Tony Lama Elephant — Men’s 9.5 D

Heavyweight heritage in a rare skin — classic Tony Lama build in elephant with sharp, high-contrast shaft work.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1980s
• Material: Genuine elephant vamp with leather uppers
• Construction: Traditional stitched welt, leather soles
• Toe/heel: Broad round toe with a classic western heel
• Shaft: Black uppers with bold lightning-style stitching in white/blue tones

Size & fit

• Tagged: 9.5 D
• Fit: True to size; standard D width with a structured instep typical of vintage Lama builds

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Elephant vamps in strong shape with natural grain and light creasing
• Soles show honest wear but remain solid with life left
• Heels intact with moderate wear
• Uppers clean with minor scuffs consistent with age

Liberty • Black Lizard • Men’s 9 EE

A sharp, textured exotic from Liberty—tight lizard scaling paired with sculpted shafts and braided side seams. Clean, confident, and built to be worn.

Era & build

• Maker: Liberty
• Era: 1980s
• Material: Genuine lizard vamp with smooth leather uppers
• Construction: Leather soles, pegged waist, stitched welt
• Detail: Braided side seam with tonal Western stitching
• Toe: Narrow round / dress Western toe
• Heel: Underslung Western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9 EE
• Fit: Wider EE width—ideal for a broader foot; structured but already nicely broken in

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong vintage condition with honest wear
• Lizard skin remains tight with good integrity
• Light scuffing and minor finish wear across vamp
• Soles show use but still have life remaining
• Heels solid; edges show light wear

James Leddy (for Midwestern Boot Co.) • Ringtail Lizard • Men’s 9 D

A proper Oklahoma City build — sharp, balanced, and built with the kind of hand that made Leddy a name.

Era & build

• Maker: James Leddy (custom line, made for Midwestern Boot Co., OKC)
• Material: Full ringtail lizard vamp with black leather shafts
• Construction: Traditional western build with pegged/stitched sole
• Toe/Heel: Classic round toe with underslung western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9 D
• Fit: True to size; standard vintage D width

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong structure — heel counters hold shape well
• Lizard shows natural wear/patina with some darker spotting (adds character)
• Soles show use but have solid life left
• No major damage or structural issues observed

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Vintage Texas Eagle Inlay Western Boots — Men’s 10 D

A striking vintage Texas pair with rich oxblood-brown leather, a sharp toe, and bold eagle inlays across the shafts that give them a strong old-school Western presence.

Era & build

• Maker: Texas
• Vintage era
• All-leather construction
• Deep brown / oxblood-toned leather with multicolor eagle inlays
• Pointed toe with classic walking heel
• Decorative stitching at the vamps and dramatic shaft inlay work

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Men’s 10 D
• Standard medium men’s fit
• Sleek profile with a classic vintage shape through the toe

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Good vintage condition with honest wear
• Noticeable creasing through the vamps from use
• Scuffing and wear at the toes
• Soles show use but remain solid with life left
• Heels show wear consistent with age, but still present well overall

Vintage Rios of Mercedes • Anteater (Pangolin) • Men’s 9 D

A serious Texas-built exotic — full anteater vamp with that unmistakable scale pattern, paired with a classic Rios shaft in a rich honey tone.

Era & build

• Maker: Rios of Mercedes (Handmade in Mercedes, Texas)
• Era: Likely late 1980s–1990s
• Materials: Genuine anteater (pangolin) vamp, leather uppers
• Construction: Traditional leather soles, stacked leather heel, pegged waist
• Toe: Narrow round / cutter toe
• Heel: Classic underslung western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9 D
• Fit: True to size; standard D width with a slightly snug exotic vamp that will ease with wear

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, wearable condition with honest use
• Soles show wear but remain solid with life left
• Heels have been professionally capped
• Minor creasing and natural variation in the anteater scales
• Light discoloration/patina throughout — adds character, not damage

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Dan Post • Anteater Vamp • Men’s 9 D

A sharp, high-contrast exotic — rich cognac anteater against a chocolate shaft with tight, scrolling stitchwork.

