Larry Mahan Tall Butterfly & Flower Cowgirl Boots
Size: Ladies 7 B
Maker: Larry Mahan
Material: White Leather with Grey Leather Butterfly and Flower Inlays
Condition: Good Vintage Condition
The Boots
A showstopping pair of 1980s-era Larry Mahan tall cowgirl boots in white leather with grey leather butterfly and flower inlays cascading down the full height of the extra-tall shafts. These are the kind of boots that stop traffic — dramatic, feminine, and unmistakably vintage Larry Mahan at his most creative.
The shafts are done in smooth white leather and stand extra-tall with a slim, leg-hugging silhouette. Grey leather inlays are applied across all panels in a garden motif — large four-petal flowers on long stems with pointed leaves climb from the ankle to the collar, and a bold butterfly inlay sits at the base of each shaft near the vamp. The butterfly is rendered in full detail with spread wings, antennae, and segmented body, all cut from the same grey leather. The flowers repeat at varying heights on the front, back, and side panels, creating a scattered, organic arrangement that wraps the entire boot. Dark teal piping runs every seam from top to bottom, adding a subtle color accent that frames the white panels beautifully.
The vamps are smooth white leather with a pointed toe, and the grey butterfly inlay at the instep ties the lower boot to the shaft design. Construction includes stacked black heels, leather soles, and cream leather lining throughout. The proportions are pure 1980s — extra-tall shafts, a slim profile, and a fashion-forward heel height that gives these boots serious presence.
Larry Mahan
Larry Mahan was a six-time World All-Around Rodeo Champion who parlayed his fame and personal style into one of the most recognizable Western fashion brands of the 1970s and 1980s. His boot line was known for bold, fashion-forward designs that pushed the boundaries of what a cowboy boot could be — tall shafts, dramatic inlays, vivid colors, and silhouettes that appealed to women who wanted Western boots that doubled as high fashion. The butterfly and flower motif seen here is one of his most iconic designs, and vintage Larry Mahan tall boots in this style have become highly sought-after collector’s pieces.
Condition
These boots are in good vintage condition with honest wear. The white leather shafts show the kind of gentle creasing and minor surface marks consistent with careful use over the years — the leather remains supple and the white color is still bright and clean overall. All grey leather inlays are fully intact and securely stitched with no peeling or lifting. The butterfly inlays at the vamps are complete and undamaged. The dark piping is intact throughout. The leather soles show moderate wear and the stacked black heels show honest use but remain solid and level. A well-preserved pair with the dramatic visual impact fully intact.
The Bottom Line
Larry Mahan. 1980s era. Extra-tall white leather shafts with grey butterfly and flower inlays on all panels. Dark teal piping. Pointed toe. Ladies 7 B. This is the Larry Mahan design that defined an era of Western fashion — bold, feminine, and impossible to ignore. A statement boot from a rodeo legend’s fashion empire at its peak.
