A couple of years ago, my niece came to Austin for a conference.. When she told me she wanted to buy a pair of boots, I took her to Allen's, on S. Congress.. She was back again this year, and wanted to take her Mom there, because of the great experience (and cool boots) she got last time.. Some visitors think they have to have boots when they come to Texas, then stick 'em in the closet when they get back home.. But, it was pretty obvious, that Catherine wears her boots, they were very well broken in.. So, I didn't even hesitate to point out a really cool pair of Old Gringo boots, that was "so her", which she ended up buying, and wearing out of the store.. Here's what I like most about Allen's Boots, though.. It would have been easy to give less customer service, since they were packed with SXSW people, but they stayed with us for the entire time, it was like having your own personal assistant. And, the young lady that helped us, was courteous, knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to deal with.. You can buy cheaper boots around Austin, but a lot of those places have people working there that have no clue.. If you read my reviews, you know that customer service is king to me, and I would gladly pay a little (or a lot) more, if the customer service is good. I have brought several visitors in to Allen's Boots, and it's the same way every time.. Always good service, and always cool boots! Thanks, Allen's Boots! read more

Allens Boots - Catherine's boots! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've been trying to find a pair of boots for awhile now. I came to this area of town specifically to stop in this store. I was looking around trying to see the options in my size and length that I wanted and the person that worked there started shouting at me what are you looking for ?!? There were tons of tourists and young people in the store. I just replied that I was trying to find a pair of boots that I liked. He proceeded to hover over me and my boyfriend the entire time we were at the store. Did he offer help no? Did he give us room to look no. If I am going to spend 500-800 on a pair of boots this type of hovering without actually helping is a major turn off. I ended up leaving and wanting to just head home. My boyfriend talked me into going into a few more boot shops. We finally found a store with amazing customer service and I bought boots elsewhere. If you're real about shopping don't go here. I also heard one of the girls that worked here talking shit about customers in the back. Completely disgusted with this visit. read more

What do you outsiders think of when they think of Texas? Horses and cowboys (boots). It's sad to say that as a native Texan, I do not own a pair of boots, yes I know very disappointing. However, I have always wanted to own a pair. My only shopping has been at used boot stores where the selection is scarce and just not completely certain if I wanted something. Well while on S. Congress, I decided on checking out my first NEW boot store. After walking in I was way overwhelmed, it was boots wall to wall. I started glancing around, after after seeing a pair I had desired, I look at the price tag, thinking maybe 100 or so...NOPE 650. Damn now I know why people buy used boots. But yes, the selection is top notch here, just know you'll be spending a pretty penny. read more

Great variety of color, fit, and price! Sales people are knowledgeable and friendly. Clark was wonderful!! They shipped everything home for us but I was disappointed they made me pay for shipping when we spent $1200+ in the store and shipping is free online. Good assortment of boots, hats, belts, and belt buckles. read more

Okay, I'm revising this review to focus on the big stuff: -They have some really beautiful boots here, but they're pricey. -They also sell fun stuff like leather belts and metal collar tips. -No returns, only exchanges, so make sure you really want what you're buying. -If you're a lady with large feet, you may need to look in the men's section. -The staff know their stuff on how boots should fit. Listen to them. -There are a ton of boot stores in town with a bigger selection of work boots (that even have gel insoles!), so don't feel like Allen's is your only option. That said, enjoy your new boots! read more

Awesome customer service by Tanya and great selection of western wear. Bought a great pair of boots and have been waiting to get back to get another pair. They have every type and color that you could desire. As well as affordable! The location was clean and well light and easy to find. Can't miss the giant boot outside on the building. read more

Allen's has a large selection of gorgeous boots- especially for women! Hardest part in buying a pair is choosing from all the options... they're all so pretty! Phillip is awesome and helped me select a pair that was just right for me. He's patient, low-pressure and knows what he's talking about. I'd highly suggest talking with him before you purchase. He even came over after I purchased the boots to shake my hand and thank me for the business. With customer service becoming a dying art, I appreciated it! Allen's has tons of women's boots, men's boots and a smaller selection of children's boots. They also carry clothing and accessories. I'd say an "average" pair of boots is in the $300-$400 range although they do carry boots on sale and high-end unique boots. Boots will last a lifetime if taken care of, so I saw them as an investment in my shoe collection. ; ) If you're looking for a beautiful pair of boots to rock, stop at Allen's first! : ) read more

