1990s • Acme “Queen of Hearts” Inlay • Women’s 9 M

1883 by Lucchese Leopard Print Western Boots — Women’s 11 B

A bold, unmistakable pair — classic Lucchese construction meets a wild leopard print finish that feels equal parts western and rock-and-roll.

Era & build

• Maker: 1883 by Lucchese
• Classic western silhouette with snip toe and low riding heel
• Full leather construction with traditional pull tabs
• Leather outsoles with light honest wear and solid heel caps
• Decorative stitching at the collar adds subtle detail without overwhelming the print

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 11 B
• B width = standard/slim women’s fit
• Lucchese lasts tend to run true with a refined, slightly tapered western profile

Condition grade

Vintage B — good vintage condition with honest character

• Light wear to leather soles (plenty of life left)
• Natural creasing and patina throughout from use
• Print remains strong and visually striking
• Minor cosmetic wear at toes and heel counters consistent with vintage boots
• Structurally sound and ready to wear

Why we love them

This is the kind of pair that instantly changes an outfit. The leopard pattern gives them attitude, but the Lucchese craftsmanship keeps them grounded in true western heritage. They walk the line perfectly between statement piece and everyday wearable — rare to find in a larger women’s size.

1960s • Acme • “Garden Party” Floral-Inlay Shorty Boots • Women’s 6.5

Why We Love Them

Mid-century showboots with a neon-poster palette. Emerald shafts bloom with marigold petals and embossed terracotta flowers; caramel vamps flash flame stitching. Shorty height, snip toe, and that unmistakable ACME swagger. 

Spec Card

• Maker: Acme Boot Company
• Model: “Garden Party” Floral-Inlay Shorty (pee-wee height)
• Era: 1960s
• Size: Women’s 6.5
• Upper: Emerald green shafts with yellow and terracotta floral inlays, cream piping, deep-V scallops, blue ACME pull tabs
• Vamp: Caramel brown leather with flame/leaf overlays and contrast stitch
• Toe: Snip
• Heel: Western underslung, stacked leather with later rubber caps (~1¾”)
• Lining: Full leather
• Construction: Stitched welt, leather soles with lemonwood pegs
• Details: Multitone inlays, bold color blocking, classic mid-century silhouette

The Story

In the ’60s, Acme leaned into graphic inlay work that borrowed from border-boot tradition and honky-tonk flash. This pair captures that spirit—garden-bright shafts over hot-rod vamps—equal parts cowgirl and rockabilly.  

Nashville Booted Notes

From our Mid-Century Inlay Archives. Clean, supple uppers with honest wear at the toes and counters; soles show moderate use with plenty of life. Inlays are secure and stitching is tight. Conditioned and ready to roll.

Vintage Justin Bucking Horse Inlay • Women’s 6.5 B

Electric turquoise meets jet black in a classic Western silhouette that doesn’t whisper — it rides.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin Boots
• Era: Likely 1980s
• Construction: Traditional leather soles with stitched welt
• Shaft: Black leather upper with bold turquoise bucking horse inlays
• Vamp: Smooth turquoise leather
• Toe: Snip toe
• Heel: Classic underslung Western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 6.5 B
• Fit: True to size for a vintage 6.5 B. Slightly narrower profile as typical with vintage Justin lasts — ideal for a standard to slightly slim

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, saturated turquoise vamp with natural creasing from wear
• Minor scuffing at toes (cosmetic, no structural issues)
• Leather soles show honest wear with plenty of life remaining
• Heels solid and stable
• Inlays clean and intact with no lifting

Why we love them

That bucking horse silhouette is pure Western Americana. Justin had a knack in the 70s for bold graphic inlays that felt playful but still grounded in tradition — and this turquoise/black contrast hits hard. They’ve got stage presence. Desert rodeo energy. The kind of pair that turns a simple black dress or worn-in denim into a statement.

1970s Larry Mahan Desert Scene Inlay — Women’s 7.5 B

A bold, story-telling pair from the golden era of western showmanship—sunset red with golden desert scenes that feel pulled straight from a rodeo poster.

Era & build

• Maker: Larry Mahan
• Era: Likely 1970s
• Red leather uppers with multi-color inlays (buckin’ bronco rider, cacti, birds in flight)
• Yellow contrast toe and heel counters with flame-style overlays
• Classic pointed toe
• Stacked leather heel with rubber cap
• Leather soles with pegging visible at waist

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7.5 B
• Width: B (standard/narrow-leaning vintage women’s fit)
• True to size for a 7.5 B; vintage boots can run slightly slimmer through the instep 

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Uppers remain vibrant with rich color saturation
• Noticeable wear and scuffing at both toe tips
• Normal creasing through vamp consistent with age
• Soles show honest wear but remain structurally sound
• Heels solid with plenty of life

Why we love them

Larry Mahan wasn’t just a name—he was a nine-time world champion rodeo cowboy who brought arena flash into western footwear. This pair captures that energy perfectly. The desert bronco scene, bold red/yellow palette, and playful inlays feel cinematic. They’re expressive without being costume—pure 1970s western personality.