Era & build

• Maker: Dan Post
• Era: Likely 1990s
• Materials: Genuine anteater vamp with leather uppers
• Construction: Traditional leather soles, pegged waist, stacked leather heel
• Toe/Heel: Narrow round toe with a classic western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9 D
• Fit: True to size; standard D width with a comfortable instep typical of Dan Post builds

Measurements

• (Available upon request)

Condition — Vintage B

• Anteater vamps in strong shape with nice natural character
• Soles show honest wear but remain solid with life left
• Heels intact with minor edge wear
• Uppers clean with light creasing consistent with age

1994 Austin Hall • Graphic Inlay Art Boots — Men’s 9 D

A loud, unmistakable 90s statement—handcrafted with bold, almost folk-art energy in every panel.

Era & build

• Maker: Austin Hall
• Dated: 1994
• Handmade leather construction
• Classic western heel with medium pitch
• Pointed toe profile
• Tall shaft with full-panel inlay work
• Leather soles with pegged/nailed heel base

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9 D
• True to size with a standard D width
• Structured shaft; moderate instep

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure; fully wearable
• Visible creasing across vamps from honest wear
• Soles show use but retain life
• Minor surface scuffs—nothing distracting
• Inlays remain vibrant and intact

Vintage T.O. Stanley • Smooth Ostrich • Men’s 9.5 D

A clean, understated take on exotic—these vintage T.O. Stanley smooth ostrich boots lean into texture, tone, and wear in all the right ways.

Era & build

• Maker: T.O. Stanley
• Era: Likely late 1970s–1980s
• Material: Smooth ostrich vamp (tight grain, subtle pebbling)
• Construction: Traditional leather soles, pegged waist, stacked leather heel
• Toe: Medium round toe
• Heel: Classic western walking heel
• Shaft: Tan leather with tonal stitching and pull tabs

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9.5 D
• Fit: True to size; standard D width with a comfortable instep

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear throughout—leather has softened and broken in naturally
• Sole wear visible but still has life left before resole
• Light scuffs and patina across vamp and heel counters
• No structural issues; solid and wearable as-is

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1970s Cowtown • Sharkskin Western Classic — Men’s 9.5 EE

A hard-wearing Texas build in one of the most sought-after leathers—true sharkskin with that unmistakable grain and durability.

Era & build

• Maker: Cowtown Boots
• Era: 1970s
• Material: Genuine sharkskin vamp with leather uppers
• Construction: Traditional stitched welt, leather soles
• Silhouette: Classic western toe with underslung heel
• Shaft: Deep brown/black with tonal western stitch pattern

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9.5 EE
• Fit: True to size with a wider EE width; great option for higher instep or broader foot

Measurements

• Heel: ~1.5”
• Shaft height: ~12”

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, wearable condition
• Sharkskin vamps show natural creasing and character
• Soles show honest wear with plenty of life remaining
• Heels solid and original
• Light scuffing consistent with age—no structural issues

Why we love them
Sharkskin is one of those leathers that separates real vintage from everything else. It wears like iron, takes on a deep, almost metallic sheen over time, and tells a story through every crease. Cowtown built these to be used—not babied—and they’ve aged exactly how you want them to.

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Paul Bond Custom Anteater — Men’s 9 D

A true collector’s piece out of Nogales—handmade Paul Bond customs with wild anteater tones and a rare built-in knife pocket. Boots with stories like this don’t surface often.

Era & build

• Maker: Paul Bond Boot Co. (Nogales, Arizona)
• Handmade custom order
• Genuine anteater toes with smooth cowhide shafts
• Hand-lasted with traditional pegging and leather soles
• Classic western heel, medium height shaft
• Unique internal knife holder/pocket sewn into one boot

Size & fit

• Marked Men’s 9 D
• True to size with a standard D width
• Structured instep typical of Bond customs

Measurements

• (Available upon request)

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure
• Visible wear to soles but plenty of life left
• Toe area shows natural creasing and patina from anteater
• Heel caps intact
• Interior clean with custom pocket stitching intact

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Vintage Lucchese Elephant — Men’s 9.5 B

A proper old-school Lucchese build with standout elephant hide—rugged texture up front, classic western lines up top.

