About
The SC Boondocker is a heritage-style service boot manufactured by Junkard Company, an Indonesian bootmaker based in Bandung. The design is inspired by marine field boots used during the Philippines-American War until the early 1900s. The term "boondocker" originates from the Tagalog word "bundok" meaning mountain, reflecting the boot's rugged military heritage.
About
The SC Boondocker is a heritage-style service boot manufactured by Junkard Company, an Indonesian bootmaker based in Bandung. The design is inspired by marine field boots used during the Philippines-American War until the early 1900s. The term "boondocker" originates from the Tagalog word "bundok" meaning mountain, reflecting the boot's rugged military heritage.
The boot features the company's SC last, characterized by a prominent heel and pointy toe box, giving it a distinctive silhouette compared to other service boot styles. As part of Junkard's made-to-order production model, the SC Boondocker is available with extensive customization options across leathers, construction methods, and sole configurations.
Design and construction
The SC Boondocker utilizes the company's SC last, giving it a distinctive silhouette compared to other service boot styles.
Construction methods vary by model, with options including two-row stitchdown, Goodyear handwelted, and Norwegian handwelted with chainstitch. All welting is performed using hand-stitched techniques. Welt configurations differ across versions: 360-degree welt, flatwelt 270-degree, or stormwelt 360-degree. Each boot features a single layer midsole construction.
The flesh side out design, showing the reverse side of the leather, reflects a historical military production strategy to conserve material during wartime manufacturing periods.
Materials and specifications
The SC Boondocker is offered in multiple upper leather options including RO Waxed Flesh, Shell Cordovan from Rocado tannery, rough out leather, and various domestic leathers. Most models feature lambskin leather lining, though the Shell Cordovan version uses leather lining only in the backstay and toe areas for a less structured fit.
Hardware varies by configuration, with brass or gunmetal eyelets depending on the specific model. The RO Waxed Flesh version includes handgrade waxed finishing. Outsole options encompass Vibram 2021, Dr.Sole 1101 Cork & Heel, Dr.Sole #1122, Dr. Sole #1090 Supergrip, and a synthetic rubber Junkard-branded outsole.
Pricing and availability
The SC Boondocker is available exclusively through made-to-order production, allowing customization of lasts, leathers, soles, and other specifications. As of 2024, the RO Waxed Flesh version is priced at $290 USD, while the Shell Cordovan version is priced at $650 USD. These prices include shipping to the United States.
The made-to-order model provides buyers with extensive customization options beyond the standard configurations, including choice of construction method, welt type, and hardware finish.
References
"SC Boondocker Product Pages". Junkard Company. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
"Junkard Company". The World of Shoes. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