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Man, oh man! I love my boots!!! I've owned them got 48 hours & so far, I've got an equal amount of compliments. The selection is amazing, but kind of pricey. This was my second boot store & the prices were much higher than the first. Almost every boot I put my hand on was over $500. But I did eventually find my "sole"mate boots for the right price & boy were they a find!! The staff were friendly & funny, but not very helpful. I was just pointed in the direction of the size 6.5 boots and told to have fun. All The information I got about how the boots should fit & leather vs. rubber sole I got from boot store number one. But for the experience, ambiance & my gorgeous boots, I give this place 4 stars! read more

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I'm from Detroit. The Motor City. Home of Chevrolets and Cadillacs....and I've never had, worn or even tried on a pair of cowboy boots. Thanks to the very patient, helpful and knowledgeable staff at Allen's I'm now a proud owner (and wearer) of cowboy boots. I was able to stay under budget by purchasing a "short" boot as I was in sticker shock when I saw the prices. Highest compliment I can give (besides 5 stars) is that I wore them the very next day to ACL Festival... on my feet literally all day, standing/walking in hay and mud and grass... and my feet felt great! WOW! Quality boots, perfect fit, and they felted broken in right out of the gate. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. read more

Allens Boots - Taking a rest at ACL Festival - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Having the largest selection of Stetson hats, how can anyone resist buying a couple. I couldn't! Helpful and Texas friendly staff. A fun place to spend some time trying in the hats and the boots. Located in Austin's South Congress Avenue (SOCO). read more

Allens Boots - A forever Happy Customer! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I ordered boots in December and I never received them . I guess they were delivered to the wrong address . I filed a complaint to UPS and they cleared the complaint and confirmed that yes they were indeed sent to the wrong address and that they would let Allen's boots know and a new pair would be on their way , this was early January . I've emailed their customer service , I've emailed their online service . I've called MULTIPLE times and have spoken to MULTIPLE people , can't seem to get a response from anyone . Spoke to Talia in late January and said she was waiting on something from UPS and that if the paperwork didn't arrive that she would go ahead and send them out and they'd arrive around February 5th. They never came . Called UPS and they said they submitted everything they needed to . It's MARCH now . NO BOOTS. They have no problem taking money but now I'm being ghosted . This is a terrible way to treat a paying customer who has been more than patient . THIS IS THEFT . I just want my boots that IVE ALREADY PAID FOR:( read more

I love visiting Allen Boots! It's always a fun time whether or not you decide to purchase some boots or a Stetson hat. There are aisles upon aisles of cowboy boots with a huge selection for both women, men, and children. read more

I'm from California and never in my life owned boots--I mean real boots, manly boots, Man With No Name boots, do what I say or I'm sticking the tip of this boot where the sun don't shine kinda boots. And I get to Texas regularly and figured this time...I'm getting me some boots. Allens is the kind of place I imagined getting boots. Not freaking Nordstroms. Not N-M, for god's sake. Allens is wall to wall real Western boots from dress to roping to working to showing off. I walked out in my Lucchese's feeling a foot taller and ready to wrassle a bear. Y'all. read more

One of Austin's best. They have been around since I've been around ( maybe longer ) They sell hats too and this is where Bill's Famous Hat that he wears was bought ! Love the smell of leather that lingers from the shop as you walk down the side walk. Custom made and fit to order! A True Texan's Dream ! read more

Allens Boots - Ten Gallon Hats and a Twenty Gallon Boot - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

The selection can be pretty overwhelming. The sales man (super cute, by the way) was extremely helpful. Came with a pair I know I will be satisfied with. Learned that the boots change price dramatically around the price of leather. Leather price is increasing due to the high demand from car manufacturers. Also learned that many boots there are on consignment, maybe meaning they are slightly more expensive. 4/5 because I know the price was a little over expensive, but I paid it anyway because I really wanted the pair! read more

