Pre-Ban • Tony Lama El Rey • Brown Anteater • Men’s 8.5 D
THE BOOTS
These Tony Lama El Rey cowboy boots feature brown anteater vamps and heel counters paired with black leather shafts. The pronounced hide pattern combines lighter brown centers with darker outlines, creating clear definition across the feet. Dense cream and copper-colored stitching forms sweeping Western motifs on the front and back of each shaft. Tapered round toes, scalloped tops, stitched leather pull straps and black cowboy heels complete the pair, with the El Rey label retained inside.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
The brown patterned vamps and contrasting black shafts work particularly well together. Coordinating copper-colored stitching connects the two colors, while the detailed shaft decoration gives the boots a strong appearance from every angle.
SPEC CARD
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Maker: Tony Lama
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Collection: El Rey
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Era: Vintage / Pre-Ban
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Size: Men’s 8.5 D
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Width: D / Standard men’s width
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Material: Anteater vamps and heel counters; leather shafts
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Colors: Brown and black with cream and copper-colored stitching
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Toe: Tapered round
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Heel: Cowboy heel
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Lining: Leather
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Outsole: Leather with visible waist pegging
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Details: Decorative shaft stitching / Scalloped tops / Leather pull straps / El Rey interior label
CONDITION
Great vintage condition overall. The brown finish retains a well-defined hide pattern, and the black shafts show clear, intact decorative stitching. Light creasing, small surface marks and minor rubbing are visible across the feet and edges. The leather outsoles show previous wear through the forefoot, with light wear to the heel caps. Please review the photographs for close-up condition details.
FIT
Men’s size 8.5 D. D denotes a standard men’s width. Vintage fit can vary by maker and last; please message us with any fit questions before purchasing.
THE NASHVILLE BOOTED STANDARD
Every pair offered by Nashville Booted is individually sourced, inspected, photographed and researched before being made available for sale.
With more than a decade devoted to vintage cowboy boots, we take particular care in identifying makers, materials, approximate eras and construction details. All information is represented as accurately as possible based on the markings present, construction characteristics, historical references and our experience with vintage Western footwear.
Through the Nashville Booted Cowboy Boot Museum, we are working to document and preserve the makers, craftsmanship and history behind American cowboy boots for future generations.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Please contact Nashville Booted before ordering to confirm shipping availability for this pair.
Returns are accepted provided you contact Nashville Booted within 48 hours of delivery. Returned merchandise must be received in the same condition in which it was delivered. Please refer to our complete Return Policy for additional terms and instructions.
NASHVILLE BOOTED
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville Booted has spent more than a decade sourcing, researching and preserving exceptional vintage cowboy boots.
Each pair is selected individually, documented carefully and offered with an emphasis on authenticity, condition and the craftsmanship that has defined Western footwear for generations.
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