1950s • Stewart Romero • “Heart & Wings” Inlay Boots — Men’s 11 D
A true mid-century New Mexico standout — hand-cut, boldly inlaid, and unmistakably Stewart Romero.
Era & Build
- Maker: Stewart Romero (New Mexico), 1950s
- Construction: All-leather build; pegged & stitched leather soles; stacked cowboy heel
- Upper: Rich chestnut/burgundy leather with crisp white, yellow, and rose-red heart-and-wing inlays
- Toe/Heel: Classic mid-century pointed toe with cowboy underslung heel
- Height: Approx. 10–11” pee-wee height with scalloped collars and contrasting top piping
Size & Fit
- Tagged: Men’s 11 D
- Fit Notes: Typical 1950s Romero fit — slightly narrow through the toe, but true in the heel and instep.
Honest mid-century wear with excellent structure.
- Strong leather throughout; no rot or softness
- Soles show expected age-darkening but retain plenty of life
- Inlays remain bright with no lifting
- Minor scuffing at toe and heel counters, typical for the era
- Stitching intact throughout
Why We Love Them
The heart-and-wings Romero motif is one of the most collectible and expressive designs of 1950s Southwestern bootmaking — and rarely found in a men’s size 11. The layered inlay work, the warm chestnut leather, the crisp white radiating feather cuts… these are the kinds of boots that stopped people in their tracks 70 years ago and still do today.
Notes & Care
Condition with a neutral cream, store with boot trees, and avoid excess heat to preserve the inlays.
