{"product_id":"custom-santa-fe-boot-co-boots-1940s-tony-lama-tribute-inlay-size-men-s-9-e","title":"Custom Santa Fe Boot Co. Boots — 1940s Tony Lama Tribute Inlay\nSize: Men’s 9 E","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustom Santa Fe Boot Co. Boots — 1940s Tony Lama Tribute Inlay\u003cbr\u003eSize: Men’s 9 E\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Santa Fe Boot Co. (Custom Made)\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Recreation of the Iconic 1940s Tony Lama Eagle \u0026amp; Tulip Inlay\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boots\u003cbr\u003eA jaw-dropping pair of custom-made Santa Fe Boot Co. boots that faithfully recreate one of the most legendary inlay designs in cowboy boot history — the elaborate eagle-and-tulip pattern originally created by Tony Lama in the 1940s. This is wearable art: a glossy black leather canvas brought to life with bold multi-color inlays, intricate multi-strand stitching, and the kind of craftsmanship that defined the golden age of the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is the star. The upper shafts feature dramatic white leather eagle\/peacock inlays with sharp, feathered “thunderbird” wings spreading across each side, peppered with tiny red dot accents and outlined in fine gold and red stitching. Below them, vivid red and green tulip flowers bloom from the vamp — the unmistakable folk-art motif of the era — and a delicate border of white diamond windows with red dots runs along the top of each shaft. Every element is individually cut, inlaid, and stitched by hand, recreating the original Tony Lama artistry with remarkable fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vamps and foot are smooth black leather with a classic round toe and a stacked Western heel. The construction is excellent throughout — these were built by Santa Fe Boot Co.’s craftsmen to honor a true vintage classic, and they wear that pedigree proudly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Design’s Storied History\u003cbr\u003eThe eagle-and-tulip inlay pattern on these boots traces directly back to Tony Lama in the 1940s — the El Paso, Texas maker who originated the design during the golden era of decorated cowboy boots. Those original 1940s Tony Lama inlay boots are now extraordinarily rare and command premium prices among collectors. Santa Fe Boot Co. revived this iconic look as a custom build, giving the modern wearer a chance to own a faithful recreation of a genuine piece of bootmaking heritage — the same showstopping artistry, built fresh and ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThese boots are in good vintage condition with honest wear. The black leather is supple with light creasing and a glossy finish, showing some surface scuffing consistent with wear (see photos). The white, red, and green inlays remain intact, vibrant, and securely stitched, and the gold\/red multi-strand stitching is crisp throughout. The leather soles show honest wear from use with neoprene heel caps intact, and there is some hand-marking inside (sizing\/maker notations). Overall a well-cared-for pair with the spectacular inlay work fully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nashville Booted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002796609813,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2599\/8869\/files\/9592C806-72A2-41C7-A2BC-50D99C4B7D80.jpg?v=1782751486","url":"https:\/\/nashvillebooted.com\/products\/custom-santa-fe-boot-co-boots-1940s-tony-lama-tribute-inlay-size-men-s-9-e","provider":"Nashville Booted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}