Late 1980s • Austin Hall • Thunderbird + Heart Inlay • Women’s 8.5 M
This late-1980s Austin Hall pair leans into high-contrast Western graphics rather than traditional floral decoration. Tall black leather shafts carry oversized white thunderbird inlays with cut-out feather details, red-and-black hearts at the centers and long white lightning-bolt arrows running vertically through the design. Scalloped white collar overlays and additional starburst-style inlays at the toes continue the black-and-white theme from top to bottom. The sharp snip toes and tall shaft height give the pair a strong, unmistakably late-1980s profile.
Why We Love Them
The scale of the thunderbird inlays is what gives these their personality. Rather than treating the motif as a small accent, Austin Hall let it dominate the shaft, and the single flashes of red at the hearts keep the otherwise monochromatic design from feeling flat.
Spec Card
Maker: Austin Hall
Era: Late 1980s
Size: Women’s 8.5 M
Material: Black + White Leather
Inlays: Thunderbird/Eagle Motifs / Red + Black Hearts / Lightning-Bolt Arrows
Detailing: Scalloped White Collar Overlays / Toe Starburst Inlays
Toe: Snip
Heel: Stacked Western Heel
Outsole: Leather
Condition
Good vintage condition with substantial wear consistent with previous use. Black leather has softened and developed natural creasing throughout the shafts. White inlays remain securely attached and intact, and the red heart details retain strong color. Leather soles show significant wear, stacked heels show scuffing and wear at the base, and the snip toes show minor curling and wear at the tips.
Fit Notes
Marked women’s 8.5 M. Please compare against a well-fitting pair of boots for best fit.
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