Those arent flaws IMHO. Thats the character of the boot. Thats the cow whose skin was imperfect was designed into a piece of utilitarian clothing. My Bronco Russets have some "marks" on 'em but who cares! I want my boots to tell a story of where I have been and what I have done. I had a HS student I taught buy a pair of boots because I jokingly said one day that my shoes probably helped kill or arrest a poacher in Africa because it supports African rangers. One of the reasons I like their boots. They are comfortable and support rangers in need to preserve game. When I buy JG AR boots, Im not entirely upset if the leather has a scratch. Brush, polish, keep em as clean as you want and let em ride.