1960s • Custom Made • Black & White Butterfly Inlay Western • Men’s 10 D

1980s • Austin Hall • “Rising Eagle” Inlay • Men’s 10 D

Bold Americana from the ’80s — chocolate vamps, bone shafts, and soaring eagle inlays with brass toe and heel guards. A pair made for spotlight swagger.

Era & Build

• Maker: Austin Hall

• Era: 1980s

• Construction: Full leather uppers and soles, stitched welt, pegged shank

• Height: 12” stovepipe shaft

• Toe / Heel: Snip toe with brass toe cap; underslung cowboy heel with brass heel plate

Size & Fit

• Tagged size: Men’s 10 D

• Fit notes: Runs true to size; moderate instep; classic narrow vintage profile

Measurements

• Shaft height: 12”

• Heel height: 1.75”

• Heel-to-toe: 12”

• Ball width: 3.75”

Condition grade: Vintage A

• Light surface creasing

• Brass hardware intact with patina

• Soles show light wear with full life remaining

• Clean interiors, no separations

• Structurally sound and ready to wear

Why we love them

That bold eagle inlay — a mid-century symbol of freedom and Western pride — paired with brass toe and heel plates gives these Austin Halls a true honky-tonk hero feel. Hard to find, photogenic, and built to turn heads.

Notes & care

Conditioned and polished; store with boot trees and avoid moisture.

SKU: NB-AUSTINHALL-70S-EAGLE-10D

Shipping: Insured, double-boxed; international duties/VAT may apply.

Vintage • Rios of Mercedes • Texas Flag Boots • Men’s 10.5 E

Why we love them

Rios of Mercedes has been handcrafting boots in the Rio Grande Valley since 1853, and this pair shows exactly why they’re still revered. Bold, patriotic, and unapologetically Texan, these vintage boots feature a full Texas flag motif: red, white, and blue shafts with inlaid white stars across the navy vamps. Built with Rios’ legendary quality and attention to detail, they balance statement-making style with the kind of durability only a hand-pegged leather boot can offer.

Spec Card

• Maker: Rios of Mercedes (Fili Rios & Sons, Mercedes, Texas label)
• Era: Vintage (late 20th century, Texas flag series)
• Upper: tri-color leather shafts (red, white, blue) with classic pull straps
• Vamps: navy blue cowhide with inlaid white stars
• Lining: full leather
• Construction: hand-lasted, hand-pegged leather soles with rubber heel caps
• Toe: round roper toe
• Heel: low cowboy heel
• Size: Men’s 10.5 E (wide fit)

Heritage Notes

The Texas flag boot is one of the most iconic statements a bootmaker can create, and Rios of Mercedes executed it with unmatched craftsmanship. This style was particularly popular among performers, rodeo riders, and proud Texans who wanted their boots to make a statement before they ever said a word. Today, they’re coveted collector pieces representing the blend of heritage, artistry, and state pride.

Condition

Strong vintage condition with honest wear to the soles and vamps. Uppers retain bold, vibrant color. Stitching tight, structure sound, plenty of life left in both look and function.

1960’s Patriotic Eagle Inlay Cowboy Boots – Men’s 10 (From My Personal Collection)

These boots are a true piece of Americana. Handcrafted in the 1960s, they showcase bold mid-century design with unapologetic flair. The shafts feature intricate white eagle inlays soaring against a black background, framed by a sky-blue collar scattered with red and silver stars. The backs are anchored with a patriotic shield detail — an unmistakable nod to the American spirit that defined the era.

The vamp is finished in a pale, weathered leather with brogued detailing, giving them a distinguished, lived-in look that tells their story. This pair has been carefully preserved in my personal collection, and they have just the right amount of character: soft leather, patinated surface, and solid construction that reflects the quality of 1960s bootmaking.

Key Details:

• Era: 1960s (true vintage)
• Size: Men’s 10
• Shaft: Black leather with soaring eagle and patriotic shield inlays
• Collar: Sky-blue with red and silver stars
• Vamps: Distressed pale leather with brogued toe caps
• Construction: Leather soles, stacked heels, hand-stitched details
• Condition: Authentic vintage wear with beautiful patina — display-worthy but ready to wear

• Custom cowboy boots crafted in black suede with a distressed finish for a lived-in appearance
• Classic Western silhouette featuring pointed toes, slanted heels, and pull tabs for easy wear
• Goodyear welt construction with Neolite soles for durability and resoling potential
• Men’s size 10 suitable for broader fits
• Interior lining in natural leather with handwritten production codes for authentic vintage character
• Mid-calf height with subtle scalloped tops and minimal ornamentation beyond the custom embroidery
• Shows signs of wear including scuffs and creases, adding to the boots’ unique patina, benefits, and what makes this product special.