{"product_id":"vintage-custom-black-pre-ban-anteater-men-s-11-5-d","title":"Vintage Custom • Black Pre-Ban Anteater • Men’s 11.5 D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Custom • Black Pre-Ban Anteater • Men’s 11.5 D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage custom-made cowboy boots featuring genuine pre-ban anteater (pangolin) leather vamps in black, paired with matching black leather shafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original maker has not been identified. These boots exhibit traditional Western bootmaking construction and detailing consistent with custom-made exotic footwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnteater, the historical trade name for pangolin leather, was used by Western bootmakers before international wildlife trade restrictions significantly limited its commercial availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown \/ Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage, exact decade undetermined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Men’s 11.5 D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVamp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine pre-ban anteater (pangolin)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShaft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eToe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Narrow Western\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stacked leather Western heel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tan leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE NASHVILLE BOOTED STANDARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery pair offered by Nashville Booted is individually sourced, inspected, photographed, measured and researched before being made available for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; RETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame-Day Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders placed before 3 PM CT ship the same business day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashville Booted ships worldwide, subject to applicable wildlife trade restrictions for protected exotic leathers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48-Hour Return Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns must be requested within 48 hours of delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNASHVILLE BOOTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNashville, Tennessee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.nashvillebooted.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nashville Booted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50387598082325,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2599\/8869\/files\/2026_11_05_Nashville_Booted4119_f2508986-541f-4ee3-81c0-c2894a87f748.jpg?v=1794112298","url":"https:\/\/nashvillebooted.com\/products\/vintage-custom-black-pre-ban-anteater-men-s-11-5-d","provider":"Nashville Booted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}