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.
