1990s • Montana • Horse & Rider Cowboy Boots • Women’s 9 B

1940s • Pee-Wee Boots • Women’s 9.5

Short, sharp, and full of mid-century spirit — these 1940s pee-wees carry the classic two-tone palette that defined Western style of the era.

Era & Build

• Maker: Unknown (U.S. handmade, c. 1940s)

• Construction: All-leather soles, pegged heel, stitched welt

• Height: Pee-wee (approx. 9”)

• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, underslung cowboy heel

• Uppers: Cream tooled shafts with chocolate brown vamps

Size & Fit

• Tagged women’s 9.5

• Vintage fit — slightly narrow through the ball, moderate instep

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Honest surface wear to vamp and heel edges

• Leather soles with moderate wear, still solid

• Interior lining intact, faint patina at pull straps

• Stitching strong and original

Why We Love Them

A pure slice of Western history — the pee-wee cut and tooled cream shafts hit that sweet spot between refined and rugged. Perfect with cuffed denim or a prairie skirt. These boots carry the same quiet elegance that made 1940s cowboy gear timeless.

Notes & Care

Conditioned with neutral cream; store in a cool, dry place with boot shapers.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

Old Gringo “Pin-Up Girl” Graphic Boots — Women’s 9 B

A cult-favorite Old Gringo design that rarely surfaces: hand-finished leather with bold pin-up girl artwork.

Era & build

• Maker: Old Gringo
• Origin: Made in Mexico
• Construction: Traditional western build with leather soles and stacked heels
• Details: Full graphic shafts with classic pin-up cowgirl scenes, sheriff star motifs, rope & star accents

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 9 B (narrow width)
• True to vintage Old Gringo fit

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear consistent with age and character
• Graphics remain strong and legible throughout
• Soles show light wear; plenty of life left
• Structurally sound with no major issues

Why we love them

• These are hard-to-find Old Gringo grails — wearable western folk art.
• The pin-up graphics hit that perfect crossroads of Americana, rodeo culture, and rebel femininity.
• Statement boots that still pair effortlessly with denim, dresses, or a worn leather jacket.

 Notes & care

• Conditioned leather recommended; store with boot trees to maintain shape.

1960s Acme Starburst Inlay — Women’s 9.5 M

A bold mid-century Acme with one of the most striking inlay patterns ever produced — a radiant starburst exploding across jet-black shafts.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Company, USA
• Era: 1960s original
• Black smooth leather foot and shaft
• Intricate multi-point starburst inlays in contrasting cream leather
• Traditional leather soles with pegged waist construction
• Classic Acme underslung riding heel
• Snip toe profile with elegant western pitch

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 9.5 M
• Fits true to vintage women’s 9.5 medium
• Sleek profile typical of 1960s Acme lasts

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Original leather soles with honest wear but strong remaining life
• Heel caps intact and solid
• Leather remains supple and structurally sound
• Cosmetic creasing and light surface wear consistent with age
• No structural issues

Why we love them

This is peak Acme design language. The starburst motif is unmistakably mid-century — bold, graphic, and full of movement. Acme mastered decorative inlay work during this era, producing boots that bridged western tradition with the modern design spirit of the 1960s. The contrast inlays against the black leather create a visual effect that feels both classic and strikingly contemporary.

These are boots with presence — unmistakable from across the room.

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1970s Justin Butterfly Inlay — Women’s 9 C

A true icon of the American West—Justin’s legendary butterfly inlay design, rendered in rich chocolate leather with unmistakable vintage presence.

Era & build

• Maker: Justin Boots, USA
• Era: 1970s
• Construction: Traditional leather soles with pegged waist and stitched welt
• Material: Deep brown full-grain leather with contrasting cream butterfly inlays
• Shaft detail: Intricate butterfly wing inlays framed by flowing Western stitchwork and star accents at the collar
• Toe: Classic medium Western toe
• Heel: Original stacked leather riding heel with factory heel caps

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 9 C
• Width: C width (slightly wider than standard B width; ideal for fuller forefoot or those who prefer extra room)
• Fit notes: True to vintage Justin sizing; excellent everyday wearable size

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Beautifully preserved original structure
• Leather remains soft, strong, and fully wearable
• Honest wear at soles consistent with normal vintage use
• Minor cosmetic wear at toe tips and shafts consistent with age
• Original heels and soles with substantial life remaining

Why we love them

Justin’s butterfly inlay boots are among the most recognizable and beloved designs of the 1970s Western revival. The butterfly motif symbolizes freedom and individuality—values deeply tied to the era’s cultural spirit. This particular pair embodies everything that made Justin a dominant force in American bootmaking: precision construction, timeless proportions, and expressive design. The contrast between the rich brown leather and cream butterfly wings gives these boots undeniable presence while remaining endlessly wearable.