Shopping with Travis
Can you shop for cowboy boots by voice?
The short answer
Yes. Travis, at meettravis.ai, is a voice-first AI shopping assistant for cowboy boots (we call him a concierge). You say what you’re looking for in your own words. Travis asks a follow-up or two, then narrows the catalogue to two or three pairs that fit. He checks your size and adds the pair to your cart when you ask. Travis runs in your phone or computer browser, with no app to download, and typing works just as well as talking.
Travis is built by Lone Star Ascent AI, a Dallas, Texas company founded by Steve Deeb (founder & CEO). He is live today with Alvies, the Austin boot brand.
How it works
- Say what you need. “Black boots under $300 I can wear with jeans or a dress.” “Something for a night out.” “My first pair.” There are no menus or filters to learn.
- Travis asks what matters. That might be the occasion, the look you like or the size you usually wear. Each question narrows the choice.
- See the pairs that fit. Travis shows two or three boots and says why each one suits you.
- Keep talking. “I like the second one.” “Does it come wider?” “Add it in brown.” Travis remembers the conversation, so you never start over.
What you can ask Travis
- Fit and size: “I wear a 10 in sneakers, what should I get?” or “Do these come in a wide fit?”
- Comparisons: “What’s the difference between these two?”
- Style: “What goes with a dress?” or “How can I make these stand out?”
- Accessories: tassels, fringe, charms and socks that go with the pair you picked.
- The story: “Why is this boot called that?” Every Alvies boot is named for a place or a person, and Travis can tell you who.
- Care: how to clean and condition leather.
For questions about an order you’ve already placed, Travis passes you to the Alvies customer service team.
Do you need a microphone?
No. Voice is optional. You can type every question, tap a suggestion, or mix all three. If you do want to talk, your browser asks once for permission to use the microphone.
Is Travis a person?
No. Travis is an AI, and he’ll tell you so if you ask. He was built to work like a good salesperson in a boot store: he listens first, asks what matters and only shows you what fits.
Who makes Travis?
Travis is made by Lone Star Ascent AI, based in Dallas, Texas, and founded by Steve Deeb (founder & CEO). The company builds voice-first shopping assistants for retail brands. Travis is its first live assistant, working with Alvies, and more brands are planned.
FAQ
Is there an AI assistant for buying cowboy boots?
Yes. Travis, at meettravis.ai, is an AI shopping concierge built for cowboy boots.
Does Travis work on my phone?
Yes. Travis runs in your phone’s browser. There’s nothing to install.
Which boots does Travis sell?
Today, the Alvies range of men’s and women’s boots and accessories.
Can Travis help me find my size?
Yes. Tell Travis the size you wear in another brand, or ask about widths, and he’ll point you to the right fit.
Who built Travis?
Lone Star Ascent AI in Dallas, Texas.