By: Yola

The South Congress Boots Store: Gem of SoCo

Last time we touted making tracks to Allens Round Rock boots store. But if you don’t have to head north to find boot heaven. Just make a pilgrimage to the place where it all started, our South Congress boots store. Arguably the hippest part of Austin is SoCo—basically, South Congress Avenue from Lady Bird Lake [...]

Day Tripping to the Round Rock Boots Store

Do you ever just wake up and think “Road trip”? The next time you feel like a little jaunt, mosey on over to Round Rock. Boots stores don’t come any better than Allens, and the chance to visit our Round Rock boots store is worth the drive all by itself.  But as long as you’re [...]

Best Austin BBQ Places

When you start talking about the top Austin BBQ joints, feelings can run high. There’s a whale of a lot of fine Austin BBQ. Besides, barbecue is a very personal thing. Perfect for one person might be too spicy for another. One person’s dry may be another’s succulent. It’s a little like taste in cowboy [...]

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Yola in Austin BBQ
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Storing and Caring for Cowboy Boots

Cowboy boots are a foundational wardrobe element for many Texans and other mortals. When you invest in a top-quality pair of cowboy boots, you want to make sure you can swagger proudly in them for many years. And that all comes down to you – to how you store and care for your boots. Here, [...]

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Yola in cowboy boots
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Ring In the New Year with New Cowboy Boots

As the new year nears, it’s a good time to think about who you are and who you want to be. It’s an opportunity to evaluate and make some adjustments. So what do you think, men—is it perchance time to update your cowboy boots? Your cowboy boots speak volumes about your attitude, your style, your [...]

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Yola in cowboy boots
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How to Care for Felt Cowboy Hats

High-quality felt cowboy hats like the Stetson 4X Gus hat are an investment. When you find one that fits well, you want to make sure you can wear and enjoy it for many years. Here are some steps you can take to ensure that your cowboy hats have a long and handsome life. Handle with [...]

Where to Take Your Cowboy Boots in Austin

You’ve just met a great pair of cowboy boots—let’s say it’s these awesome Lucchese Ostrich cowboy boots. You turn a corner in Allens Boots, and there they are. They just speak to you. You have to touch them, pick them up. You feel a little shy at first, not sure they’re the right cowboy boots [...]

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Yola in cowboy boots
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Western Wear: Dude Up for the Holidays

  ‘Tis the season to don your best western wear, boys: The holidays are nearly here. Time to brush up your cowboy boots, polish your belt buckle, and find just the right Western wear shirt for the parties you’ll attend. At Allens Boots we’ve got classy Western Wear that can take you in style from [...]

Cowboy Hats Make Great Gifts

Now, some folks say real cowboys wear straw cowboy hats in the summer and felt cowboy hats in the winter. Some will even go so far as to say straw after Easter, felt after Labor Day. We consider that just a tad too doctrinaire. And far be it from us to tell anybody who dons [...]

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Yola in cowboy hats
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Cowboy Boots For Your Honey And Spreading Local Cheer

  Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so it’s coming up this week on November 26. We invite you to get involved. You already know that Allens Boots is the best cowboy boots and western wear store in Austin (and probably the universe). Now we’re excited to let you know that our world-class cowboy boots [...]