1960s Acme Butterfly Inlay — Women’s 6 M
A joyful piece of 1960s Western design — rich color, playful butterfly inlays, and that unmistakable Acme charm.
Era & Build
- Maker: Acme Boot Co.
- Era: 1960s
- Construction: Traditional leather soles with pegged waist and stitched welt
- Design: Multicolor butterfly inlays set into a deep burgundy shaft
- Vamp: Warm saddle-tan leather with classic Western stitching
- Heel: Stacked leather cowboy heel with rubber cap
Size & Fit
- Tagged size: Women’s 6 M
- Fit note: True vintage fit with a comfortably snug instep typical of mid-century Acme boots.
Condition — Vintage B
- Honest wear consistent with age
- Scuffing visible on toe tips
- Light creasing throughout the vamp and shafts
- Soles in very good shape with plenty of life remaining
- Inlays remain vibrant and intact
Why we love them
These are pure mid-century Western personality. The butterfly inlays — rendered in soft green, white, and pale yellow — pop beautifully against the deep burgundy shaft. It’s the kind of whimsical, artful design Acme became famous for during the 1960s, when bootmakers weren’t afraid to lean into color and storytelling.
They feel less like footwear and more like wearable folk art.
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