Selection 10/10 Service 10/10 People 10/10 Just loved getting lost in this spot!!! What a great little gem in SoCo! read more

Let me preface this with the following information: I grew up in Midland, Texas and lived in Austin for 25 years off and on from 1986-2013, when I moved first to Terrell, TX and then to South Carolina. Let's just say Austin was no longer a friendly place to live for a social worker trying to get ahead (AKA buy a house some day). After 2 attempts to get to ATX in 2025, I finally gave up on the airlines and decided to drive. I made it on 2/28/26 with a long list of "errands" that included "buy cowboy boots at Allen's." Imagine my dismay and surprise to see scads of people lined up north of Allen's at a boot store that looked like it was straight out of IG. Who are these people and why are they queuing for an overpriced California-looking place when the real deal is just a few stores south?? We bought my daughter's first pair of boots (red ropers) at Allen's back in 1994/1995. Why mess with tradition? I'm an Aggie, so we cotton to tradition. Anyhoo, Pedro was helping me find some boots and I got down to two pairs that fit like a dream. When my friend asked which pair I would buy, I made a quick decision - both. After all, it took two cancelled flights and a (kid you not) wrench in my tire to make it to ATX. I wasn't going to waste the trip making hard decisions. It could be another 8 years before I make it to the place I still call "home." Thank you Pedro for your assistance. Maybe I'll get some ostrich boots next trip! I love my tall brown boots & my short green-blue boots! Wearing them just about every day here in Columbia, SC! I'm grateful to Allen's for being true Austin - I felt right at home and will treasure my boots!! read more

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Looking for the most authentic Texans (western) gear? Definitely this has been the most recommended place to find your first (or add to) your collection of boots, hats and fits. The moment you walk in you get that burst of leather smell and walls, and racks lined up with western gold. I personally didnt buy anything this time, but my bff wanted to buy some new boots and a Stetson! Definitely a place to check out here in Congress Ave. read more

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A girl can never have enough boots! I checked out all the boot stores on Congress and Allen's by far had the best price for the value. They also had the boots I wanted!!! Service was so great. They do work on commission so make sure you tell the cashier who was helping you! My husband ended up getting a pair of boots as well! Check mine out! read more

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The store can be a bit overwhelming at first but once you find the aisle with your size it narrows down your options a lot! Pedro helped me out when my foot wouldn't go in a boot (shoutout the plastic bag), and I liked how he wasn't a pushy salesman egging me on to buy a pair, but instead just a guy wanting to help out. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny!! read more

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I don't even know where to start! Great selection of hats, many shaped to your liking, great selection of boots (didn't have my size in a popular Ariat style no biggie). I fell in love with the color of a hat but wasn't vibing with the shape, they made is almost exactly like the other hat I was buying and that was perfect. Matt and the gentleman who helped actually shape my hat were wonderful. Left with a beautiful black Stetson and a gorgeous brown Resistol. I was also able to get a more feminine bolo tie which I appreciate because that doesn't happen often! So many are too masculine for my liking. Overall, I'd suggest folks come here for great hats and boots versus some other spots in the area. Fair prices and close to everything you'd want to do down south. read more

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A must see when In Downtown Austin. An amazing Legendary boot store! They have the biggest selection of boots and cowboy hats ever! They sell: boots, hats, handbags, incredible duffle bags, belts, buckles, jewelry etc. there's something for everyone. The staff are incredible. Dillon assisted us today with our boot purchase . He was so knowledgeable and helpful. This store is a must see when in Austin! read more

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I don't get into AUSTIN very often. I was downtown with a business partner and our day didn't go as planned. We decided to take our business elsewhere and walk through the scenery of S. Congress Ave. We wandered into Allen's Boots as many people do I'm sure. I love the smell of the leather wafting into the street. I couldn't help myself side, dragged my friend in since he was looking for a cowboy hat. And like a couple of kids, we wandered to the aisles and tried it on different hats. We found a couple that looked really good on him as he is just a clown in general. Had a good time! No, had a great time! The prices were not cheap. Be ready to pull out your credit card because I don't ever carry that much cash. There are many different boots I would like to pick from, but I'm not a cowboy. I like the idea of wearing them, so I would have to come back another time so I could meander some more. read more

