1970s • Tony Lama • Gold Python Flame Inlay — Women’s 6.5 M 

Mid-century Tony Lama artistry with exotic bite — black leather, golden python overlays, and a flame-lick motif that demands attention.

Era & Build

• Maker: Tony Lama
• Era: 1970s (exotic craze, flame-inlay period)
• Upper: Black cowhide with gold python overlays
• Construction: Stitched leather soles, stacked heels, pegged shank
• Height: ~13” stovepipe
• Toe/Heel: Classic round toe, cowboy underslung heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged: Women’s 7 M
• Best Fit: Women’s 6.5 M (runs small)
• Vintage Tony Lama fit — moderate instep, snug through ball

Condition Grade: Vintage C+

• Light sole wear with plenty of life
• Some scuffing and patina at toes
• Minor creasing and finish wear to vamp
• Python inlays show natural aging — and have a couple rough areas on the back of either boot 
• Clean interiors, structurally sound

Why We Love Them

Gold python flames over black leather — a bold, serpentine statement straight from the ’70s Western fashion wave. True Tony Lama exotica, equal parts honky-tonk glamour and rodeo royalty.

Notes & Care

Condition with exotic-safe balm to preserve python. Store with boot trees away from direct sunlight.

SKU: NB-TONYLAMA-70S-PYTHONFLAME-6.5M

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

1950s • Unknown Maker • “Starleaf” Two-Tone Western Boots • Women’s 6.5 M

Classic mid-century two-tones in oxblood and denim blue — bold leaf stitching, honest Texas craftsmanship, and that unmistakable 1950s silhouette.

Era & Build

• Maker: Unknown (likely Texas origin)
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: All-leather build with pegged soles and stacked underslung heels
• Shaft: 10” blue tops with gold leaf-burst stitching
• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, 2” cowboy underslung heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged 6.5 M — fits true to size
• Slightly narrow through the instep as expected of the era

Condition grade: Vintage B

• Light creasing on vamps
• Honest sole wear with solid life left
• Minor scuffing at heel counters
• Stitching and pulls intact

Why we love them

That oxblood-and-blue contrast is pure mid-century Americana — confident, balanced, and full of character. The sweeping leaf pattern wraps the shaft like a signature flourish from a long-gone Texas shop.

Notes & Care

Lightly conditioned and polished for wear or display. Store with cedar inserts to maintain shape.

SKU: NB-1950s-Starleaf-TwoTone-6.5M

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

1950s • Unknown Maker • Red & Cream Western Shorty Boots • Women’s 6.5 M

Classic mid-century cowgirl shorties in bold red with cream inlays — equal parts rodeo spirit and rockabilly charm. Worn-in with character, built to last another lifetime.

Era & Build

• Maker: Unknown (likely Texas origin)
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: All-leather build with nailed leather soles and stacked underslung heels
• Shaft: 9” height, cream inlays with flame-style cutouts
• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, 1.75” cowboy underslung heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged 6.5 M — fits true to modern women’s 6.5
• Slightly narrow through the instep, typical of the era

Condition grade: Vintage D

• Moderate surface wear and patina throughout
• Scuffing and color variation on vamps
• Sole and heel show wear but remain solid
• Interior leather softened from age and use

Also some visible breaks in the inlays which are visible in the photos. If you’re looking for a cheaper pair of 50’s era boots these might be a decent option. Especially if you have an affinity for distressed boots.  

Why we love them

Those striped pull tabs tell you everything — pure mid-century flair. The red-and-cream contrast, short cut, and flame inlay design embody the golden age of Western style. Honest, hardworking boots with story and soul.

Notes & Care

Cleaned, conditioned, and ready for display or light wear. Store with cedar inserts to maintain form.

SKU: NB-1950s-RedCream-Shorty-6.5M

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

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1970s · Zodiac · “Painted Ponies” Cowgirl Boots · Women’s 7.5 M

Hand-painted Americana at its best — white Zodiac cowgirl boots with galloping horses and tribal motifs that capture the wild-west spirit in living color.

