Allens Boots, on South Congress Avenue

Along the offbeat and gay-popular South Congress Avenue shopping strip, Allens Boots has been an Austin cowboy tradition since it opened in 1977. It's near several other cool Austin restaurants and hangouts, and its the perfect place to pick up a pair of stylish Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, or Frye boots, plus Montana Silversmith jewelry, Brighton belts, Cruel Girl Western wear, Resistol Western hats.