Allens Boots - One of the many shelves of boots. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am glad an out-of-towner reviewed Allen's to remind me that this is one review I have been meaning to write for some time. I used to ride horses, so have been to my share of boot and saddle stores. I love them and their glorious smells. Allen's is a western boot and hat mecca. They have a very nice selection in a wide range of pricing and styles in both boots and hats. They have a very good sales staff who are a little too anxious to follow you about the store. Commission sales can be a drag, I guess. They are generally very knowledgeable about their product, which is wonderful. Allen's is one of those places I "have" to take out of towners, who are universally delighted, and who typically end up getting some pretty boots to take home on the plane. As for hats, I don't know how their shaping is, but from the volume I see, I think I can assume that they know what they are doing. My only issues are that I wish they had more gift and kid stuff, because what they do have is very cool and I wish they had more of it. I also think some of their boot prices are a little high. If I see something I like there, I shop around a little before I make the commitment, unless its something I just have to have right there and then (which happens.) read more

When I come back to SoCo for any reason and I have a random $500, I'm going to buy some boots ($400) and a hat ($100). When I was here, I picked up a Scully shirt for $80. I guess this is my first real "Texas shirt." Anyway, friendly staff and lots of actually good-looking western-wear here. Behind the register counter there's pictures of celebrities who visited the store like Arnold Schwarzenegger. read more

I happened to be in Austin for work from San Francisco. and went here with some colleagues who were all very excited to go here. One of them said that she had been planning on coming to Austin just to shop here! This was my first time going to a boot store. The place itself is pretty rustic with some mounted animals on the walls and antler chandeliers etc. Also, I am a city guy and do not know the first thing about boots (this kind). So add that all up and I was a little intimidated going into this store. I believe the boots range from ~$200 to $5000. Apparently this is the world's biggest boot store and I believe it, there are rows and rows of boots. The folks who work here super nice and made me feel very comfortable. The guy who helped me seemed like he had just come from a rodeo and looked great. He patiently answered all my questions and put me at ease. And...I bought my first Lucchese boots. I had them shipped because I did not have enough room in my carry on. Turns out, there are several benefits to that. I saved on tax and shipping was free which was a nice bonus. Can't wait to wear my cowboy boots and walk around San Francisco! read more

I'm not a boot lover, or for that matter much of a boot wearer. I lean toward rock, not country. But upon entering Allen's Boots, I knew this was a special place--perhaps boot heaven. Row upon row of just about any brand of boot one can imagine. They also have a large selection of beautiful Robert Graham shirts. I did NOT enter the store with any intention of purchasing boots. No salesperson pressured me. I simply fell in love with a pair of short, zippered Old Gringos that my wife picked for me. They were VERY comfortable. The salesgirl was friendly and offered just enough information to satisfy my curiosity. No encyclopedic rehash of boot lore, no push, just pleasant and helpful. After walking around in the Old Gringos for several minutes, I knew I couldn't leave without them. Yes they were insanely expensive. But you get what you pay for. These boots will last me forever. That day, my friend bought himself a gorgeous pair of black boots. One month later, we returned with my in-laws. My father-in-law fell in love with a pair of Lucchese boots. read more

An awesome shop that specializes in leather boots. Also has an assortment of other leather goods, cowboy hats & apparel. If you're looking for something unique, come here! The store itself is quite large so you'll have a good variety to choose from. The staff is also extremely friendly. Ask them if you need advice on anything! read more

Google maps said they close at 9 I rode my bike over ten miles and got there at 8:04 they refused me and I'm livid. They truly are only interested in doing bare minimum work. read more

If you're serious about boots plan to spend some time shopping here. Allen's has a great selection of high quality boots stacked from floor to ceiling which is why I still haven't found my perfect pair-- there are just too many to choose from! I had no idea that cowboy boots came in so many shapes, sizes and colors. From rounded to pointed toe, "cowboy" heel vs.lower "walking" heel, high shaft, laces and more, you'll be surrounded by potential purchases in no time. Even if you spot the perfect boot you'll have to try it on in several sizes to find the right fit, which is no easy feat (no pun intended). Also, be prepared to spend some dough. Prices started around $299 and go up from there. read more