Era & Build

• Maker: Zodiac Boots, Gainesville, TX

• Era: 1970s

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

• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, medium cowboy heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged 7.5 M  |  Fits true to size for most modern 7–7.5 wearers

• Moderate instep — vintage fit with a slightly narrow feel through the ball

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Clean soles with light wear — original Zodiac stamp intact

• Minor scuffs and natural patina on toes

• Vivid painted detail still bright and defined

• Solid heels and welts — no soft spots or cracks

Why We Love Them

The painted horses and geometric beadwork patterns make these a perfect balance of frontier folklore and fashion art — boots that feel equally at home on a stage or behind glass.

Notes & Care

Store with trees; condition leather lightly to preserve the paint.

SKU: NB-ZODIAC-70S-PAINTED-PONIES-7.5M

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.

1950s • Butterfly Inlay • Two-Tone Shorty • Women’s 8.5 M

A rare and radiant pair from the golden age of Western design — handmade artistry in motion, with wings that whisper mid-century Texas charm.

Era & Build

• Maker: Unknown (1950s Texas artisan, likely custom or small-shop make)
• Era: Mid-1950s
• Construction: Hand-lasted leather soles, stitched welt, stacked leather heels
• Height: Pee-wee shorty (approx. 8”)
• Toe / Heel: Snip toe, classic underslung cowboy heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged size: Women’s 8.5 M
• Fit: True vintage medium; slightly narrow through instep

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Light surface scuffing and sole wear consistent with age
• Clean interiors with strong pull straps
• Original leather soles show moderate use but remain sound
• Stitching intact; vamps supple and well-conditioned

Why We Love Them

The butterfly motif — a 1950s symbol of renewal and freedom — is framed here in rich forest green, ivory, and red inlays that pop against black vamps. A perfect marriage of femininity and grit. True museum-quality Americana that still sings.

Notes & Care

Store with boot trees; condition lightly with neutral cream to maintain suppleness.

SKU: NB-1950s-ButterflyShorty-8.5M

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

1950s Justin “Flame Stitch” Red Inlay Boots • Women’s 6.5 M

A show-stopping pair from Justin’s mid-century golden years — bold red cowhide lit with sky-blue and tan flame inlays. True Americana craft from the decade that defined Western style.

Era & Build

• Maker: Justin Boot Co. (Fort Worth, TX — since 1879)
• Era: 1950s
• Construction: full-leather soles, single-row stitched welt, pegged leather heel
• Toe / Heel: classic rounded toe • medium cowboy underslung heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged 6.5 M (women’s)
• Typical mid-century Justin fit — runs slightly narrow through ball and instep

Condition Grade: Vintage B (good with honest wear)

• Light toe scuffing and creasing from age
• Soles show moderate use, still sturdy
• Original pulls intact, stitching firm
• Patina developing beautifully along vamp

Why We Love Them

That perfect 1950s palette — lipstick red leather with turquoise flame inlays that still turn heads 70 years later. Built to dance, ride, or display; pure Western energy that never fades.

Notes & Care

Conditioned with neutral cream; store in a cool, dry space.

SKU: NB-JUSTIN-50S-FLAME-6.5M

Shipping: Insured + double-boxed. International orders may incur duties/VAT.

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.

Early-2000s • Western Cowgirl Boots • Women’s 6.5 M

Classic early-2000s cowgirl charm with that turn-of-the-millennium polish — supple leather, clean lines, and just the right touch of sass.

Era & Build

• Maker: Unmarked, early-2000s Western line
• Era: Circa 2000–2005
• Construction: Leather uppers / leather soles / stitched welt
• Height: Mid-calf, classic Western profile
• Toe & Heel: Traditional snip toe / cowgirl underslung heel

Size & Fit

• Tagged 6.5 M — fits true to women’s 6.5
• Comfortable mid-arch; moderate instep typical of early-2000s builds

Condition Grade: Vintage B

• Light scuffing at toes and heel counters
• Soles show modest wear, structurally solid
• Clean interiors, ready to ride

Why We Love Them

That early-Y2K Western wave — when rodeo met runway. These boots capture the crossover moment when cowgirl style stepped into modern fashion without losing its roots. Sleek enough for nights out, rugged enough for the trail.

Notes & Care

Conditioned and polished with Bick 4. Store cool & dry between wears.

SKU: NB-2000s-WSTN-6.5M

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

Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.