NOS 1980s Larry Mahan Floral Inlay Cowboy Boots
Size: Women’s 6.5 B
Maker: Larry Mahan Boot Collection (El Paso, Texas)
Era: 1980s
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) — Never Worn / Store Stock
The Boots
Brand new, never worn, straight out of the 1980s. These Larry Mahan floral inlay cowboy boots are new old stock — deadstock store inventory that has sat untouched for nearly four decades. The leather soles are virtually unmarked, the interior is pristine, and the leather is as fresh as the day they left the factory in El Paso.
The design is pure 1980s Western femininity at its finest. A soft, buttery tan leather serves as the canvas for a cascading garden of multi-color leather flower inlays. Bold red and deep purple five-petal blossoms climb up the shafts on stitched green stems with vibrant green leaf inlays, creating a lush, garden-like effect that wraps the entire boot — front, back, and sides. The flowers are arranged in an organic, climbing vine pattern that gives the design a natural, free-flowing quality.
The snip toe is elegantly pointed with subtle decorative stitching at the vamp, and the dark stacked heel provides a flattering, comfortable height. The interior is fully leather-lined in cream. Pull straps are intact and unused.
The Larry Mahan Name
Larry Mahan is one of the most decorated rodeo cowboys in American history. A six-time All-Around World Champion (1966–1970, 1973) and a Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, Mahan dominated professional rodeo during its golden era before transitioning into the Western fashion industry. His boot line, manufactured in El Paso, Texas, became synonymous with quality Western footwear that bridged the gap between authentic rodeo heritage and fashion-forward design.
During the 1980s cowboy boot boom, Larry Mahan boots were among the most sought-after brands in the country. The combination of a legitimate rodeo champion’s name with high-quality El Paso manufacturing and bold, colorful designs made them a favorite of women who wanted boots with both pedigree and personality.
Why NOS Matters
New Old Stock means these boots have never been worn. They were manufactured in the 1980s, shipped to a retailer, and sat in storage ever since. The result is a pair of vintage boots in essentially new condition — no creasing, no sole wear, no patina. You are getting a brand-new pair of 1980s Larry Mahan boots that simply cannot be found in this condition anymore.
The leather has remained supple and the colors vibrant thanks to decades of climate-controlled storage. Minor shelf wear and very light surface marks on the toe are the only indication these aren’t fresh off the production line.
The Bottom Line
For the woman who wants a pair of authentic 1980s floral cowboy boots without the decades of wear that typically comes with them, this is the find. Larry Mahan pedigree, beautiful multi-color inlay work, and deadstock condition — it doesn’t get better than this.