Allens Boots - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Man, this place almost had me convinced my Austin trip wouldn't be complete without a pair of cowboy boots. But then I saw the price tags for these boots, and holy moly! Then reality quickly set in and seriously, I'm not someone who wears cowboy boots. What in the world was I thinking? But if you are someone who wears cowboy boots or you aspire to be, go here and set your eyes on the most impressive collection of cowboy boots you'll ever encounter. The boots are very well-made so don't feel too bad if this store manages to suck you in and you walk out with a new pair. It almost happened to me so really, it could happen to anyone. read more

Allens Boots - Holy cowboy boots, Batman. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've lived in Austin a bit over a year and this was a spot on my list of places I had to visit. I'd been wanting new boots and a new hat anyway, so why not shop local? Well, after spending ten minutes just looking around on our own, we were helped by the Master Hatter, Reuben. This young man was so personable and knowledgeable. He made dropping all that money seem like a great idea! Well, it was. I look fantastic in my new Stetson hat and boots. So if you're looking for a piece of true Texas hospitality, stop in and see Reuben. You'll have a great shopping experience. Thanks yall! read more

Just had a great experience at Allen Boots today they made my week!! I do shop at Cavenders a lot and let me tell you Allen Boots is going to be my place from now on. Lucchese is all I wear and I have been looking for a pair of crepe sole boots for a while already. Well today this young lady who by the way was great customer experience coming from someone who works in the customer experience industry. She was great!!! Please if you are in the look for a great pair of boots. Go by and see Nanette Medrano!! Nanette thank you for taking an extra step just to satisfy a customer. Oh and believe me I did want to walk away with both pair but the WIFE wasn't having it. read more

Allens Boots - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

My brother bought my three kids each a pair of Ariat boots at this store in the spring (not cheap!). Well, I didn't notice for a few months (as I had no reason to look), but my daughter's boots are different sizes: 12.5 and 13. She had only worn them a few times and there was no noticeable wear. I called Allen's couple months ago and they refused to fix THEIR MISTAKE and give me matching boots! I'm sorry, but ever a store like Target checks to see if your shoes are matching when you buy a pair! I didn't want a refund, I just wanted them to be the same size. What a joke! Also, at first the associate was going to help me and exchange them, but THEN she called back and said because of the time in between the purchase and my notifying them, they could not. I said there was no wear on them and that was ridiculous, so she asked for pictures. I sent those to her, and then received no reply, even though I tried to contact her a couple more times. BEWARE, THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SERVICE HERE! read more

In all the years I lived in Austin, I had never been to Allens. My friend wears boots and cowboy hats daily, so this was a must stop on our road trip stop in Austin. We were so impressed by the quality, the selection, and the staff. I wish I had gotten the name of the tall, young man working because he was incredibly welcoming, greeting us as soon as we entered, and came by a few times to ask if he could help us find anything. His customer service was top notch and made our browsing a bespoke experience. I responded once to him that it was more my friend looking than me, and he let me know there was stuff for me, too. Although the store is smaller than the western stores we have in Houston, the selection and quality of their boots and hats are far superior. My friend commented he normally only finds one or two hats at most he likes, but Allens gave him 20. I highly suggest this Austin staple to anyone looking for western wear for daily use or a trip to the Houston rodeo. Although we were just looking, we will definitely be back to buy. read more

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Cole and Xavi were so helpful in our search in finding hats! They were detailed and fun to work with. Highly recommend Allens!!!

