Men’s Boots

The Congress

Name: The Congress
Brand: Alvies
SKU: M 2007-6-8
Price: 649.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Lizard

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

4.9 Stars (20 Reviews)

$649

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ALVIES BOOT SIZING TIPS

Men's boots fit true to size: Order the size you normally wear in other shoes
Women's boots run a little big: Order a half-size down from your usual size
Wide-feeters order EE: Our men's boots come in EE for gentlemen of a girthier foot.
Remain calm: We offer free, fast exchanges if you need a different size.

ALVIES FLIP-FLOP SIZING TIPS

Our flip-flops run small: Order a size up from your usual size.
Don’t freak: Flops are free and easy to exchange if needed.

OLD TIMEY SIZING CHART

Alvies Men’s

Flops Sizing

Flop length

10.65"

11"

11.3375"

11.6875"

12.025"

12.3063"

12.6188"

Minimum

recommended

foot size

8.65"

9.5"

9.8375"

10.1875"

10.525"

10.8063"

11.1188"

Maximum

recommended

foot size

10.15"

10.5"

10.8375"

11.1875"

11.525"

11.8063"

12.1188"

Alvies Women’s

Flops Sizing

Flop Length

9.4"

9.9625"

10.275"

10.5875"

10.9"

11.2125"

Minimum

recommended

foot size

7.4"

8.4625"

8.775"

9.0875"

9.4"

9.7125"

Maximum

recommended

foot size

8.9"

9.4625"

9.775"

10.0875"

10.4"

10.7125"

All About The Congress

Having a pair of Teju lizard boots in your closet makes you a social chameleon, able to blend in wherever you go. Wear your lizards with almost anything to almost anywhere and never feel over- or under-dressed. For instance, you can wear The Congress to:

Your wedding
Your divorce hearing
Backyard barbecues
A meeting with your congressman
A meeting with your bail bondsman
Your graduation
The Grammys
Day drinking
Night drinking
A job interview
A first date
A last date
Flamenco dancing
A St. Patrick’s Day house party, paired with holey jeans and a sleeveless green pearl snap shirt, where you attempt to do a jig and sing Drunken Sailor while barely holding onto a bottle of Irish whiskey (just as a hypothetical)

Fast Break-In Fit

Our boots break in quickly thanks to a wider toe. After just a few days, they’ll feel like an old friend.

Blue heel stripe

Why? It lets everyone know you roll with Alvies. “If there’s no blue stripe, it’s not worth the hype.” — Willy Shakespeare

5-A stitching

You’ll only find this handsome stitching pattern on Alvies boots. The 5 As are for 5 generations of Alvies.

Signature Features

Built to last: A ¾ Goodyear welt, full leather toe and leather heel counter give you years and years of wear
Made with sole: A comfort insole with cork footbed plus leather midsole and outsole make Alvies boots easy on your feet
Exotic leather: 100% Teju lizard vamp and counter with cowskin shaft, plus bovine lining for instant comfort
Well heeled: Stacked leather heel, hard EVA middle lining, non-slip rubber bottom
Well toed: The classic J toe is always in style

Heel to pull strap: 13”
Shaft circumference: 14.25”-15.25”
Heel height: 1.5”

Handmade in León, Mexico

Alvies boots and leather flip-flops are made by one of the oldest and most respected bootmakers in León, the bootmaking capital of the world. History fact: León has been a shoemaking hub since 1645. Many of the bootmaking OGs in our ethical factory have been crafting boots by hand for decades. They use traditional methods and are paid a fair wage for their skills.

Alvies Kicks Back: Juan Meza

Juan is the owner of the beloved East Austin restaurant Juan in a Million, where he’s been dishing out strong Tex Mex and even stronger handshakes since 1980. Back in our rowdy youth, you could often find the Alvies crew there on a Sunday curing hangovers with breakfast tacos.

Juan is a pillar of the Austin community and one of the nicest dudes around. He has chosen Con Mi MADRE to receive a portion of all sales from The Congress as part of Alvies Kicks Back. They empower the mothers of young Latinas through education and support services that increase preparedness, participation, and success in their educational journey.

Reviews

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 20 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 18 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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B008
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Great boots.
Perfect fit right out of the box like they were already broken in. Definitely buying another pair in the near future.
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How old are you? 55 to 64
What is your gender? Male
How would you rate the comfort of this product?Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
JM
Juan M.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 years ago
Best boots in Texas!
This is by far the most comfortable — and stylish — pair of boots I've ever worn and I own several other brands. I've had them for a few months now and can vouch that they get more comfortable with each wear. The quality is top-notch, so you definitely get what you pay for. Even better, proceeds for The Congress boots support an amazing cause!
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What is your gender? Male
How would you rate the comfort of this product?Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
B
B3nmo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 years ago
Amazing fit, Sharp, love my Alvies
I got these 3 months ago after a long 4 years of ariats. Best and most comfortable pair of boots I’ve ever owned. Once you try them on you realize how much thought has gone into their overall fit to your entire lower leg. I get comments on them every time I wear them out.
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How old are you? 25 to 34
What is your gender? Male
How would you rate the comfort of this product?Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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13ishop
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Good looking
Just bought these Congress boots. They feel as good as they look.
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How old are you? 35 to 44
What is your gender? Male
How would you rate the comfort of this product?Rated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
FitRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Lu33
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 months ago
Wonderful Craftsmanship
They (Alvies) makes it easy. I have exotic boots 30 years old. The python skin I bought from them are wonderful. The craftsmanship is some of the best I have seen. I will come back to Alvies again and again for that perfect fit.
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How old are you? 65 or over
What is your gender? Male
How would you rate the comfort of this product?Rated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
FitRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5

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The Congress

ALVIES BOOT SIZING TIPS

ALVIES FLIP-FLOP SIZING TIPS

All About The Congress

Fast Break-In Fit

Blue heel stripe

5-A stitching

Signature Features

Handmade in León, Mexico

Alvies Kicks Back: Juan Meza

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