1980s Larry Mahan Patchwork Leather — Women’s 7.5 M

A seriously distinctive pair of vintage Larry Mahans built from rich saddle-toned patchwork leather panels — understated from afar, but full of texture and character up close.

Era & build

• Maker: Larry Mahan
• Era: 1980s
• Genuine leather patchwork construction throughout vamp and shaft
• Deep cognac / burnt saddle coloration with natural highs and lows in the leather
• Snip toe with classic underslung western heel
• Leather soles with original pegging visible
• Clean, minimal shaft design lets the patchwork pattern do the talking

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 7.5 M
• Standard medium-width fit
• Comfortable broken-in feel with soft leather throughout

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Beautiful overall vintage condition with strong structure
• Natural creasing and wear consistent with age
• Minor scuffing at toes and along welt edges
• Soles show honest use but still have plenty of life remaining
• Interior lining remains clean and supple

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1960s Acme Rainbow Stitch Cowgirl Boots — Women’s 8.5 A

A true mid-century standout — crisp white leather, rainbow contrast stitching, and gold piping that feels straight out of a late-’60s western boutique display case.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme
• Era: 1960s
• White leather uppers with multicolor stitched flame pattern
• Gold metallic piping along collar and shaft edges
• Snip toe with classic western riding heel
• Leather soles with original heel caps
• Made in USA
• Includes original Acme box — a rare survivor on its own

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 8.5 A
• Narrow width fit typical of vintage ladies western boots
• Best for slimmer feet or those comfortable with a true vintage narrow profile

Condition grade: Vintage B+

• Beautiful overall vintage presentation
• Leather remains soft and wearable
• Minor scuffs and light discoloration consistent with age
• Some natural creasing through vamp and shafts
• Soles show honest wear but retain plenty of life

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Vintage Pink & Red Western Boots — Women’s 10 M

Soft pink lowers paired with deep cherry red uppers and exaggerated western overlays — an unapologetically bold vintage pair with all the charm of 1980s rodeo-era styling.

Era & build

• Maker: Unknown
• Era: Likely 1980s
• Genuine leather construction
• Bubblegum pink lowers with cream overlay accents and brass-tone studs
• Deep red textured leather shafts with tonal western stitching
• Side zipper construction for easy entry
• Snip toe profile with traditional western heel
• Leather soles with rubber heel caps

Size & fit

• Tagged women’s size 10 M
• Vintage fit with a narrow, elongated toe shape

Condition grade: Vintage B-

• Strong wearable vintage condition overall
• Leather remains soft and flexible
• Visible scuffing and wear to toe overlays and outsole edges
• Some discoloration and edge wear to cream leather accents
• Zippers functional and structure remains solid

Early 1990s Justin Flame Inlay Cowgirl Boots — Women’s 6 B

A sharp early-90s Justin pair with bold flame-style white inlays, red piping, and matching red toe and heel counters — pure honky-tonk energy in boot form.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin Boots
• Era: Early 1990s
• Black leather uppers with white flame-style inlays
• Red accent piping with matching red heel and toe counters
• Snip toe profile with underslung western heels
• Leather construction with original soles and heels

Size & fit

• Tagged women’s size 6 B
• Standard width with a sleek vintage profile
• Best suited for a true women’s 6 or narrow 6.5 depending on fit preference

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall vintage condition
• Honest creasing through the vamps from wear
• Scuffing and finish wear around the red toe counters and heels
• Soles show use but still have solid life remaining
• Structurally sound and ready to wear

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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

Tony Lama • Black Flame Stitch • Men’s 10 D

A sharp, no-nonsense Tony Lama with classic black leather and bold, high-contrast flame stitching—pure Western staple with attitude.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1970s
• Construction: Traditional leather soles, pegged waist, stitched welt
• Toe: Medium round / slightly squared Western toe
• Heel: Underslung Western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 10 D
• Fit: True to size; standard D width with a comfortable, broken-in feel through the vamp

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, wearable condition with honest age
• Visible creasing across vamp from wear
• Soles show use but still have life left
• Light edge wear and scuffing at toes and welt
• Heels solid with minor wear

1990s Justin • Heart Inlay • Women’s 7 M

A true NOS time capsule—bold cherry red with cream heart inlays, straight out of a golden-era Justin line.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin Boots
• Era: Likely 1990s
• Construction: Leather soles, traditional western welt
• Shaft: Classic mid-height with pull tabs
• Toe/heel: Snip toe, underslung western heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7 M
• Fit: True to size; standard vintage Justin last with a comfortable instep

