Allens Boots
Boot store · South River City ·
Western apparel including boots, hats, leather goods & souvenirs
Western apparel including boots, hats, leather goods & souvenirs
"When in Austin, you have to get a pair of cowboy boots and the spot to go is Allens Boots. With over 4,000 boots on display, you might be walking out of Allens Boots with a pair of cowboy boots and hat. Yee-haw!" - A Taste of Koko
"The first thing you'll notice when you walk into this Austin institution on South Congress Avenue is the smell of leather. Then the shelves that house thousands of pairs of cowboy boots, from exotic Caiman crocodile skin to trendy Western booties. Texans will recognize brands like Lucchese and Tony Lama; the uninitiated might gravitate toward Frye. Need a whole head-to-toe look? There are cowboy hats, belts, leather jackets, jeans, and other accessories. If you've never owned cowboy boots, try on a pair even if you have no intention of buying them. It's an experience from beginning to end, right down to the art of removing them." - Jonathan Thompson, Mandy Ellis
"Scoot on Over to Allens Boots When you're hitting the food truck or restaurant scene on South Congress, be sure to head in to Allens (look for the big red boot) to be wowed by the craftsmanship and the selection. The minute you open the entrance door, the smell of leather hits and you won't believe your eyes. There are over 4,000 boots on display, while representing 12 boot manufacturers. Trust me, you'll find your dream pair in there somewhere. Once you've got those new boots on, head next door for an award winning cocktail at the South Congress Cafe before heading on over for some line dancing at the Broken Spoke."
"Scoot on Over to Allens Boots When you're hitting the food truck or restaurant scene on South Congress, be sure to head in to Allens (look for the big red boot) to be wowed by the craftsmanship and the selection. The minute you open the entrance door, the smell of leather hits and you won't believe your eyes. There are over 4,000 boots on display, while representing 12 boot manufacturers. Trust me, you'll find your dream pair in there somewhere. Once you've got those new boots on, head next door for an award winning cocktail at the South Congress Cafe before heading on over for some line dancing at the Broken Spoke."
"This Austin landmark, which has occupied the same stucco-and-stone building on South Congress since the 1970s, is required retail for anyone looking to buy a pair of cowboy boots. The 8,000-square-foot store has the largest selection in the country—more than 10,000 pairs. Look out for vintage-style Liberty Blacks, which also don’t shy away from fringe; Old Gringos, known for detailed embroidery; or Luccheses, a Texas-made staple since 1883. Allen’s also works with brands to design custom shoes, many made from crocodile, ostrich, and python. One you’ve picked out your footwear, turn your attention to pearl snap shirts and cowboy hats—including Stetson’s Open Road, famously worn by LBJ—as well as custom belt buckles and leather jackets. And if you leave with a bolo, we know you drank the ranch water." - Stirling Kelso