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This place is nuts. I figured when in Texas, you might as well look around for a pair of real cowboy boots. I had any idea of maybe trying to score a pair in gold metallic leather or black and sparkly like the kind Madonna wore in "Desperately Seeking Susan" but no such luck. Still with the rows and rows of cowboy boots in every other imaginable color, the strong smell of real leather and the friendly salespersons, I have to say it's worth a visit even if you're not buying a pair. Most of the boots I saw were between $325-$450 but some were on sale. Service is friendly and casual and you're given plenty of space to meander through the aisles and check out their selection. read more

Visited friends in Austin for the weekend. Being from Florida and a former Texan, i thought about time i get some authentic cowboy boots!! My friend immediately suggested Allen's. I had never heard of them and only knew of the other splashy names in boots (which everyone has so i was really not interested in those brands).... From the minute we walked in to Allen's on S Congress (coolest area of town btw!) we were hit with the smell of leather and massive crowds but the kindest sales people who were milling about and taking care of everyone (somehow!)... i found my aisle based on my size and quickly fell in love with 2 pairs... put them on hold and decided to think about them while i made sure the fancy stores a few doors down didn't have anything I might like more... tried on a pair at one store and they didn't come CLOSE (in style or comfort) to the 2 i had on hold already... found nothing at the other store that i even wanted to bother trying on.... Went back TO Allen's and lamented over choosing between traditional brown with a little blue flair or a GORGEOUS cream pair with a darker cream/taupe at the bottom... the sales person could not have been more helpful- reminded me to think about my skin tone and how it would look with different boots If I am wearing a skirt, what clothes I would wear with the boots, etc. Truly helpful and took her time with me and genuinely seemed engaged and interested in helping me decide- so sweet! I Ultimately decided to go with the beautiful cream pair knowing I would get a ton of use out of them and they were a little bit different than the Norm which i like! They even offered to ship them to me, and I didn't have to worry about getting them in my luggage for the flight home! Shipping was really no extra because if you are shipping out of state, they do not include state sales tax. Win win!!! Thank you Allen's! ** got home and looked them up and found out Allen's boots are made in El Paso, TX and i now love them even more and am so glad i invested in boots at a local Austin legendary establishment that sells American made boots! read more

The service was 5 stars. Although I didn't find the boot I was in search of they were extremely helpful. The store has ana amazing selection and of course smells wonderful with all those leather books. The price range was low and high but the value for the money was spot on. read more

I wanted a bolo tie so damn bad. Walked in this place and it was pretty awesome cuz the store was big af with lots to look at and the people were intriguing. Loved seeing the taxidermy set ups, so silly and interesting. This guy Keegan showed us to the bolo ties, better selection than I'd seen anywhere else in this city so far. Fair price prob, i don't know shit tho. This Man was funny tho, and honestly if ur gonna offer me free liquor just for existing, i fuck with the place. Big ass selection of boots, various styles. You guys should make a Labrador pendant bolo tie, that shit would be sick as fuck. I think imma move to this city and when i do im def gonna bring my dog to this store. He'd love the taxidermy prob read more

An Austin institution and wonderful place to pick up a pair of Luccheses. Nice staff. Wonderful aisles of selection.

Scoot your boots on into Allen's! This place is the best for getting a good pair of boots! I think it's probably the place with the widest selection in Austin! They have aisle after aisle of men's and women's boots, sorted by size. Be sure to check out the cowboy hats as well. My favorite thing about Allen's is all the accessories that they sell- the wallets, the hats, belts, belt buckles, bandanas. You can tell that this place has been here forever, and has put the boots on all kinds of people. It's a great place to get something different, where they're not all work boots. Many of these boots are for cutting rugs. I love the way that this store smells. It just smells like fine leather. The service is warm and friendly. They offer to measure your feet, or tell you how handsome any pair of Tony Llama boots will look on those hooves you got. The service is friendly with a country flair. Love it. Parking can be challenging here. There's all kinds of headaches associated with parking on S Congress. I'd take a bike or walk, if I were you. Put those boots to work, son! These boots are made for walkin'! read more

