Vintage 1980s Justin Butterfly Cowgirl Boots:
Size: Ladies 7 B
Maker: Justin Boot Company (Fort Worth, Texas)
Material: Navy Leather with Snakeskin & Cream Leather Butterfly Inlays
Condition: Good vintage condition; natural patina and creasing consistent with age; leather soles show moderate wear; heels intact
The Boots
The butterfly motif has long been one of the most beloved and collectible designs in the history of the Western cowboy boot, and this pair of 1980s-era Justin cowgirl boots delivers the pattern with a sophistication and drama that few examples can match. Built on a tall, knee-high shaft in rich navy blue leather, these boots command attention with their striking butterfly inlays that appear on all four sides of the shafts as well as at the toe of each vamp. The primary butterflies on the upper shafts are rendered in cream leather outlines filled with teal-green snakeskin, creating a layered, dimensional effect that catches light beautifully and adds an exotic texture to the design.
The artistry continues with smaller butterfly inlays at the toe of each boot, executed in cream leather with delicate stitched detailing that echoes the larger motifs above. Sweeping decorative stitch patterns in contrasting thread flow across the shafts between the butterflies, creating a sense of movement that evokes wings in flight. The overall silhouette is quintessentially 1980s—tall and slender with a pointed toe and a stacked heel that gives the boot an elegant, elongated profile. The interior is lined in Justin’s signature tan leather, a hallmark of quality construction from the Fort Worth factory during this period.
Justin Boot Company, founded in 1879 by H.J. Justin in Spanish Fort, Texas, was producing some of its most creative and fashion-forward designs during the 1980s Western wear boom. This pair represents that era perfectly—bold enough to turn heads, yet grounded in the traditional craftsmanship that made Justin one of the most trusted names in American bootmaking. For the woman who appreciates vintage Western style with a touch of the exotic, these navy butterfly Justins are a statement piece that bridges four decades of fashion with timeless grace.
