vamp, the hides include some fairly prominent scarring, particularly on the shaft. 

If you want the absolute best in engineer boots, this is it. John Lofgren debuted these in 2012, and every run has sold out as fast as he could produce them.

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). 

Released as a limited edition style for late 2023, these two-tone engineer boots are made with two different colors of Shinki Horsebutt. The vamp, heel counter, backstrip, and belt straps are all sewn up in a beautiful black tea core horsebutt. Being a tea core leather, the black dye at applied to the hides does not fully penetrate the surface of the hides, leaving the flesh underneath undyed - over time, the black dye will wear and scuff off, revealing the brown core beneath. 

The shafts, meanwhile, are a deep burgundy horsebutt - with all the luster and grain variation of the black. Unlike other Lofgren Wabash Engineer boots, these are finished with a flat welt (as opposed to the storm welt used for CXL models) giving them a slightly sleeker and more dressy profile, & with a black edge stain as opposed to brown or natural.

The finishing details are as exceptional as ever - Japanese steel shanks, British Goodyear welting, and nickel-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.

If you want to go really in-depth - check out what John at Vintage Engineer Boot's has to say about them.

Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.

  • Size 7
  • Scratch & Dent - Irregular grain, unusual creasing, and scarring on the shaft
  • Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last
  • Two-tone construction
  • Burgundy Shinki horsebutt shaft
  • Black Shinki horsebutt everything else 
  • USA-made Vibram 705 sole and 700 heel
  • Black edge stain
  • Goodyear welted construction
  • 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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