Womens 9-9.5

1940s • Pee-Wee Boots • Women’s 9.5

Short, sharp, and full of mid-century spirit — these 1940s pee-wees carry the classic two-tone palette that defined Western style of the era.

Era & Build

• Maker: Unknown (U.S. handmade, c. 1940s)

• Construction: All-leather soles, pegged heel, stitched welt

• Height: Pee-wee (approx. 9”)

• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, underslung cowboy heel

• Uppers: Cream tooled shafts with chocolate brown vamps

Size & Fit

• Tagged women’s 9.5

• Vintage fit — slightly narrow through the ball, moderate instep

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Honest surface wear to vamp and heel edges

• Leather soles with moderate wear, still solid

• Interior lining intact, faint patina at pull straps

• Stitching strong and original

Why We Love Them

A pure slice of Western history — the pee-wee cut and tooled cream shafts hit that sweet spot between refined and rugged. Perfect with cuffed denim or a prairie skirt. These boots carry the same quiet elegance that made 1940s cowboy gear timeless.

Notes & Care

Conditioned with neutral cream; store in a cool, dry place with boot shapers.

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

1980s • Cowtown • “Shadowbird” Inlay Boots · Women’s 9.5

Bold contrast, sharp silhouette — a black-and-white stunner from the Cowtown workshop, hand-cut and stitched with that unmistakable ‘80s flair.

Era & Build

• Maker: Cowtown Boot Co. (El Paso, TX)
• Era: 1980s
• Construction: Full leather uppers and soles, pegged and stitched welt
• Height: 12”
• Toe/Heel: Classic snip toe with cowboy underslung heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged women’s 9.5
• Fits true to size; medium width

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Light outsole wear with plenty of life left
• Minor scuffs to vamps and counters
• Clean interiors, supple leather
• Original stacked heels and rubber taps intact

Why We Love Them

That dramatic two-tone inlay — equal parts Thunderbird and flame — is pure Western drama. Cowtown built these boots for the stage, and decades later they still turn heads.

Notes & Care

Conditioned and polished for longevity. Store with boot trees to maintain shape.

SKU: NB-Cowtown-80s-Shadowbird-W9.5

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

1950s • Border-Boot Style • “Butterfly & Dogwood” Inlay Showboots • Women’s 9

Why We Love Them

Full-tilt mid-century graphics: white butterflies dotted in lipstick red, dogwood blossoms and green leaves floating on inky black shafts. Silver piping and a deep-V scallop frame the artwork.  

Spec Card

• Maker: Unknown Texas/Mexico shop (classic mid-century border-boot style)
• Model: “Butterfly & Dogwood” Inlay
• Era: 1950s
• Size: Women’s 9 (vintage last; runs a touch narrow in the instep)
• Upper: Black shafts with white/green/red multi-piece inlays; cream piping; deep-V scallops
• Vamp: Black leather with classic toe bug stitching
• Toe: Rounded snip
• Heel: Cowboy/riding heel, stacked leather with later rubber caps (~1½”)
• Lining: Full leather
• Construction: Stitched welt; leather soles
• Details: Repeating butterfly panels at quarters; dogwood blooms front and back—high contrast, camera-ready

The Story

Post-war bootmakers on both sides of the border pushed color and cut-outs into showboot territory. This pair nails that look—graphic inlays, crisp piping, and a silhouette made to be seen from the stage or the dance floor.

Nashville Booted Notes

Vintage B: supple uppers with honest creasing; toe scuffs and small edge nicks from real mileage; one shaft shows light surface line/crease; soles show wear but remain sound; heel caps are later replacements. Inlays are tight and stitching is secure. Conditioned and ready for their next set.

1950s Women’s Western Boots – Size 8.5

Crafted in the 1950s during the golden era of American bootmaking, this pair of women’s cowboy boots is a striking example of midcentury artistry and design. With bold black and white inlays accented by touches of red and turquoise, they reflect a time when western wear wasn’t just functional—it was expressive, defiant, and deeply personal.

• Size: Women’s 8.5
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: All leather, including hand-lasted soles and nailed heels
• Design Details: Multi-color inlay and overlay work with stylized floral and vine motifs; classic pointed toe and medium underslung heel
• Condition: Strong vintage wear throughout with a patina that speaks to decades of history and use

These boots weren’t made for fashion—they were made to endure. Whether worn on dusty dance floors or in honky-tonks long gone, their craftsmanship and character have stood the test of time. Perfect for collectors or anyone who values western tradition in its most authentic form.