My theme boot song is "If You Didn't Buy Your Boots from Allen, Then You Didn't Buy Boots." I had to bring my niece here during our SXSW trip. She wanted a real pair of Western boots, and there's no better place in the world to purchase a good quality pair from Allen. I bought my first pair from Allen fifteen years ago and my second eight years ago. My first was a custom design by yours truly, and Allen made my dream come true. After all these years, it still is my favorite pair of boots, which led to my second pair. But I bought my second pair right from the shelf! My brother loved mine so much that I bought him a pair for his birthday. So, that should let you know my niece was equally pleased with Allen's selection, too. Also, there are more than the best boots here! Allen carries a wide selection of Western hats, belts, and clothing! But if you aren't ready to purchase, the store is equally pleasing to the eye to browse around in and ask questions about the history of Western boots and clothing. It's a huge store with great service and big leather sofas to relax on while deciding what pair or two of boots you want. There's so much to choose from. It's truly worth every dollar in your pocket if you decide to get your first pair of boots from here because Allen's boots last a lifetime, and they look good as they age. read more

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Great selection and even better service! Dylan was so accommodating and flexible. He helped us find two pairs of boots and made us laugh the entire way through. Would recommend! read more

You can't come to Austin without checking out this store. You might think you don't want boots but after coming here, you might change your mind. In fact, even if you have no interest in boots at all, you should still visit this shop. It's a hoot. The music playing inside while we shopped was either dance music or disco. I can't remember. Either way, it seemed totally out of place but in a great way. This place is just fun. There are endless rows of boots here. Some are fairly modest in design and many are just out of this world. They really are art pieces. They have shirts and belts and other items, too, but you are here for the boots. Our group didn't buy any boots but the service we received was off the charts terrific. The woman who assisted us answered all of our questions and was very helpful and friendly. Make sure you check out the hats in the adjoining room next to the boots. I looked good in some of them and ridiculous in others. Find out how good you look in a cowboy hat. This is a must visit in Austin. It's located in the South Congress neighborhood, along the main drag. read more

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Such a fun experience at Allen's Boots!! Dylan S. was beyond helpful!! He went above and beyond to make sure that we were taken care of! Left feeling like we gained a new friend!!! So fun! Thanks, Dylan!! read more

Ok so if you don't mind splurging, you will absolutely find what you're looking for here. Cowboy boots are one of the most comfortable shoes there are, the fact this place has boots you can't get anywhere else is a huge plus. I got pair of red flower boots and I am obsessed, high quality and comfortable, price was $500 ish, so on the higher end but worth it. Service was pleasant and not pushy but helpful finding a size and giving care advice. read more

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My friends and I were here during our spring break trip and the staff was so kind and helpful! Dylan Stiehler helped us find the perfect pair of boots. Highly recommend! read more

Allen's boots has such a nice selection of boots. The staff was very accommodating and answered any questions I had. I really enjoyed my experience. The boots were priced between $200-$300 which is typical for good quality. I look forward to coming back when I'm in Austin read more

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Very cool store. Leather smells incredible as soon as you walk in. Cowboy boots and hats galore. I wanted a hat but wasn't ready for stuff this authentic. But it's a great store. read more

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Amazing! By far, the largest selection of cowboy boots and hats I've ever seen. The staff here are very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient - you will be taken care of well. If you're in the market for cowboy gear - definitely pay them a visit! read more

What an absolutely amazing store. Two guys at front counter not overly welcoming however, Connor wow what an exceptional employee who if not management should be. He welcomed my group but what I noticed most is how he treated a lady who was with her daughter. He literally played with her daughter the entire visit while selling boots to mom and picking different styles out for mom to try. Asking us if we needed help with anything. The store is well kept and the only downside no restroom. Warning pricey but worth it. read more

I do not know anything about cowboy "culture" but let me tell you, I had a blast at this store. I do appreciate that all the products are designed and made locally. It is always a beautiful thing to support local! My friend and I were greeted by a friendly gentleman named Hunter. He was able to answer all my questions and did not force us to buy anything which makes your shopping experience memorable. I wanted to buy a pair but due to where I live and the weather, those poor boots would be ruined due to rain and snow. Whatever color, look, size, material, texture, simple or glamourous there will be a boot to suit anyone's taste. Guaranteed! read more

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I browsed this store for about 30-45 minutes. This includes looking at boots, clothes, and hats. The staff really seemed to not care if you bought anything or not, and not one time did anyone ask me if they could help me. It's almost like "here we are, in this tourist area, so they'll buy stuff here". For the selection they get 4.5stars. Pretty good, especially boots. For customer service they get 1, only because you can't give zero. For value they get a 2.8. Not terribly priced, but I've seen better prices in other western stores. Given the location... meh. read more

