1950s • Whit Bern • Starburst Inlay Shorty • Women’s 9 M
A mid-century Texas classic with clean lines and just the right flash — built in Wichita Falls and full of Western charm.
Era & Build
- Maker: Whit Bern Boots, Wichita Falls, Texas
- Era: 1950s (shorty stovepipe height, pegged leather soles, mid-century inlay style)
- Construction: Leather soles with pegged arch, stitched welt, leather stacked heel
- Height: Approx. 9” shorty stovepipe
- Toe / Heel: Snip toe, underslung cowboy heel
Size & Fit
- Tagged: Women’s 9 M
- Fit: True to size with classic vintage narrowness through the instep; best for standard to slightly narrow foot
Measurements
- Shaft height: ~9”
- Heel height: ~2”
- Ball width: ~3 3/8”
Condition Grade: Vintage A
- Smooth uppers with light wear and excellent color retention
- Original leather soles with honest surface wear, still strong
- Stitching tight; no major scuffs or structural flaws
- Lining soft and intact; minimal patina
- Ready to wear or display
Why We Love Them
That deep chestnut leather paired with forest-green starburst inlays — a timeless mid-century Whit Bern design. Wichita Falls-built pairs are hard to find, and this shorty height gives them a versatile, go-with-anything edge. A museum-worthy slice of Texas bootmaking history.
Notes & Care
Conditioned and polished; store with boot trees and avoid prolonged moisture.
SKU: NB-WhitBern-1950s-Starburst-W9M
Shipping: Insured, double-boxed; international duties/VAT may apply.
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