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[Scratch & Dent] Donkey Puncher Boots - Cognac Badalassi 7

Scratch & Dent: one or both of the laces that come with these broke or were lost. Any remaining laces or scraps we still have are in the box, but you will need new laces for these in order to lace them closed. They were photographed without laces to emphasize the fact that they cannot be tied up until you get new laces. The laces included will not be sufficient to lace up both boots. Final sale. Scratch & Dent boots may ship with boot boxes that are in somewhat poor condition. We will not ship anything in a way that could damage the product, but be aware that the original box will not be in mint condition. The name "Donkey Puncher" comes from a niche bit of history pertaining to the intersection of logging, footwear, and heavy machinery. Developed at the end of the 19th century, the Steam Donkey was a steam-powered hauling machine utilized by the logging industry for the transport of felled trees - this was one of the first pieces of mechanized equipment ever employed by the logging industry, serving as a replacement for oxen and horses. The men who rode and operated these mobile boilers were called "Donkey Punchers" and would have favored thick leather boots with a tall logger heel and full lace-to-toe configuration, just like these. John Lofgren's Donkey Puncher Boots are a faithful reimagining of a vintage style 6" logger boot, built from the highest quality materials in one of Japan's very best boot factories. They're built around John Lofgren's 120 Last, a high-volume E-width last that's further complimented by the lace-to-toe configuration of the boots, making it extremely accommodating to a wide variety of different feet. The toe is rounded, with an almost symmetrical profile from the top that will comfortably house your toes without looking bulky or bulbous - continuing back, we find an average instep and nice round heel cup that cradles your foot. Everything is held together with multiple rows of heavyweight high-SPI (stitch-per-inch) sewing that al