1960s • Acme • Lightning-Inlay Cowboy Boots • Women’s 5.5 M

1970s Larry Mahan Pony Hair Longhorn Inlay — Women’s 5.5 M

A true mid-century statement boot—bold, tactile, and unmistakably Larry Mahan.

These vintage Larry Mahans feature genuine pony hair vamps paired with detailed longhorn inlays, a combination that perfectly captures the daring design language Mahan became known for during the golden era of Western bootmaking. Equal parts folk art and fashion, they’re small in size but enormous in presence.

Era & Build

• Maker: Larry Mahan
• Era: Circa 1970s
• Construction: Handcrafted leather soles, traditional stitched construction
• Materials: Pony hair vamp with leather uppers
• Motif: Longhorn head inlay
• Toe: Classic vintage round toe
• Heel: Stacked Cuban heel

Size & Fit

• Women’s size: 5.5 M
• Fit notes: True to vintage sizing; ideal for collectors or petite fits
• Pony hair offers light structure with natural flexibility

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Pony hair intact with even wear and great texture
• Honest scuffing at toes consistent with age
• Soles show expected wear but remain solid
• No structural issues; well-preserved for their era

Why We Love Them

Larry Mahan boots don’t whisper—they speak. The pony hair, the longhorn imagery, the unmistakable 1960s swagger—this pair embodies the fearless creativity that made Mahan a legend. Rare in this size and even rarer in this material combination.

Notes & Care

• Pony hair should be kept dry and brushed gently when needed
• Best stored away from direct sunlight to preserve texture and tone

SKU: NB-LM-60s-Longhorn-5.5

Shipping: Insured and double-boxed. International duties/VAT may apply.

1950s • Stewart Romero • Bucking Bronco Boots • Women’s 5 M

Why we love them

Boots like these are why Stewart Romero remains a name whispered with reverence among collectors. Hand-cut and hand-lasted in New Mexico in the 1950s, these cowgirl boots are walking art. The shafts feature chocolate-brown inlays of a bucking bronc and rider against golden leather, framed with heart and scroll motifs that capture the playful romance of the West. A rare piece of Western heritage, made by one of the few Mexican-American bootmakers to etch their signature style into mid-century cowboy culture.

Spec Card

• Maker: Stewart Romero (New Mexico bootmaker, active mid-20th century)
• Era: 1950s (construction & design)
• Upper: tan cowhide with chocolate inlays (cowgirl rider, bronc, hearts, and scrollwork)
• Vamp: polished chocolate leather with natural patina
• Construction: hand-lasted, pegged leather outsole
• Toe: squared cowboy toe
• Heel: tall cowgirl underslung heel
• Size: Women’s 5 M

Heritage Notes

Stewart Romero was known for his elaborate inlays and bold storytelling on boot tops—cowboy and cowgirl scenes, hearts, stars, and borderland motifs. His work blurred the line between functional gear and art object, carried proudly by ranch families and performers alike. Very few pairs survive in wearable condition today, making these a museum-grade find.

Condition

Beautiful vintage shape with expected scuffs and wear, but remarkably well-preserved for a 70-year-old pair. Soles show honest use, uppers remain strong and supple, stitching intact.

1960s Acme Golden Floral Cutout — Women’s 5.5 M

A bold little mid-century pair in that unmistakable Acme palette—sun-washed yellow leather with floral cutouts that feel straight off a Southwestern postcard.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Co.
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Traditional stitched leather soles, stacked heel
• Leather: Golden yellow uppers with multi-tone floral cutout detailing (black + red accents)
• Silhouette: Classic snip/pointed toe, mid cowgirl heel

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 5.5 M
• Fit notes: True vintage women’s medium; snug, supportive instep typical of 1960s Acme builds

Condition grade

Vintage B-

• Honest wear throughout consistent with age
• Light scuffing and patina to toes and heels
• Soles show wear but remain solid and wearable
• Leather remains supple with strong structure

Why we love them

That color. That cutwork. These are pure 1960s Acme—playful, expressive, and impossible to miss. The floral cutouts and warm mustard tone make them a standout summer-to-fall boot, whether styled with denim, dresses, or tucked trousers.

Notes & care

Conditioned and ready to wear. Recommend occasional leather conditioning and dry storage to preserve the color and cutout details.

SKU: NB-ACME-60S-FLORAL-5.5

Shipping: Insured, double-boxed. International buyers please note duties/VAT may apply.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

1960s Acme “Hopalong Cassidy” Cowboy Boots — Women’s 5 M

A pint-size piece of Western television history—classic Acme craftsmanship tied to one of America’s most iconic cowboy heroes.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Co.
• Era: 1960s
• Licensed Hopalong Cassidy youth-era western design
• Chestnut brown leather vamps with deep burgundy shafts
• Multicolor flame / lightning-style stitched motifs with cut-out detailing
• Yellow piping at the collar
• Rounded vintage toe with traditional western heel
• Leather soles with stacked heels

Size & fit

• Women’s size 5 M
• Originally produced in youth sizing; fits a modern women’s 5
• Narrow, snug vintage profile typical of 1960s Acme builds

Measurements (approx.)

• Shaft height: 8.5”
• Heel height: 1.25”

Condition grade: Vintage B–C

• Visible wear throughout, consistent with age and original use
• Soles show wear but remain solid and wearable
• Leather is supple with creasing and small scuffs
• Stitching intact; no structural issues or repairs

Why we love them

Hopalong Cassidy boots aren’t just footwear—they’re cultural artifacts. Produced during the height of mid-century western TV mania, these represent a time when cowboy heroes shaped childhood imagination. Finding them intact, wearable, and this clean over 60 years later is no small thing—especially in a rare women’s-wearable size.

Notes & care

• Conditioned and ready to wear or display
• Best stored with light stuffing or cedar to maintain shape
• Ideal for collectors, stylists, or archive-minded wearers

SKU: NB-ACME-1960s-HOPALONG-W5

Shipping: Insured, double-boxed shipping. International duties/VAT may apply.

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