As you search for the perfect cowboy boot, you’ll probably come across a bunch of different names for toe styles. Sometimes a name describes exactly what the toe looks like, and sometimes it’s just a letter or number. Most toes have at least a couple of different names. For instance,...
When I first moved to Austin in 1998, there were some solid Tex Mex options, but not much else. Now that we’re all cosmopolitan and full of Californians, the restaurant and bar scene has gotten legit. There are so many great options, from amazing barbecue, to world-class sushi, to Japanese-Texas...
I’m Alvie Faulkenbery, Founder and El Presidente of Alvies. This is a huge day for us, because it’s the first time Alvies cowboy boots and flip-flops are available to buy all over the world. It has been a long road to get to this point (you can read the full...
Cowhide is the world’s most popular boot leather (except among cows) because of its classic look and unmatched durability. Alvies cowhide leather boots are made with the highest quality leathers available, so they don’t require much in the way of regular maintenance. But if they do need to be cleaned...
Also known as "alligator lizard," Teju leather classes you up without overdoing it. Alvies Teju lizard boots are made with the highest quality leather for a unique look that will last a lifetime — and then some — with a bit of regular maintenance. Teju leather can run pretty dry,...
Python boots have long been associated with badasses. Alvies python boots are made from high-quality leather that will ensure a lifetime of badassery — and then some. Your boots can look great for years with hardly any effort. But if they get dirty, here’s how to clean them without drying them...
Most people are probably familiar with the general shape of the cowboy boot, which can seem sneakily simple. But there’s a lot going on there. Even seasoned boot wearers may not know all the different parts. Some are the same as regular, less-cool shoes — but others are unique to...
The Alvies blog is a sappy-yet-also-hard-rocking love song to boots: how they’re made, how they’re worn, and who they’re for (spoiler: they’re for everyone). It’s also a tribute to the great city of Austin, Texas. And a place to get the latest Alvies news.