Condition grade: Vintage A (NOS)

• New old stock—appears unworn with original sole sticker still present
• Leather is clean and vibrant with strong structure
• Minor storage-related creasing from age
• One small dark spot on the right boot (noted in photos)

1960s Tony Lama Star-Top Lizard Cap Toe — Women’s 6 M

A sharp little 60s pair with just enough attitude—classic Tony Lama build, finished with a textured lizard cap toe and hand-laced detail that sets them apart.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama (El Paso, Texas)
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Traditional leather build with pegged/stitched sole
• Design: Smooth leather vamp with star-style top panels
• Toe/Heel: Snip toe with lizard cap overlay, riding heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 6 M
• Fit: True to size; vintage profile with a slightly narrower feel through the toe

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure
• Light creasing across vamps from wear
• Lizard cap toes in good shape with minor edge wear
• Soles show honest use but plenty of life left
• Interior labels and stamps still present and readable

Why we love them
That cap toe is the story—textured lizard paired with contrast lacing gives these a subtle custom feel you don’t see often. Add in the classic 60s Lama silhouette and you’ve got a wearable piece of American boot history that still hits today.

Notes & care

• Condition leather regularly to maintain suppleness
• Avoid overexposure to moisture to preserve exotic toe

SKU: NB-TL60s-LizardCap-W6
Shipping: Insured, double-boxed. International orders may incur duties/VAT.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

Custom Sea Turtle — Classic Western — Men’s 11.5 D

A sharp, high-contrast pair—deep black sea turtle foot paired with a richly stitched shaft that leans subtle but serious.

Era & build

• Maker: Custom / unknown bootmaker
• Era: Likely late 20th century
• Genuine sea turtle foot with natural scale patterning
• Black leather uppers with tonal + purple-accent stitching
• Traditional western construction with leather soles
• Medium cowboy heel, rounded snip toe profile

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 11.5 D
• Fit: True to size with a standard D width; structured instep typical of custom builds

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure with clean uppers and good shape
• Leather soles show honest wear but remain solid
• Turtle vamps show natural creasing consistent with the hide
• One very small spot on the skin (not immediately noticeable) — clearly denoted in final photo
• Heels and edges remain firm and wearable

Why we love them

• Sea turtle is one of the most visually distinct exotics—tight, geometric scaling that reads almost armored
• Black-on-black with subtle purple stitching gives these a quieter, more elevated look than most exotic pairs
• Custom build feel—balanced proportions, clean silhouette, and no overdesign

1960s Acme • “Bull Head” Inlay — Women’s 7.5 M

A true mid-century statement pair — bold bull head inlays, layered colorwork, and the kind of graphic design Acme only got right in the 1960s.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Leather soles with traditional stitched construction
• Design: Multi-piece bull head inlay with red, blue, and metallic gold accents
• Toe & heel: Classic western toe with a medium cowboy heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7.5 M
• Fit: True to size; standard vintage width with a comfortable instep

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear throughout with strong structural integrity
• Uppers show natural creasing and scuffs consistent with age
• Inlays remain intact with strong color presence
• Soles show wear but have solid life remaining

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1960s Frye • Red Stitch Western — Women’s 7 B

A clean, mid-century Frye with subtle attitude — classic lines, finished with striking red contrast stitching that sets them apart without overplaying it.

Era & build

• Maker: Frye
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Leather soles with traditional stitched construction
• Silhouette: Classic western profile with a refined, slightly tapered toe
• Heel: Standard cowboy heel with balanced pitch for everyday wear

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7 B
• Fit: True to size; standard width with a comfortable vintage feel

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Light, even wear consistent with age
• Red stitching remains vibrant and intact
• Leather uppers show minor scuffs with strong structure
• Soles in solid shape with good life remaining

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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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1960s Acme • Scroll Inlay Western • Women’s 8 M

A true mid-century Western—rich brown leather with bold, high-contrast scroll inlays that read straight out of the golden era of American boot design.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Co.
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Traditional leather soles with pegged waist
• Shaft: Classic mid-height with deep V-cut
• Toe/Heel: Snip toe with a low underslung cowboy heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 8 M
• Fit: True to size; vintage profile with a slightly narrower feel through the toe box

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear throughout with strong structural integrity
• Sole wear visible but solid with life left
• Scuffing and patina on vamps and toes consistent with age
• Heel caps intact; uppers remain supple

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