The range
Every Alvies boot is named for someone
Most boots have a model number. Every Alvies boot has a person.
Each one is represented by an Austin figure, and each ambassador chooses a charity that part of the boot’s sales goes to. Alvies calls this the Kicks Back program. Picking a boot means picking a cause too.
The Lamar
The original Alvies boot. It is inspired by the boot collection the founder inherited from his grandfather, Alvie Junior, a WWII veteran and lifelong boot guy. Proceeds go to The Iron Freedom Foundation, which runs outdoor experiences and a support community for veterans.
The Sixth Street
Represented by Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens. Supports The SIMS Foundation, which provides mental health and recovery services to musicians.
The Rainey
Represented by Stacy Franklin, co-owner of Franklin Barbecue. Supports Les Dames d’Escoffier Austin, which advances women in food and hospitality.
The Guadalupe
Represented by Laurie Gallardo, host and producer at KUTX. Supports Project ATX6, which shares Austin music with the world.
The Congress
Represented by Juan Meza, owner of Juan in a Million. Supports Con Mi MADRE, which helps young Latinas and their mothers through education.
The Trinity
Represented by Kendall Antonelli, founder of Antonelli’s Cheese Shop. Supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Her motto: do good, eat good, buy cheese.
The Manchaca
Represented by Ben Sweat, Sporting KC defender and former Austin FC player. Supports The Conservation Alliance, which protects wild places in North America.
The Comal
Represented by guitarist and songwriter Eric Tessmer. Supports Austin Pets Alive!, which has saved more than 80,000 animals.
The BFG II
Co-designed with Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top. Billy and the founder built it together rather than putting a name on an existing boot. His tagline, Have Mercy, is stitched into the heels. Part of every sale goes to the National Independent Venue Foundation. It is a limited edition with no restock.
The Perry Lane
A knee-high women’s boot with no single ambassador. The idea is that every woman wearing it is one. Named for the Menlo Park neighborhood known for its writers and rule-breakers.
The Shoal Creek
The newest boot. A sharp square toe instead of the classic J-toe, a 1.5-inch heel, and weathered leather that looks lived-in from day one.
FAQ
What is the Alvies Kicks Back program?
Kicks Back is Alvies’ giving program. Each boot has an ambassador who chooses a charity, and part of that boot’s sales goes to it. Buying a specific boot supports a specific cause.
Which Alvies boot was the first?
The Lamar. It is based on the cowboy boot collection the founder inherited from his grandfather, Alvie Junior.
What is the Billy F Gibbons boot?
The BFG II is a limited-edition boot co-designed with Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top. It has his Have Mercy tagline stitched into the heel, and part of each sale supports independent music venues. It will not be restocked.
What is the difference between the Shoal Creek and the other Alvies boots?
The Shoal Creek has a sharp square toe rather than the classic J-toe, and a 1.5-inch heel. It reads more modern than the rest of the range.
Does Alvies make a knee-high boot for women?
Yes, The Perry Lane is a knee-high women’s boot.
Tell Travis which cause you care about and he will point you at the boot.
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