My boyfriend and I bought boots here yesterday, the saleswoman that helped us was so helpful! She really helped me make a decision on my boots without being pushy or salesy. I'm definitely glad we stopped here while in Austin! read more

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Great selection and really great service! Tanya helped my boyfriend and I for probably an hour and answered all of our 200 questions about boots with a genuine smile. Allen's is definitely a bit more expensive than other places, but all in all it was a great experience. read more

Americana! Boots, cowboy hats, bolo ties, and bedazzled clothing. So much gaudy yet fabulous in one store. I absolutely loved it and would come back next time I'm in Texas, in a heartbeat! Couldn't find a pair of silver/gold cowboy boots though... read more

Worth a visit if you're on South Congress, if only to smell that lovely fresh leather smell. As a northerner, I'm always fascinated by boot stores and all the different styles and designs, and just how popular they are in the south. I browsed their large boot collection, but I was more drawn to their clothing! I got some cute dresses, but their price points are way off, with a simple dress costing $40. So I wouldn't shop here on a regular basis, but it was cool to check it out just once. read more

Cute store, fun to browse. The low rating is bc a sales associate told me incorrect information and talked me into buying a $90 hat that is priced at about $50 on that hat company's website. He embellished the brand, linking it to Stetson (Idk why he did this) and went on and on. Price mark ups are fine, it's a trendy tourist area, but I don't appreciate being lied to. Hi Kristen, I don't know how to respond to your comment directly, but the Charlie 1 Horse Highway can be purchased from their site for $59 and from others for around $54; I paid $92. There also is not any connection to Stetson that I can find, so please ensure your staff isn't confused on this (perhaps I am the one who's confused, but my research hasn't produced a link). Thanks again for your response. read more

i couldn't quite figure out allen's boots. besides one part of the store was a really fancy cowboy shop with expensive shoes and boots, and the other side just looked like a thrift shop that collected only cowboy boots. i did enjoy the hats section though. other than that it's croweded enough, but we were never offered help. no one greeted us or bothered to give us a lesson on allen's boots. soooo then we left. read more

Forgot how bad my experience was years ago. Just bought another pair regular stock. The store never returns calls and says the management is not around to return calls for upset customers. Even though I bought boots they have in stock and the right one is super smaller than the left they won't let me return or talk to a manager. Worst customer service I have ever dealt with. Previous post: Poor quality! Do not buy custom! I purchased my custom Lucchese when visiting from out of town and it has been a nightmare. First, no heel cup foot slides right out and didn't do that in the store ones. They sent me some other sample boots for better sizing, but didn't work too narrow or too wide. So after 7 months of going back and forth they return the original saying I can't return or exchange them. Here's the quality issues: stings coming out of stitching and piping everywhere, underneath pull its not even sewn closed, scratch marks inside the shaft of boot and now they even look like they have been worn. Spare yourself the disappointment and go next store to heritage. Bought 2 pair there that are awesome quality! How do I post photos?? Lucchese must have sold out. Any ideas on a quality boot maker? You'd think for 1,000 bucks, you get great quality and service! read more

This place was a kick. Pun intended. If you needed cowboy boots this would definitely be the place to come. I didn't need any but I enjoyed walking up and down the aisles looking at all the various styles they have available. I love the leather smell in the air, too. I thought they might just carry moccasins also, like the Minnetonka brand, but I didn't see any. They also have a good variety of belt buckles and belts, even some clothing for both ladies and men. It was an enjoyable experience just to walk around and look even though I didn't need anything. read more

I went here looking for game day boots so that I could take engagement photos. I had to chase down the employee at the register to even get him to look at me. He then quickly directed me towards another employee, Ryan. Ryan was helpful and even let me pick out the correct boot size that I needed to special order. I left my name, phone number and even e-mail address with him. Got an estimated arrival time for when they should be in and I left the store. I gave it an extra day after my estimated arrival day and then called to check in on the 2 pairs of boots I special ordered. The gentleman that answered my phone call told me "they probably weren't even ordered" and he couldn't log into Ryan's account to insure he did order them. So I requested that he check in with Ryan and make sure that my boots were in fact ordered and coming to the store. I left my phone number with him (that's a 2nd time) and waited by the phone to see the progress. A few more days had pass, still no call or e-mail on my 2 pairs of boots. I called the store and get Keva (I think) and she made excuses on how she has been out of the store and didn't know of the situation with my boots. I, becoming frustrated now, let my fiance speak to her. He wanted to know where the boots we ordered were along with when we could come to the store and pick them up. She made more excuses about how they were currently busy but would look into it for us and call us back that day. He left my name and phone number A 3RD TIME with the 3rd person. It has now been 3 weeks and we have no clue what happened. I am extremely upset that no one can communicate with their fellow co-workers and help resolve this issue. If they ever did get ordered, if they ever do arrive, and if I ever DO get a call or e-mail I will never know. As for now, I am never going back, never purchasing my special ordered boots, and certainly never referring anyone to them. I will be seeking my boots else where since they obviously cannot follow through on their promises. read more

