1970s Paul Bond Shark — Men’s 8.5 D

A serious collector’s pair—raw, sculptural sharkskin set against a golden-brown shaft that feels more like wearable art than footwear.

Era & build

• Maker: Paul Bond Bootmaker (Nogales, AZ)
• Era: Likely 1970s
• Vamp: Natural sharkskin with heavy, organic texture
• Shaft: Rich brown leather with dense gold flame stitching throughout
• Construction: Hand-lasted, pegged leather soles, traditional western heel
• Toe: Narrow pointed western toe

Size & fit

• Tagged: 8.5 D
• Fit: True to size with a classic vintage profile (slightly structured instep, snug through vamp)

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, wearable condition with honest age
• Shark vamps show natural wear and patina—no structural issues
• Heel caps worn but solid; plenty of life left
• Soles show use but remain sturdy
• Minor scuffing at toes and heel edges consistent with age

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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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Modern Ranch Road Rosette Inlay — Women’s 6.5 B

A sharp, modern western boot with just enough punch—deep black leather finished with bold yellow rosette inlays that set this pair apart.

Era & build

• Maker: Ranch Road Boots
• Era: Contemporary (modern production)
• Black leather uppers with tonal stitched scrollwork
• Signature yellow rosette inlays at collar
• Leather soles with branded stamp
• Medium cowboy heel, pointed toe
• Pull tabs with contrast piping

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 6.5 B
• Fit: True to size; standard width with a comfortable instep

Condition grade: Vintage A (New Old Stock equivalent)

• Brand new with original tags attached
• No wear to soles
• Clean leather with factory finish
• Ready to wear out of the box

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1970s Justin Roughout Suede Inlay — Women’s 7 M

A hard-worn, perfectly broken-in pair with that dusty, desert-patina look you can’t fake.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin
• Era: 1970s
• Roughout suede shafts with dark brown smooth leather foot
• Classic western heel, pointed toe
• Leather soles with visible original wear

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7 M
• Fits true; standard vintage feel (slightly snug at first, molds with wear)

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong, even wear throughout with beautiful natural patina
• Scuffing and darkening consistent with age (adds character)
• Soles show use but remain solid
• No major structural issues

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1960s Acme Cutout Inlay Western Boots — Women’s 9.5 M

A true mid-century standout—rich brown leather with striking cutout inlays that give just enough color and depth without losing that classic Western edge.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Co.
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Leather soles, traditional stitched construction
• Toe: Classic narrow western toe
• Heel: Underslung riding heel
• Shaft: Mid-height with intricate cutout + underlay design

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 9.5 M
• Fit: True to size; vintage structure with a slightly snug instep that will break in nicely

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear throughout with strong vintage character
• Noticeable sole wear but still plenty of life
• Scuffing and creasing consistent with age
• Minor edge wear on heels and toes
• Uppers remain soft and structurally sound

1970s Larry Mahan Leopard Hair-On — Women’s 6 M

A tall, statement-making pair that blends understated Western lines up top with pure attitude down low.

Era & build

• Maker: Larry Mahan
• Era: 1970s
• Material: Suede uppers with hair-on hide leopard print vamps
• Classic western construction with leather soles
• Tall shaft profile with clean pull tabs and minimal stitching
• Snip toe with traditional underslung heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 6 M
• Fit: True to size with a standard vintage feel; moderate instep

Condition — Vintage B

• Hair-on vamps in strong shape with even pattern and minimal wear
• Suede shafts show natural variation, light discoloration, and age patina
• Soles show wear but remain solid and wearable
• Heels intact with good life left

1980s Capezio Black & White Inlay — Women’s 7.5 M

A sharp, high-contrast pair that hits that classic Western graphic look—clean ivory leather cut with bold black inlays and a subtle reptile texture that gives them real depth.

