Thanks for your email. I apologize for the confusion but this is intentional. This is what the boot is suppose to look like. Please zoom in on the photo on shopbop.com and you will see all of these same markings. Every pair of this item will have the same scratches. If you are unhappy with the item you are more than welcome to send it back for a full refund. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you!