Pre-Ban • Tony Lama El Rey • Anteater • Men’s 10 D
This Tony Lama El Rey pair has the kind of presence that comes from letting the exotic leather stay front and center. Rich cognac anteater covers the vamps and heel counters with large, raised diamond-shaped texture, while chocolate leather shafts carry cream-and-olive multi-row stitching in sweeping Western patterns. A pointed toe and traditional stacked heel keep the silhouette classic, and the warm brown palette gives the elaborate materials a surprisingly cohesive look. The original El Rey label remains intact inside the shaft.
Why We Love Them
The contrast here is mostly textural rather than color-driven: highly dimensional anteater below, smooth chocolate leather and fine stitchwork above. That restraint gives the pair a more refined character than many vintage exotic boots.
Spec Card
Maker: Tony Lama — El Rey
Size: Men’s 10 D
Material: Genuine Pre-Ban Cognac Anteater Vamps / Chocolate Leather Shafts
Detailing: Cream + Olive Multi-Row Western Stitching / Chevron Rear Stitching
Toe: Pointed
Heel: Stacked Leather Heel with Rubber Caps
Outsole: Leather
Lining: Leather
Condition
Good vintage condition with visible wear consistent with use. The anteater retains strong texture and definition across the vamps and heel counters. Shafts and stitching remain intact, and the leather soles and stacked heels retain usable life.
Fit Notes
Marked men’s 10 D. Please compare against a well-fitting pair of boots for best fit.
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