Miss Capezio for Thieves Market Butterfly Inlay — Women’s 9 M

Black leather with silver-grey butterfly inlays that feel straight out of a late-night honky-tonk and downtown Nashville in the ‘90s.

Era & build

• Maker: Miss Capezio for Thieves Market
• Material: Smooth black leather uppers with contrasting butterfly inlays
• Construction: Leather soles with stacked wooden heels
• Toe: Soft pointed / classic western snip
• Heel: Feminine western heel with clean pitch and great shape

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 9 M
• Fit: True to size for a standard medium width. Classic 90s silhouette — secure through the instep with a flattering ankle line.

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Light, even wear to leather soles (plenty of life left)
• Minor creasing through vamp consistent with age
• Heels solid and cleanly stacked
• Inlays intact and beautifully preserved

These have been worn, but respectfully — the kind of wear that tells a story without compromising structure.

Why we love them

The butterfly motif hits that sweet spot between western and romantic. Not loud. Not novelty. Just enough detail to catch light when you walk. Miss Capezio for Thieves Market was known for blending dance-wear precision with downtown western style — and you can feel that balance here. Feminine without being fragile. Strong lines. Clean contrast stitching.

They feel like a pair someone wore to see live music on Lower Broadway in 1996 — and never quite let go of.

1980s Justin Sea Turtle — Men’s 10.5 EE

True vintage black sea turtle in a hard-to-find wide width. Heavy, substantial, and built in the era when Justin was turning out serious exotics.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin Boots
• Likely 1980s production (pre-ban sea turtle)
• Genuine sea turtle vamp
• Black leather shafts with bold silver-gray flame stitching
• Traditional Western heel
• Leather soles with original pegging visible

Size & fit

• Tagged 10.5 EE
• Excellent option for someone who needs width — EE gives you real room through the forefoot
• Classic Western last with a confident, slightly rounded toe profile

Condition grade: Vintage B+

• Strong, even scale pattern across both vamps
• Soles show honest wear but have plenty of life left
• Heels solid and square
• Uppers clean with expected light creasing from age
• No major structural issues

Why we love them

Sea turtle carries a presence that’s hard to replicate — tight, pebbled scale, deep black tone, and a weight you feel the moment you pick them up. Add the bold contrast stitching on the shafts and you’ve got a pair that commands attention without trying too hard. Wide sizes in vintage exotics don’t surface often — especially this clean.

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1950s Goding Cut-Out Inlay — Women’s 8 M

A striking mid-century pair from Goding, featuring dramatic cut-out inlays and contrast stitching—an elegant example of the artistry that defined post-war American western bootmaking.

Era & build

• Maker: Goding
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: Traditional leather sole with pegged heel base
• Material: Black leather vamp and shaft with cream cut-out inlays
• Design: Intricate looping stitchwork with geometric cut-out overlays
• Toe: Classic pointed western toe
• Heel: Stacked leather western riding heel
• Shaft: Mid-height with scalloped pull openings

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 8 M
• Fit notes: True to vintage women’s sizing; sleek mid-century profile with a slightly narrow feel typical of the era.

Condition grade: Vintage A (near NOS)

• Appears essentially new old stock
• Leather soles show only the faintest signs of wear
• Original sole inscription still clearly visible
• Uppers exceptionally clean with minimal handling marks
• Structure crisp and unworn with strong shape retention

Why we love them

These are a rare survival from the golden age of American western boots. The elaborate cut-out inlay pattern gives them a sculptural quality—almost like western filigree carved into leather. Finding a 1950s pair in near-new condition like this is increasingly uncommon, especially from smaller heritage makers like Goding.