1960s Acme Lightning-Inlay Cowboy Boots — Women’s 5.5 M
A true deadstock survivor from the golden age of western bootmaking—crisp, unworn, and impossibly sharp.
Era & build
- Maker: Acme Boot Co.
- Era: 1960s
- Black leather vamps with dramatic lightning-bolt shaft inlays
- Red and white cut-through detailing with contrast stitching
- Classic snip toe with traditional western heel
- Leather soles with factory finish (NOS)
Size & fit
- Women’s size 5.5 M
- True vintage Acme fit—structured but comfortable once broken in
- Ideal for collectors or petite sizing rarely seen in NOS condition
Measurements
- Shaft height: approx. 11.5”
- Heel height: approx. 1.5”
Condition grade: Vintage A (New Old Stock)
- Unworn original soles with Acme stamp intact
- No breaks, cracks, or repairs
- Light storage marks only, consistent with age
- Exceptionally clean for a 60+ year old pair
Why we love them
Lightning-bolt inlays are pure mid-century western attitude—bold without being loud. Finding this pattern in true NOS condition, and in a women’s 5.5, is almost unheard of. These feel less like boots and more like a time capsule from the 1960s.
Notes & care
- Ready to wear or archive
- Condition leather lightly before extended wear
- Store with cedar or boot trees to preserve shape
SKU: NB-ACME-1960s-LIGHTNING-W5.5
Shipping: Insured, double-boxed shipping included. International buyers—duties/VAT may apply.
Nashville Booted — iconic by nature.
