Kira Stringer, assistant store manger for the new Lucchese Bootmaker store at Baybrook Mall, shows sales professional Tamela Larson a pair of alligator Jungle Giant boots that were handmade in Texas.

Lucchese is the latest of many popular boot and western wear brands to have a presence on the street. Major boot players Allens Boots , an Austin landmark since 1977, and Tecovas are just feet ...

Lucchese's Director of Stores, Angela Hahn, said that the boot buzz on South Congress means the brand can create a unique consumer experience when they walk into the new Lucchese store.