Era & build

• Maker: Lucchese
• Era: Likely 1980s
• Material: Genuine elephant vamp with full leather shaft
• Construction: Leather soles, traditional stitched welt
• Toe: Rounded western toe
• Heel: Underslung cowboy heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 9.5 B
• Fit: Narrow (B width); best for slimmer foot or lower instep typical of vintage Lucchese

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, wearable condition with honest age
• Elephant vamps show natural creasing and patina (exactly what you want)
• Soles have wear but remain solid with life left
• Heels intact with expected use
• Uppers soft and broken in with no major structural issues

Vintage Texas Eagle Inlay Western Boots — Men’s 9.5 D

A striking vintage Texas pair with rich oxblood-brown leather, a sharp toe, and bold eagle inlays across the shafts that give them a strong old-school Western presence.

Era & build

• Maker: Texas
• Vintage era
• All-leather construction
• Deep brown / oxblood-toned leather with multicolor eagle inlays
• Pointed toe with classic walking heel
• Decorative stitching at the vamps and dramatic shaft inlay work

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Men’s 9.5 D
• Standard medium men’s fit
• Sleek profile with a classic vintage shape through the toe

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Good vintage condition with honest wear
• Noticeable creasing through the vamps from use
• Scuffing and wear at the toes
• Soles show use but remain solid with life left
• Heels show wear consistent with age, but still present well overall

1960s Tony Lama Two-Tone Western Boots — Men’s 9.5 D

A sharp, unmistakably period-correct pair of 1960s Tony Lamas with rich saddle-tan leather, dark collar contrast, and the kind of long, elegant silhouette that made this era so good.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1960s
• Classic tall-shaft western build
• Saddle-tan leather with dark textured collar
• Sharp pointed toe with a clean riding heel
• Original box included

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Men’s 9.5 D
• Standard medium-width men’s fit
• Sleek vintage shape through the toe, just like you want from a 1960s Lama

Measurements

• Available upon request

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong vintage condition with handsome wear throughout
• Leather remains supple and presents beautifully
• Normal creasing across the vamps from age and use
• Light scuffing at the toes, heels, and edges
• Original box shows this pair was kept and cared for over the years

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1950s Pee Wee Cowboy Boots — Men’s 9.5 D

A sharp mid-century pair with all the right details: rich brown leather, classic pee wee proportions, and standout inlay work that gives them real character without overdoing it.

Era & build

• 1950s
• Classic pee wee silhouette
• Brown leather foot with darker brown shaft
• Cream diamond inlays and contrasting stitched flame-style shaft pattern
• Scalloped collar with triangular inlay accents
• Leather soles and underslung riding heels

Size & fit

• Marked men’s 9.5 D
• Standard medium width
• Classic vintage fit with a sleek, close-cut profile through the foot and ankle

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Very attractive overall vintage condition
• Uppers show honest creasing and light wear consistent with age
• Soles show use but still have solid life left
• Heels show expected wear to the lifts
• Nicely preserved shape with a strong, wearable presentation

Why we love them

• True 1950s pee wee shape
• Great two-tone look with tasteful inlays
• Easy to wear, but still distinctive
• The kind of pair that does a lot with subtle design

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Vintage Justin • Alligator • Men’s 9 D

A classic Texas-built silhouette rendered in rich, cognac-toned American alligator—quietly bold, unmistakably vintage.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin Boots (El Paso, Texas)
• Vamp: Genuine alligator with tight, even scale
• Shaft: Smooth cowhide with tonal western stitch pattern
• Construction: Traditional stitched welt, leather outsole with later rubber heel caps
• Toe / heel: Classic medium round toe, stacked cowboy heel

Size & fit

• Men’s size 9 D (standard width)
• True vintage Justin fit; comfortable through the instep with a balanced toe box

Condition grade: Vintage B+

• Gator vamps are supple with excellent scale definition and natural patina
• Clean shafts with no structural issues
• Soles show light wear; plenty of life left
• Heel caps replaced for everyday durability

Why we love them

Alligator without the flash. These are the kind of boots old Texas lawyers, oilmen, and musicians wore daily—luxury hides, restrained design, and decades of honest wear that only improve the look.