1970s • Tony Lama White & Green Iguana • Women’s 8 B

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.

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

Classic Texas craftsmanship with a bold mid-century color story—these are unmistakably 1950s Tex Tan.

Era & build

• Maker: Tex Tan of Yoakum
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: Hand-lasted leather uppers, stitched leather soles
• Toe: Snip / narrow almond toe
• Heel: Traditional medium cowboy heel
• Details: Deep red leather uppers with white floral inlay motifs and green leaf accents, V-cut topline, clean Western stitching

Size & fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 8.5 C
• Fit notes: Narrow vintage fit; best for a true C width or slimmer foot through the instep and toe

Condition grade: Vintage A

• Rich red leather with visible creasing and honest wear
• Floral inlays intact and nicely aged
• Soles show moderate wear but remain sound
• Heels solid and stable
• No structural issues noted

Why we love them

Tex Tan of Yoakum was at the height of its powers in the 1950s, and this pair shows exactly why—bold color, elegant floral inlay work, and a silhouette that feels both feminine and strong. These read like wearable Western folk art and are getting harder to find in this size and width.

Notes & care

Conditioned and ready to wear. Best stored with cedar shoe trees and kept out of prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the red leather.

SKU: NB-TEXTAN-1950s-FLORAL-8.5C

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.