1960s Tony Lama • Rockabilly Checkered Vamp — Women’s 6.5 M

A true mid-century standout—bold, playful, and unmistakably Americana. These 1960s Tony Lama cowgirl boots carry a rare rockabilly spirit, anchored by a striking red-and-white checkered vamp that feels straight out of a honky-tonk dance floor.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama (El Paso, Texas)
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Traditional leather construction with pegged leather soles
• Classic cowgirl profile with a medium cowboy heel
• Signature Tony Lama shaft stitching in contrasting thread

Size & fit

• Marked Women’s 6.5 M
• True to size with a standard vintage fit
• Slightly structured instep typical of 1960s builds

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure with solid soles and heels
• Visible wear to outsoles consistent with age
• Scuffing and patina throughout red leather uppers
• Minor wear and age to checkered vamp pattern
• Light cracking and surface wear near flex points

Why we love them
The checkered vamp is the story here—an uncommon design that leans hard into rockabilly culture and mid-century western experimentation. It’s the kind of pair that stops people mid-sentence. Equal parts vintage fashion piece and wearable artifact.

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1970s Larry Mahan Snakeskin Tall Tops — Women’s 6 M

A striking two-tone build—rich brown snakeskin set against warm tan shafts—done in that unmistakable Larry Mahan silhouette. Tall, elegant, and full of presence.

Era & build

• Maker: Larry Mahan
• Era: 1970s
• Material: Genuine snakeskin foot with matching inlays
• Construction: Traditional leather sole, stitched welt
• Shaft: Tall profile with scalloped collar + pull tabs
• Toe/Heel: Snip toe with classic western riding heel

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 6 M
• Fit: True to size; vintage structure with a slightly slimmer instep typical of the era

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall structure
• Snakeskin remains supple with good scale integrity
• Natural creasing through shafts from wear
• Light wear to soles; plenty of life left

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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1970s Tony Lama Butterfly Inlay — Women’s 6 M

A standout pair from the era when western boot design leaned bold—warm caramel leather finished with striking butterfly inlays that define the shaft.

Era & build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1970s
• All-leather construction with traditional western build
• Prominent butterfly inlays front and back with contrast tones
• Decorative stitching across vamp and crown
• Snip toe with a classic angled western heel
• Mid-height shaft with sturdy pull tabs

Size & fit

• Tagged: Women’s 6 M
• Fit: True to size; vintage structure with a slightly firm vamp that will break in with wear

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Strong overall shape with beautiful natural patina
• Visible wear and scuffing on toes and lower vamp
• Soles show use but remain solid and wearable
• Heels are clean and stable

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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

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

1980s Nocona Two-Tone Inlay Western Boots — Women’s 9.5 B

A sharp, classic 1980s Nocona pair with rich dark brown lowers, cream shafts, and bold lightning-style inlays that give them that unmistakable vintage Western look.

Era & build

• Maker: Nocona
• Era: 1980s
• Two-tone leather construction
• Dark brown foot with cream shaft
• Pointed toe with underslung Western heel
• Clean inlay work with cutout detailing throughout the shafts

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 9.5 B
• Best for a standard to slightly narrow women’s 9.5 fit
• Classic vintage shape with a sleek, glove-like profile

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Good vintage condition with honest wear throughout
• Scuffing and edge wear at the toes
• Light creasing across the vamps from age and wear
• Some rubbing/scuffing at the heel counters
• Soles show wear but still have good life left

1970s Tony Lama Snakeskin Inlay Boots — Women’s 6 M

A sharp little 1970s Tony Lama pair with high-contrast snakeskin inlays against dark leather and a classic, unmistakably vintage silhouette.

Era & build

• Tony Lama
• 1970s era
• Dark leather uppers with snakeskin inlay work throughout
• Tall shaft with deep scalloped tops
• Classic western heel and pointed-toe profile
• Understated metal heel guards at the back

Size & fit

• Women’s size 6 M
• Standard medium width
• Best for someone comfortable with a true vintage fit

Condition grade

• Vintage B-
• Good overall vintage condition with strong presentation
• Noticeable distressing to the snakeskin at the back of both boots near the heels
• General signs of age and wear throughout the leather
• Light wear to the soles and toes consistent with honest use
• Still a very striking, highly wearable pair

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1960s Acme Cutout Inlay Boots — Women’s 9 M

A sharp little 1960s Acme with all the right old-school character—rich brown leather, pointed toes, and beautifully graphic cutout shafts with red underlay that give them a bold vintage look without overdoing it.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme
• Era: 1960s
• Classic leather construction with leather soles
• Mid-height shaft with deep scalloped tops
• Pointed toe with a low underslung western heel
• Brown vamp and darker chocolate shaft with cutout inlay detailing

Size & fit

• Size: Women’s 9 M
• Standard medium width
• Nice sleek vintage shape through the foot with a classic feminine profile

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear throughout from age and use
• Scuffing and rubbing to the shafts and vamps
• Some finish wear at the toes
• Soles show use but still have life left
• Heels remain solid and wearable