Went by Allen's Boots for the first time today and I found a BEAUTIFUL pair of silver/grey Caborca Silver boots in the women's section, unfortunately they were not my size. I LOVE light colors and neutrals 90% of my wardrobe are those shades/tones. I ask the sales rep on that aisle if by chance they had the boot in my size or would be able to order them. The sales rep then proceeds to tell me that all the "basic girls" have bought ALL the white boots and of course I found the ones closest to a white boots left in the store. Then they mention that all these "basic girl" who were looking for their "Dallas cowboy cheerleader boots" and all the brides, bought all the white boots. I politely chuckle then move on and kept shopping looking at some other distressed boots that match my vibe and the sells rep then comments "I see you are starting to get more refined taste, I'll leave you to keep shopping and hopefully your taste will get better" at this point I leave the section of the store because I was disgusted by their customer service. The reason I gave them review two stars is because of the AMAZING sells rep in the mens section who really helped my husband as we were looking for the perfect boot for him! We will not be returning to this store and will do our boot shopping elsewhere read more

When it comes to Allens Boots, there are two types of people: 1) People who love the place and 2) Anyone that has ever had even the slightest problem with any of their merchandise for any reason whatsoever and has had to deal with their management. The selection here is pretty good, the prices are fair (although consistently $10-15 higher than Cavender's) and, frankly, the location can't be beat. The people that run this place rely heavily on that last location part...because if this place were left to compete on customer service alone it would have long gone out of business. They will not accept returns FOR ANY REASON. NONE WHATSOEVER. Fine, that's their decision, but they make zero effort to communicate that to you at any time...so people tend to be surprised by this policy when they want to bring stuff back. That's just bad business. More surprisingly though, after being told at least ten times during my initial sale that Lucchese boots are "premium quality", I was quite surprised when I got home to find the heel of my new boots mounted incorrectly to the shaft. When I tried to exchange that boot a few days later (didn't want a new pair, didn't want a refund, just another boot) I was told that they would have to send them back to the factory which would take a month. Well, I didn't buy them from the factory...I bought them from Allens. Good customer service would be for Allens to replace the obviously defective boot and then they could deal with THEIR supplier...not me. Long story short, the management here is unhelpful to the point of being rude and childish. Honestly, I've never had a business treat me like I was crazy for asking for average customer service. It was so frustrating that I just walked out so I wouldn't blow up in the place. I try to "shop local" but this place doesn't deserve it. Part of shopping local is taking care of your local customers. I'll be taking my business elsewhere from now on. read more

Holy mother of cowboy boots! This store has got it all but boy you'd better bring your credit card that has a chunk of reserve left on it because you'll be whipping it out for a good $500+ at Allen's Boots. Went here with my friends Katy & Crystal because I love cowboy boots. Honest to God, I'm a girl who's lived in Hawaii all her life and for some weird reason I've always had a kinship towards country music and cowboy boots. I secretly think that I was a cowboy/cowgirl in my past life because that's the only way that I can explain this odd phenomenon to my island friends. There is nothing like walking into Allens Boots and smelling the leather of beautiful cowboy boots which populate the store. There are cowboy boots of every size, pattern and color and I was in love! Our salesman Tyler was really helpful and gave us all a lesson in sizing and fit. It's much more complicated than you'd think! As I said before they'll cost you a pretty penny but Tyler assured us that a good pair will last you 35 years. Damn! What can you buy these days which will last that long? I wish I could get that guarantee on automobiles, handbags and husbands! I also appreciated the odd Austin-esque decor such as the antler chandeliers and the stuffed armadillo holding a beer bottle. Oh you Texans sure do have an odd sense of humor when it comes to taxidermy! These boots are made for walking and that's just what they'll do, one of these days (if you're very, very lucky) these boots are going to walk all over you... read more