STEPPIN’ OUT — THE ALVIES BLOG
STEPPIN’ OUT — THE ALVIES BLOG
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
April 26,2023
Whether it’s your mom or the mother of your children, this special gal deserves something worthy of her independent nature, attention to detail, and timeless sense of style. She doesn’t want another scented candle. Or essential oils. Those gifts are like saying, “Hey ma, thanks for carrying me for 9.5 months and giving birth, etc., here’s something from Target...”
INTRODUCING THE RIO GRANDE IN WHITE
December 14,2022
It has been a while since we released a new boot for the gals. I am excited to announce the release of our newest color from the Rio Grande collection — Snowpocalypse. It is the very first Alvies white boot, alongside its sister boots in dark cherry (Cherry Cola) and black (Irish Wake).
ALVIES BOOT PARTY LAUNCHES IN AUSTIN
October 18,2022
The issue with buying cowboy boots at a retail store starts with feeling like you have to be a cowboy to pull off the style. You shop around seeing a ton of cowboy boot options and price tags that range from $200 to $2,000+. Most customers don't have a grasp on all of the differences that goes into each style of boot. The retail employee walks over and assumes you know everything, or assumes you know nothing about cowboy boots . Either way, it's never a great experience.
BIG NEWS - PRE-SALES AT ALVIES
October 10,2022
If you have been following us for a while, you likely would have seen that we are not big discounters here at Alvies. In fact, I wrote a whole blog about Why We Don’t Offer Discounts on Alvies Boots in April of 2021. Outside of the occasional BOGO deal, lowering our price has never been our thing, because we know our products speak for themselves. Plus, most brands that offer discounts have built-in margins padded for discounts, and we refuse to build our business that way.
BOOTS FOR VETERANS (4TH OF JULY EDITION)
July 05,2022
This Independence Day, we’re proud to share more about our partnership with the Iron Freedom Foundation (IFF), a foundation dear to our hearts that celebrates veterans and takes them on outdoor adventures. What is so special about IFF is how they go above and beyond - veterans are not only supplied with the necessary provisions to complete the outdoor program, but they also get to keep all of the gear themselves for future trips of their own. IFF believes in the philosophy that - “You can not teach a man how to fish and feed him for a lifetime, without giving him the proper tools to do so.”
FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2023
June 16,2022
Wrangling children isn’t easy, but Alvies makes a dad look good while doing it. For this Father’s Day, celebrate your herd and nurture your true nature. Be one with your role as the ranch hand of the fam.
A NOTE FROM BILLY F GIBBONS ABOUT THE BFG BOOTS
October 25,2021
Just a couple weeks ago, we launched the new BFG boot that we co-designed with Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top.
INTRODUCING THE BFG, A COWBOY BOOT DESIGNED WITH BILLY F GIBBONS
October 11,2021
I’m pretty excited about this one. Today we’re launching the BFG, a cowboy boot that we designed with rock legend Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top. It’s available to pre-order now.
MEET OUR FIRST ROPER, THE MANCHACA
September 17,2021
I never wanted to make a roper boot. And yet here I am, excited to announce our newest men’s boot, The Manchaca deerskin roper.
FROM AIRSTREAM TO ECOMMERCE: THE ALVIES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
August 27,2021
We started selling cowboy boots and flip-flops from a converted Airstream trailer in downtown Austin in 2014. It was an amazing experience and an opportunity to learn from our customers what people really care about in a boot buying experience.
INTRODUCING THE ROLLING HAPPY HOUR
July 07,2021
As an Austin company, live music and events are part of our DNA. We started selling boots and flops from our Airstream at 3rd & Congress, right in the heart of the entertainment district. We sold to thousands of visitors and locals alike at SXSW, and also brought the Airstream to countless other music festivals and events.
NEW BOOTS AND NEW COLORS FOR OUR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
June 18,2021
June marks one year since Alvies launched, and I've been overwhelmed by the positive response. What started as the seed of an idea nearly 8 years ago has grown into a thriving business with thousands of customers.
MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
April 26,2023
Whether it’s your mom or the mother of your children, this special gal deserves something worthy of her independent nature, attention to detail, and timeless sense of style. She doesn’t want another scented candle. Or essential oils. Those gifts are like saying, “Hey ma, thanks for carrying me for 9.5 months and giving birth, etc., here’s something from Target...”
INTRODUCING THE RIO GRANDE IN WHITE
December 14,2022
It has been a while since we released a new boot for the gals. I am excited to announce the release of our newest color from the Rio Grande collection — Snowpocalypse. It is the very first Alvies white boot, alongside its sister boots in dark cherry (Cherry Cola) and black (Irish Wake).
ALVIES BOOT PARTY LAUNCHES IN AUSTIN
October 18,2022
The issue with buying cowboy boots at a retail store starts with feeling like you have to be a cowboy to pull off the style. You shop around seeing a ton of cowboy boot options and price tags that range from $200 to $2,000+. Most customers don't have a grasp on all of the differences that goes into each style of boot. The retail employee walks over and assumes you know everything, or assumes you know nothing about cowboy boots . Either way, it's never a great experience.
BIG NEWS - PRE-SALES AT ALVIES
October 10,2022
If you have been following us for a while, you likely would have seen that we are not big discounters here at Alvies. In fact, I wrote a whole blog about Why We Don’t Offer Discounts on Alvies Boots in April of 2021. Outside of the occasional BOGO deal, lowering our price has never been our thing, because we know our products speak for themselves. Plus, most brands that offer discounts have built-in margins padded for discounts, and we refuse to build our business that way.
BOOTS FOR VETERANS (4TH OF JULY EDITION)
July 05,2022
This Independence Day, we’re proud to share more about our partnership with the Iron Freedom Foundation (IFF), a foundation dear to our hearts that celebrates veterans and takes them on outdoor adventures. What is so special about IFF is how they go above and beyond - veterans are not only supplied with the necessary provisions to complete the outdoor program, but they also get to keep all of the gear themselves for future trips of their own. IFF believes in the philosophy that - “You can not teach a man how to fish and feed him for a lifetime, without giving him the proper tools to do so.”
FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2023
June 16,2022
Wrangling children isn’t easy, but Alvies makes a dad look good while doing it. For this Father’s Day, celebrate your herd and nurture your true nature. Be one with your role as the ranch hand of the fam.
A NOTE FROM BILLY F GIBBONS ABOUT THE BFG BOOTS
October 25,2021
Just a couple weeks ago, we launched the new BFG boot that we co-designed with Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top.
INTRODUCING THE BFG, A COWBOY BOOT DESIGNED WITH BILLY F GIBBONS
October 11,2021
I’m pretty excited about this one. Today we’re launching the BFG, a cowboy boot that we designed with rock legend Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top. It’s available to pre-order now.
MEET OUR FIRST ROPER, THE MANCHACA
September 17,2021
I never wanted to make a roper boot. And yet here I am, excited to announce our newest men’s boot, The Manchaca deerskin roper.
FROM AIRSTREAM TO ECOMMERCE: THE ALVIES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
August 27,2021
We started selling cowboy boots and flip-flops from a converted Airstream trailer in downtown Austin in 2014. It was an amazing experience and an opportunity to learn from our customers what people really care about in a boot buying experience.
INTRODUCING THE ROLLING HAPPY HOUR
July 07,2021
As an Austin company, live music and events are part of our DNA. We started selling boots and flops from our Airstream at 3rd & Congress, right in the heart of the entertainment district. We sold to thousands of visitors and locals alike at SXSW, and also brought the Airstream to countless other music festivals and events.
NEW BOOTS AND NEW COLORS FOR OUR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
June 18,2021
June marks one year since Alvies launched, and I've been overwhelmed by the positive response. What started as the seed of an idea nearly 8 years ago has grown into a thriving business with thousands of customers.