Late 1950s–Early 1960s • Acme • Thunderbird Inlay • Men’s 11 D
This late-1950s to early-1960s Acme pair captures the high-color, highly graphic side of mid-century Western footwear. Deep black leather shafts carry large thunderbird inlays worked in turquoise, gold and cream, with layered wings, a lattice-patterned body and long flame-like elements descending toward the ankle. Cream-and-gold lightning-bolt inlays finish the tops, while the sharply elongated needle toes give the boots an unmistakably period silhouette. Despite the complexity of the design, the black ground keeps every color and shape sharply defined.
Why We Love Them
The thunderbird composition uses nearly the entire front of the shaft, so the design reads immediately even from a distance. The lightning-bolt collars and needle toes reinforce the era without needing any additional ornamentation, and the surviving color remains particularly strong.
Spec Card
Maker: Acme Boot Company — Clarksville, Tennessee
Era: Late 1950s–Early 1960s
Size: Men’s 11 D
Material: Black Leather
Inlays: Turquoise / Gold / Cream Thunderbird + Lightning-Bolt Motifs
Detailing: Green + Gold Outline Stitching / Rear Leaf-and-Flame Stitching
Toe: Narrow Pointed / Needle Toe
Heel: Stacked Western Heel
Outsole: Leather
Lining: Golden Leather
Labeling: ACME Pull Straps / Made in U.S.A.
Condition
Very good vintage condition for the age. Thunderbird, lightning-bolt and flame inlays remain intact and vibrant, with the turquoise, gold and cream colors still reading clearly and the stitching well preserved. Black leather remains supple with a glossy developed patina, natural creasing and honest wear. Pointed toe tips show scuffing, soles and stacked heels show wear consistent with previous use, and the golden interior lining remains clean with the Acme branding legible.
Fit Notes
Marked men’s 11 D. Please compare against a well-fitting pair of boots for best fit.
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