NOS Old Gringo Suede Swallow & Flower Cowgirl Boots
Size: Women’s 8.5 B
Maker: Old Gringo (Handmade in León, Mexico)
Material: Distressed Brown Suede with Multi-Color Inlays
Condition: NOS / Virtually Unworn
The Boots
A stunning pair of NOS (new old stock) Old Gringo cowgirl boots in rich distressed brown suede with a romantic garden scene rendered in multi-color leather inlays: yellow five-petal flowers, pink swallows in flight, turquoise leaves, cream hearts, and arrow cutouts — all wrapped in Old Gringo’s signature hand-distressed artistry. These have barely been worn, with soles that confirm their near-new condition.
The design wraps 360 degrees around each boot. On the shafts, golden-yellow suede flowers bloom above and below pink leather swallows soaring with outstretched wings, surrounded by turquoise leaf accents and flowing stitched stems. At the collar, a warm tan/caramel suede band frames the top with cream heart inlays and small arrow cutouts — a romantic finishing touch. The vamps feature matching tan/caramel suede wingtip overlays with cream petal cutouts at the toe and heel counter, tying the warm two-tone palette together. The snip toe and stacked Western heel complete the silhouette.
The entire boot is constructed in suede and distressed leather — giving it that soft, lived-in, vintage-inspired character that Old Gringo is famous for (note: the worn/weathered appearance of the suede is by design, not from wear — this is how Old Gringo finishes these at the factory).
Old Gringo
Old Gringo is handmade in León, Mexico — the bootmaking capital of the world — and has built a devoted following among women who want artistry, color, and bohemian spirit in their Western boots. Their swallow-and-flower designs are among their most sought-after, and finding a pair in NOS condition is genuinely uncommon. These retail for well over $500 new when available.
Condition
These boots are in NOS / virtually unworn condition. The soles show only the faintest signs of being tried on — the “OLD GRINGO” branded rubber heel caps are crisp and the leather soles are barely marked. The suede and all inlays (flowers, swallows, hearts, arrows, leaves) are pristine and vibrant. The interior is clean and fresh. This is as close to new as a pre-owned pair gets.
Important note: Old Gringo intentionally distresses and weathers their suede at the factory for a vintage-inspired look — so the “worn” appearance of the suede surface is by design, not from use. These are genuinely unworn boots that were made to look beautifully broken in from day one.