The service, selection and vibe is awesome! I bought a BEAUTIFUL pair of red boots that just slipped on like a glove. I am so excited!! I have NEVER had a boot just slip on without a struggle. Gotta save more money for my next trip and another pair of boots. Well worth the cost. You can definitely feel the quality. read more

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Very friendly to out of town, 1st time cowboy hat buyers. Very knowledgeable and patient answering questions. Store looks well stocked with hats, boots, buckles and a whole lot more. We even got a Texas shaped shot glass! read more

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If you can't find boots here you must be crazy!!! Awesome selection of beautiful boots and hats! read more

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We came in just to do the tourist thing and was so pleasantly surprised to see aisles of boots!!!! Some first responders donated patches on the wall. Walked around and was greeted by the lovely Susie & Hunter. Susie explained the "Come and take it" saying. What a great history and wonderful atory teller as well as customer service staff. Hunter helped me fond the pair of boots I fell in love with and offered to stretch over night for me, but he found ones that fit perfectly so I got to take them home. Susie used conditioner on them and voila, Beautiful anniversary gift to me! read more

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So many boots! We wanted to buy cowgirl boots while visiting my daughter in Austin. We selected several different styles then Noah (what a sweetheart!) helped us try them on. He provided comfy socks and gave us info on different brands and fits--showed us how to slide our feet in tight boot insteps over plastic bags . He was very patient and knowledgeable. We each ended up buying a pair. Time to go line dancing! read more

Allens Boots - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dagnabbit. A kid steamed my Stetson for a tip (no, that's not a euphemism), essentially resizing it to fit my head perfectly. Maybe it was Will. Sorry, Will or not Will (or Won't). Anyway, if you are boot shopping or window shopping down Congress, stop by. read more

Holy smokes what an experience. Nannette was fantastic.informative but not pushy. My daughter has been looking for boots for awhile and boom we found them! read more

My husband and I recently took a trip to Austin and participated in the Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt took us to Allen's Boots and we are so glad it did!! There were some questions we had to have answered to earn points in the hunt and the staff at Allen's Boots were super nice, welcoming, and informative. It was perfect because my husband had been on the hunt for quite some time for a light color hat to help keep the sun off of him. Allen's had him covered! He absolutely loves his new Stetson hat that keeps the sun off and has vent holes for air flow. Great success!! read more

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Heard that this was a must visit shop on Congress avenue, with a large selection of cowboy boots and hats! We had a lot of fun trying on different hats and boots! The boots can be a little pricey with most of them in the $200-$300 range. Even if you don't end up purchasing a pair, definitely worth a stop for the experience! read more

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This store was such an experience! I've never bought boots before but Allen's made the whole experience fun. As you can see I found the most perfect pair of boots ever. However they are missing a small stud and for over $400 you should have a perfect boot. Since no other pairs of these boots that I had my heart set on were available, the manager went above and beyond to make this a positive experience for me. He offered me 10% off and took my name and address so he can mail me a bunch of little studs I can have on hand. My husband got an amazing pair of boots too, with the help of the lovely sales associate Noah. Their hat selection is pretty fabulous as well. I had the best vacation experience here and highly recommend the store to anyone looking for a unique Austin experience. read more

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Must visit, when in Austin. So many unique and cute cowboy boots. Had to talk myself out of coming home with two pairs. There's an attached hat shop-- that had live music. And the staff is friendly and uber helpful. read more

Amazing store. Endless boots and hats. Staff is SUPER helpful and nice and clearly know their stuff. High quality boots and hats that will last. Highly recommend. I go every time i'm in Austin!! read more

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Beautiful boots and even beautiful clothing, which I didn't expect. We didn't buy anything but BOY were we tempted! My husband and I even picked the same Day of the Dead Sugar Skull design. No one assisted us at all. It was busy with customers. But it still earns four stars because the boots were so amazing. read more

Allens Boots - Shoe Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here from California expecting to buy some great cowboy boots. I walked in and the guy at the front said hello but he was too busy on his cell phone to do anything but say hello.. I went down all the aisles tried on about 20 pair of boots and not one person came to help me. Keep in mind I was expecting to spend $400-$500 on a pair of boots instead I walked out what the hell is wrong with their customer service when they're selling $500 boots? I managed a Harley-Davidson dealership and my staff would never ever let anybody go unattended like these idiots did bad customer service shame on you. I would give zero stars if I could. read more