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Brand: Rios of MercedesStyle: Classic Roper / Western BootStyle Number: 4900Size: Men\'s 9 D (Standard Width) — Please see sizing notes below regarding the factory markings.
Color: Dark Chocolate Brown
Material: Premium Full-Grain Calfskin/Steerhide Leather (Vamp & Shaft) with Full Leather Interior LiningCountry of Manufacture: Handcrafted in Mercedes, Texas, USA
Important Sizing Note:This pair carries two distinct factory size indicators common in high-end, custom handcrafted vintage boots. While the leather lining pieces were stamped with pattern code 8223E (technically a pattern size 8.5 E) prior to assembly, the master bootmaker hand-wrote 9 D directly into the internal side seam during the lasting process. This indicates the boot was stretched and explicitly lasted to fit as a true Men\'s Size 9 D. In handmade cowboy boots, the handwritten craftsman mark always dictates the true, intended final fit.
Description:Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic pair of vintage Rios of Mercedes handcrafted roper boots. These feature the classic, vintage woven fabric pull tags stitched into the side seams, dating them back to the brand\'s highly respected 1980s/1990s production era. The boots feature a classic rounded roper toe, a distinctive multi-row corded stitch pattern across the vamp, and a traditional bug-and-wrinkle stitch on the toe box. The shafts are decorated with sharp, multi-row contrast yellow/gold western stitching. Constructed with a traditional, high-quality, hard leather insole and a sturdy double-welt stitched leather midsole. No modern synthetic liners here—just pure, breathable, premium glove-leather lining throughout the interior.
Condition:Excellent vintage condition with a fantastic natural patina. The leather is supple, healthy, and structurally sound. There are some light cosmetic surface scuffs on the toes (visible in photos), which add to the authentic vintage character. The interiors are clean and all internal stamping/writing is crisp and completely legible.
