1950s • Custom • Two-Tone Starburst Boots • Men’s 12 D
1950s • Custom • Two-Tone Starburst Boots • Men’s 12 D
Mid-century showpieces — black leather with silver-white inlay, cut and stitched by hand in the true honky-tonk tradition. The design bursts with atomic-era flair: star points, arrow motifs, and mirrored florals that recall the early Nudie-suit days of the 1950s stage.
Era & Build
- Maker: Unknown (U.S. custom shop, c. 1950s)
- Construction: All-leather soles · stacked cowboy heel · stitched welt
- Height: Pee-wee/shorty profile (approx. 9”)
- Toe/heel: Rounded toe · underslung heel
Size & Fit
- Tagged 12 D · fits true to size
- Classic vintage fit with narrow waist and moderate instep
Measurements
- Shaft ≈ 9” · Heel ≈ 1¾” · Ball ≈ 4½”
Condition Grade: Vintage B
- Minor scuffing and light creasing throughout
- Soles show moderate wear but remain solid
- Inlays clean and intact · no separation or lifting
Why We Love Them
Atomic-era artistry at its finest — these shorty boots capture the mid-century obsession with contrast, symmetry, and flash. The black-and-white palette feels timeless, equally at home on a 1950s dance floor or a modern Nashville stage.
Notes & Care
Keep conditioned with neutral cream · store with boot trees away from heat or sunlight.
SKU: NB-1950s-Starburst-12D
Shipping: Insured & double-boxed · international duties/VAT may apply.
Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.
