1970s Paul Bond Shark • Men’s 8.5 D Antelope remains soft and supple

Antelope remains soft and supple throughout

These boots are in distressed vintage condition — they’ve been worn hard and loved hard

The matching cognac leather shafts carry traditional Western stitchwork in tonal thread — flowing flame and leaf patterns on all panels — but the standout detail is the caiman tail inlay on each front shaft panel

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television Westerns

1970s Paul Bond Shark • Men’s 8.5 D Antelope remains soft and supple1970s Paul Bond Shark Mens 8. 5 D A serious collectors pairraw, sculptural sharkskin set against a golden brown shaft that feels more like wearable art than footwear. Era & build Maker: Paul Bond Bootmaker (Nogales, AZ) Era: Likely 1970s Vamp: Natural sharkskin with heavy, organic texture Shaft: Rich brown leather with dense gold flame stitching throughout Construction: Hand lasted, pegged leather soles, traditional western heel Toe: Narrow pointed