{"product_id":"vintage-montana-pre-ban-honey-sea-turtle-cowboy-boots-size-men-s-10-d","title":"Vintage Montana Pre-Ban Honey Sea Turtle Cowboy Boots\nSize: Men’s 10 D","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Montana Pre-Ban Honey Sea Turtle Cowboy Boots\u003cbr\u003eSize: Men’s 10 D\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Montana\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Genuine Pre-Ban Honey Sea Turtle Vamps, Matching Honey Leather Shafts with Multi-Color Feather \u0026amp; Floral Stitchwork\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boots\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful pair of vintage Montana cowboy boots in genuine pre-ban honey sea turtle — a warm, golden-toned exotic that’s been banned from commercial trade for decades and can never be produced again. The monochromatic honey palette runs unbroken from the exotic vamps through the matching leather shafts, creating a cohesive, warm boot that lets the extraordinary texture of the sea turtle leather take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full sea turtle vamps display the hide’s signature large, raised, hexagonal scutes in a warm honey\/golden coloration. Each scute is thick, three-dimensional, and clearly defined — rising prominently from the surface of the leather with deep channels between them that create dramatic shadow and depth. The scutes are tightly packed in an irregular mosaic pattern that’s unique to sea turtle leather and impossible to replicate with any other material. The honey coloration shows warm golden tones with slightly darker edges at the scute borders, giving the vamps a rich, sun-warmed quality. The exotic wraps generously from the pointed toe up over the instep and around the heel counter for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching honey leather shafts are loaded with elaborate multi-color stitchwork — feather and floral motifs in red, blue, green, and gold thread fill all four panels with layered, dimensional designs. Large central medallions with radiating feather patterns dominate the front and back panels, surrounded by flowing vine and leaf scrollwork that extends to the edges. The multi-color thread against the warm honey leather creates a vibrant, eye-catching contrast that elevates the boot from simple exotic to full Western showpiece. The scalloped collar with pull tabs completes the classic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is solid Montana quality: pointed toes, stacked heels with rubber caps, leather soles, and tan leather lining throughout. The Montana label is visible inside the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThese boots are in good vintage condition with honest wear throughout. The honey sea turtle vamps show wear at the toe tips and natural aging — the scutes remain intact and securely attached across the instep, sides, and heel counter with good three-dimensional definition. There is creasing at the instep and some surface patina consistent with years of careful use. The honey leather shafts show creasing from wear but remain supple with the multi-color stitchwork fully intact and vibrant on all panels. The leather soles show moderate to heavy wear and the stacked heels with rubber caps show honest use. A well-loved pair with the exotic leather in good overall shape and the elaborate shaft stitchwork holding up beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nashville Booted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50075494220053,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2599\/8869\/files\/6608EFC0-FA3C-4CA0-8474-EDE7C81D2233.jpg?v=1786040496","url":"https:\/\/nashvillebooted.com\/products\/vintage-montana-pre-ban-honey-sea-turtle-cowboy-boots-size-men-s-10-d","provider":"Nashville Booted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}