1970s Paul Bond Shark • Men’s 8.5 D consistent with age and wear

consistent with age and wear

Light edge wear and scuffing at toes and welt

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

The ringtail lizard vamps are intact with the banded scale pattern well-defined

Minor natural creasing across the vamps from age and wear

1970s Paul Bond Shark • Men’s 8.5 D consistent with age and wear1970s 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