1950s • Tex Tan of Yoakum • Floral-Inlay Cowboy Boots • Women’s 8.5 C

1950s • Stewart Romeros • “Wildflower Blue” Inlay Boots • Women’s 8 M

A true mid-century showpiece from Stewart Romeros — the famed El Paso craftsman known for turning cowboy boots into wearable art. These turquoise beauties capture that golden-era Western artistry in full bloom.

Era & Build

• Maker: Stewart Romeros, El Paso TX
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: Hand-tooled and inlaid calfskin; single-row stitched welt; full leather soles and stacked heels
• Height: ~10” shaft, ~1¾” underslung heel
• Toe: Classic medium-snip profile

Size & Fit

• Tagged size 8 M — fits true; moderate instep, feminine Western silhouette

Measurements

• Shaft 10”  •  Heel 1¾”  •  Ball width 3⅛”  •  Heel-to-toe 10⅛”

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Light edge scuffing at toes and heel counters
• Honest sole wear but plenty of life remaining
• Strong stitching and intact inlays throughout
• Minor surface marks consistent with age

Why We Love Them

The robin-egg blue leather and bold wildflower inlays are classic Romeros — equal parts Southwestern charm and couture precision. They radiate joy, individuality, and the spirit of a 1950s dance-hall floor.

Notes & Care

Conditioned and buffed with Bick 4; store with cedar boot trees to preserve the inlays’ contour.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

1960s Acme Black Flame-Stitch — Women’s 8 A

A sharp, no-nonsense pair from Acme’s golden era—black leather, clean flame-style stitching, and a classic mid-century cowgirl profile.

Era & build

• Maker: Acme Boot Co.
• Era: 1960s
• Construction: Traditional leather soles, stitched welt
• Leather: Smooth black cowhide
• Shaft: Flame / leaf-inspired white stitching
• Toe / heel: Snip-leaning pointed toe, medium walking heel

Size & fit

• Women’s size: 8
• Width: A (narrow)
• Fit notes: True vintage narrow—best for slim feet or those who like a snug instep

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Supple leather with honest wear and natural creasing at the vamp
• Soles show use but plenty of life left
• Stitching intact and crisp throughout
• Structurally sound; ready to wear

Why we love them

• That unmistakable 1960s Acme silhouette—clean, graphic stitching that feels both Western and modern. An easy, everyday vintage pair that still carries real mid-century attitude.

Notes & care

• Conditioned and stored indoors; we recommend continued conditioning and cedar boot trees when not in use.

SKU: NB-ACME-60s-FLAME-W8A

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

Rocketbuster • Hand-Cut Appliqué Western Boots — Women’s 8 M

A bold, unmistakably Rocketbuster pair—graphic, sculptural, and unapologetically Western.

Era & build

• Maker: Rocketbuster (USA)
• Era: Vintage Rocketbuster production
• Construction: Traditional stitched leather soles with stacked heels
• Height: Mid-calf shaft
• Toe / heel: Snip-leaning Western toe with classic riding heel

Design

• Striking black shafts with intricate hand-cut ivory leather appliqué
• Geometric floral / pinwheel motif with heavy contrast stitching
• Warm caramel brown vamps with sharp lightning-bolt stitch work
• Braided leather topline detail—pure Rocketbuster signature

Size & fit

• Women’s size 8 M
• True to size with a comfortable medium width; broken-in but structured

Condition grade

• Vintage B+
  
• Clean, well-kept leather throughout
• Light wear to soles consistent with careful use
• No structural issues; stitching and appliqué remain tight and vivid

Why we love them

These are classic Rocketbusters at full volume—graphic shafts, fearless contrast, and hand-cut leather work that reads like wearable folk art. The kind of boots that stop conversations and never blend in.

Notes & care

• Leather has been gently conditioned
• Store with boot shapers to maintain shaft structure

SKU: NB-RB-APPL-W8

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

1940s Spade-Inlay Cowboy Boots — Women’s 8

An exceptional early Western pair featuring bold spade-style inlays, sharp lines, and the unmistakable soul of true 1940s cowboy bootmaking.

Era & build

• Maker: unknown (period-correct early construction)
• Era: 1940s
• Black leather uppers with contrasting golden spade and diamond inlays
• Scalloped tops with hand-guided stitch work throughout
• Leather soles with original heel taps
• Stacked leather heels
• Classic pointed toe profile

Size & fit

• Women’s size 8
• True vintage fit with a slightly snug instep, typical of the era

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Honest wear consistent with age
• Rich patina and natural creasing throughout the black leather
• Inlays remain intact and visually striking
• Soles show wear but retain solid structure and plenty of life

Why we love them

Spade motifs are rare, graphic, and unmistakably mid-century Western. These boots feel more like wearable Americana folk art than footwear—bold without being loud, expressive without trying too hard. A true collector’s pair that still wears beautifully.

Notes & care

Conditioned and ready to wear. Store with cedar shoe trees and keep away from prolonged moisture to preserve original leather and inlays.

SKU: NB-1940s-Spade-8

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.