Bootmaker Alvies Works With Rocker Billy F Gibbons

Brandora Editorial Staff - Dezember 2021

Austin-based Alvies, a direct to consumer cowboy boot company, announced today their newest boot, the BFG. The boot was co-designed with Billy F Gibbons as part of a licensing agreement with the legendary ZZ Top frontman.

Alvies says the limited-edition boot is a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the boot industry.

“We haven’t seen anything like it before,” said Alvie Faulkenbery, co-founder and president of Alvies. “We wanted to work with a famous Texan to design a boot that represented their style…BFG was a no-brainer. Billy’s unique vibe and the fact that he has shared Texas with the world for more than 50 years made it a perfect fit.”

Gibbons was involved in every step of the design process and the boots truly represent the BFG signature style. Billy brought inspirations directly from hotrod culture, rock ‘n’ roll flair, and Old Hollywood glamour to the boot’s design. “Gibbons and I have succeeded in making a brand-new kind of cowboy boot.” Stated Faulkenbery.

Handmade from premium cowhide leather at Alvies’ factory in Mexico, the boot is full of custom details. The shaft and toe bug stitching is inspired by the West Coast hotrod pinstriping style pioneered by the infamous Von Dutch. A ¼ snip toe and a slightly higher “riding” heel were used to add some rock ‘n’ roll showmanship. The boot even features special pocket into the pullstrap of each boot to accommodate a guitar pick featuring Gibbons’ logo pre-loaded into each pocket.

“Both Billy and I are delighted with the design,” said Faulkenbery. “The BFG stands on its own and compliments Billy’s signature style. Brisk sales are anticipated based on the positive early reception and pre-orders. We’re on track and prepared to sell th entire stock by the holidays.”

Production is limited to 3,000 pairs with 1,000 in each of three colors: (black, brown and oxblood). Available for now – only at alvies.com A portion of the sale of each BFG boot will be donated to the National Independent Venue Foundation. The NIVF’s mission is preservation and nurturing independent music venues around the US.