1960s • Acme • Teardrop Sunburst Inlay Cowboy Boots • Men’s 8 D
Why We Love Them
Mid-century Acme at its best: crisp chestnut leather, cream piping, and those red teardrop/sunburst cutouts that read from across the room without getting loud. A sharp, everyday showboot—clean lines, narrow toe, and an underslung heel that feels classic, not costume.
Spec Card
- Maker: Acme Boot Company
- Era: 1960s
- Size: Men’s 8 D (standard width)
- Upper: Chestnut shafts with sunburst stitching, cream cut-throughs backed in red; contrast piping and black woven ACME pull tabs
- Vamp: Chestnut cowhide
- Toe: Narrow cowboy (snip-leaning)
- Heel: Western underslung, ~1½”
- Lining: Full leather
- Outsole/Build: Leather soles, pegged shanks, welted construction
- Details: Multi-row shaft stitch pattern, intact pulls, original character with honest wear
The Story
Through the 50s–60s, Acme turned out graphic, affordable boots for working musicians and weekend dancers alike. This pair sits squarely in that lineage—smart patterning, durable materials, and a silhouette that still looks right with raw denim or a tailored suit.
Nashville Booted Notes
- Condition: Solid, ready to wear. Expected mid-century creasing and edge scuffing; soles show life left, heels replaced in period style. No structural issues noted.
- Styling: Works with straight-leg denim or slim slacks; the red inlay is the accent—keep the rest simple.
- Collector cue: True 60s Acme graphics with matching pulls and piping are getting harder to source in clean men’s sizes.
