Vintage Custom • Black Pre-Ban Anteater • Men’s 11.5 D
Vintage custom-made cowboy boots featuring genuine pre-ban anteater (pangolin) leather vamps in black, paired with matching black leather shafts.
The anteater leather displays the characteristic overlapping scale pattern and natural surface texture associated with this historically used exotic material. The vamps extend through the heel counters, creating a consistent black finish throughout the lower portion of the boots.
The tall black leather shafts feature elaborate black-on-black Western stitching with symmetrical scrolling designs, traditional scalloped tops, and reinforced leather pull straps. Additional construction details include narrow Western toes, stacked leather heels, leather outsoles, and leather-lined interiors.
The original maker has not been identified. These boots exhibit traditional Western bootmaking construction and detailing consistent with custom-made exotic footwear.
Anteater, the historical trade name for pangolin leather, was used by Western bootmakers before international wildlife trade restrictions significantly limited its commercial availability.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maker: Unknown / Custom
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Era: Vintage, exact decade undetermined
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Size: Men’s 11.5 D
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Vamp: Genuine pre-ban anteater (pangolin)
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Shaft: Black leather
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Color: Black
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Toe: Narrow Western
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Heel: Stacked leather Western heel
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Outsole: Leather
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Lining: Tan leather
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Condition: 8/10
CONDITION
Very good vintage condition, rated 7.5/10. The anteater leather displays natural surface texture, creasing, and minor wear consistent with age and previous use. The black leather shafts show light to moderate creasing, with the decorative stitching remaining well defined.
The leather outsoles exhibit moderate wear, while the stacked heels and rubber heel caps remain intact. The boots retain their overall structure and appear to have substantial wearable life remaining.
THE NASHVILLE BOOTED STANDARD
Every pair offered by Nashville Booted is individually sourced, inspected, photographed, measured 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.
Our commitment extends beyond buying and selling. 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
Same-Day Shipping
Orders placed before 3 PM CT ship the same business day.
Worldwide Shipping
Nashville Booted ships worldwide, subject to applicable wildlife trade restrictions for protected exotic leathers.
48-Hour Return Window
Returns must be requested within 48 hours of delivery.
NASHVILLE BOOTED
Nashville, Tennessee
www.nashvillebooted.com