Era & build

• Maker: Capezio
• Era: 1980s
• Crisp leather construction with traditional western heel
• Striking black inlay work with textured panels
• Snip toe profile with a clean, balanced silhouette

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7.5 M
• Fit: True to size with a standard vintage feel

Condition grade: Vintage A (NOS)

• New old stock — never worn
• Original soles completely untouched
• Leather is clean and structured with minimal storage wear
• Heels and edges are pristine

1980s Tony Lama Red Lizard & Black Inlay — Women’s 7 M

A bold 80s statement—deep black leather paired with vivid red lizard and sharp inlays that hit with serious contrast.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1980s
• Red lizard vamp with black leather uppers
• Red inlay work across shaft and collar
• Classic western stitching throughout
• Snip toe with a traditional angled heel
• Mid-tall shaft with pull tabs

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7 M
• Fit: True to size; comfortable vintage feel with a nicely broken-in vamp

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure
• Light to moderate wear on soles and heels
• Minor scuffing consistent with age
• Lizard vamp remains in solid shape with good texture

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1960s Acme Braided Inlay — Women’s 7.5 M

A clean, classic 60s silhouette with just enough detail to set it apart—understated from a distance, all craftsmanship up close.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Company
• Era: 1960s
• Black leather construction with multi-tone inlay work
• Intricate braided-style shaft design with red and cream accents
• Scalloped topline with contrast piping
• Traditional western heel with a sleek, pointed toe

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7.5 M
• Fit: True to size with a standard width; classic vintage shape through the vamp

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Light creasing through vamps from wear
• Minor scuffs and surface marks consistent with age
• Soles show honest wear but remain solid with good life left
• Inlays and stitching intact and well-preserved

1970s Lucchese Classic Roper — Men’s 8 D

A clean, understated pair of vintage Luccheses—built right and worn just enough to tell the story.

Era & build

• Maker: Lucchese (San Antonio)
• Era: Likely 1970s
• Classic roper silhouette with rounded toe
• All-leather uppers, leather soles, traditional pegging
• Low riding heel for everyday wear
• Subtle scalloped shaft stitching with pull straps

Size & fit

• Tagged: Men’s 8 D
• True to size with a standard D width
• Comfortable instep—easy daily driver fit

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear to leather soles with plenty of life left
• Heel caps replaced with rubber for durability
• Light scuffing and creasing throughout uppers
• No major flaws—structurally solid and ready to wear

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

1960s Acme Floral Inlay Western Boots — Women’s 6 B

A beautifully broken-in 1960s Acme pair with folk-art floral shafts, rich two-tone leather, and all the charm that only true vintage can carry.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme
• Era: 1960s
• Classic leather western construction
• Leather soles with pegged waist
• Snip toe with a lower western heel
• Deep brown-purple shafts with floral inlay work and warm reddish-brown vamps with sharp stitched patterning

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 6 B
• Fit notes: A narrower vintage women’s fit with a sleek profile through the toe and forefoot, typical of older Acmes

Condition grade: Vintage C

• Noticeable wear and fading to the heel counters
• Scuffing and finish wear at the toes and along the edges
• Creasing and age wear throughout the leather
• Soles show use but remain sound
• Structurally solid with strong vintage character

1960s Acme Inlay Western Boots — Women’s 7 M

A killer mid-century Acme pair with bright turquoise lowers, black shafts, and red-and-cream inlay work that gives them serious charm and presence.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme
• Era: 1960s
• Classic leather construction with leather soles
• Mid-height cowboy heel
• Square snip / slightly pointed toe profile
• Turquoise foot with black shaft and multi-tone heart-like inlays throughout

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 7 M
• Best for a true women’s 7 medium
• Vintage boots can fit a touch slimmer through the toe and instep than modern pairs

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Good overall vintage condition with honest wear
• Visible scuffing and wear at the toes
• Some general creasing and age wear through the leather
• Soles show use but still have solid life left
• Heels remain sturdy and present well

1980s Tony Lama Black Inlay Western Boots — Men’s 8.5 D

A sharp 1980s Tony Lama pair with a rich golden tan leather, dark contrast inlay work, and that clean, dressy Western profile that always plays above its weight.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1980s
• Classic full-height Western boot in smooth leather
• Leather soles with pegged waist and stacked heels
• Snip toe profile with a lower underslung heel
• Dark contrast inlay/cutout detailing across the vamps and heel counters
• Tall shafts with bold tonal stitch patterning

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Men’s 8.5 D
• Standard medium-width men’s fit
• A strong option for someone who likes a sleek, close-fitting vintage silhouette

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Good vintage condition with honest wear throughout
• Leather shows natural creasing and surface wear from age and use
• Soles show use but still have solid life left
• Heels remain sturdy
• Nicely broken in without losing their shape

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