Introducing Bangtail in Black Alligator and White Calf — a true piece of wearable art. Genuine black alligator wraps the foot and climbs the boot in bold flame cut-outs against crisp white calf leather, while a garden of hand-cut flowers blooms up the shaft, each one stitched in golden yellow with a sunny yellow heart. It is dramatic, joyful and unmistakable — handcrafted Western style at its most expressive.
The contrast is everything: the deep, sculptural tiles of real alligator set against bright white, lit up by those happy yellow flowers. It is elegant and bold at the same time — a boot that turns heads and lifts a whole outfit. Because alligator is a genuine exotic skin, every pair is one of a kind.
Set on a classic pointed toe and a stacked western heel, with a tall, leg-lengthening shaft, Bangtail is frontier-tough and made to last — the meeting point of rare exotic leather, intricate hand-inlay and timeless craftsmanship for anyone who values objects that are made well and only get better with age.
The story behind the name:
Bangtail is named for one of our favorite Montana hikes — a beautiful, long nineteen-mile trail I once dragged my whole family along. Not everyone was thrilled with me at the start! But by the end, they had fallen in love with it: the mountains, the endless views, and the wild yellow flowers blooming all along the way. Those flowers are the ones climbing the shaft of this boot. Bangtail holds some of my happiest memories — which is exactly why it is elegant, happy and bold all at once, and why I wear mine all the time.
Fun fact: alligator, the king of exotic leathers Genuine alligator is the most prized exotic leather in the world — coveted for its bold, symmetrical tile pattern, its supple hand and its remarkable durability. Each skin is carefully selected and cut by hand, and because the markings are entirely natural, no two alligator boots are ever the same.
It is the ultimate collector's leather, built to be worn for a lifetime and handed down.
How to wear it
Black and white is the boldest neutral there is, so Bangtail is endlessly easy to style. Wear it with white jeans and a black tee, a little black dress, or crisp tailoring to let the boot be the whole statement. The pop of yellow loves a touch of matching colour — a yellow bag or earrings — but it shines just as bright against simple black, white or denim.
From a summer wedding or a party to a confident day in the city, these are boots made to be noticed — elegant, happy and impossible to forget.
Craftsmanship :
Designed in Montana and handmade in Italy, each pair features a premium leather lining and cushioned insole. Every boot is entirely handmade, with particular care taken over the sole — hand-built and hand-finished for lasting comfort and durability. We use tree resin instead of chemical glue and cork filling for support, so your feet stay dry and comfortable. Each pair is stitched and tooled by hand — frontier-tough boots that conform to the wearer over time and become more beautiful with every year.
A rare, collectible edition , Just 10 pairs of this style will ever be made. We craft in deliberately small runs — each colour its own little edition — so the boots you choose stay rare and personal. They are made to be collected, never mass-produced; and as any true boot lover knows, there is no such thing as too many beautiful pairs in the closet. When this run is gone, it is gone for good.
- Premium Calf Leather Lining
- Black Alligator
- Shaft hight 13"
- Heel 1 ½"
- Cushioned Comfort Insole
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Handcrafted Snip Toe Boot
- no maintenance needed
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