Buying a pair of cowboy boots in Texas is one of the most authentic souvenirs an international visitor can bring home. The DFW area has multiple bootmakers, and you will see the names — Lucchese, Ariat, M.L. Leddy’s, Justin and others — across malls, Western wear shops and outlets across the metroplex. But if you only have time for one stop, and you are visiting Arlington for the 2026 international soccer tournament or a Texas Rangers game, there is a clear answer.
Lucchese Bootmaker opened its largest DFW-area storefront inside Choctaw Stadium in April 2025, and it sits steps from Globe Life Field, Dallas Stadium and Texas Live!. Here is what to know.
Lucchese has been making boots in Texas since 1883, more than 140 years. The brand started by making boots for the U.S. Cavalry and has built its reputation on handmade craftsmanship that mass-produced competitors have not been able to replicate. Each pair is made with traditional techniques, and the leather selection, lasting and finishing carry a level of quality that boot wearers come back to for decades.
For first-time cowboy boot buyers, the Lucchese name carries the weight Texans associate with the real thing. It is not the cheapest option in the market, and it is not trying to be. What it offers is a boot that fits, lasts and looks the part for as long as you want to wear it.
Lucchese opened its 29th brick-and-mortar location and its largest DFW-area storefront at Choctaw Stadium on April 11, 2025. The store is located at 1901 Nolan Ryan Expressway, across from Loews Hotel and Soy Cowboy, steps from Texas Live! and Globe Life Field.
The space covers 3,600 square feet of retail and includes services that go beyond a typical boot store. Custom hat shaping and cleaning is offered on-site. A boot shining station handles maintenance. Debossing services personalize small leather goods with initials or names. A bespoke custom area is set aside for one-on-one appointments where you can specify materials, stitching and fit details for a fully custom pair.
Beyond footwear, the store carries Lucchese-designed apparel, leather goods, accessories and handbags, all exclusively designed by the brand. If you are looking for a piece of Texas to bring back that goes beyond a boot, the curated selection covers it.
Lucchese is a member of the National Medal of Honor Museum’s Stars Circle, continuing a 140-year history of supporting military personnel, veterans, border patrol and first responders. The brand’s connection to American service goes back to its first U.S. Cavalry boot orders in 1883 and continues today through ongoing partnerships and philanthropy.
For visitors who care about where their purchases go, that history matters. The boots are not just a product. They are tied to a craft tradition that has stayed in Texas for generations.
If you have never bought cowboy boots before, the Lucchese staff will walk you through fit, leather options and styles. Cowboy boots fit differently than regular shoes. They slide on without laces, and the right fit has a snug heel that may feel unusual at first. Allow time for the staff to size you properly and try on multiple pairs.
For a first pair, classic full-grain leather in a versatile color such as black, brown or cognac is a safe choice that pairs with most outfits. Exotic leathers such as caiman, ostrich or lizard run higher in price but carry a distinctive Texas style for buyers who want something specific. Custom orders are available through the bespoke appointment area for buyers who want to design from the ground up.
If you have time for additional stops on a longer DFW trip, Ariat, M.L. Leddy’s, Justin and other Western wear brands have a presence across the metroplex, each with their own niches and price points. For a single-stop, walkable, all-in-one Texas boot experience that connects directly to the Entertainment District and the stadiums, the Lucchese location at Choctaw Stadium is the most efficient and authentic choice.
The Lucchese store at Choctaw Stadium is at 1901 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, Texas 76011. It is part of the cluster of tenants that have moved into Choctaw Stadium since the Texas Rangers shifted their home games to Globe Life Field across the street. Other Choctaw Stadium tenants include El Tiempo Cantina, Starbucks and Spark Coworking, so a stop at Lucchese can be combined with a meal or coffee in the same building.
The store is within walking distance of every major venue in the Arlington Entertainment District. You can shop boots in the morning, eat lunch at Texas Live! and head into Globe Life Field for an evening game without moving your car.
A new pair of Lucchese boots and an evening at Globe Life Field is a Texas day. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026 and combine boot shopping with baseball. The ballpark has a retractable roof and air conditioning, so the Texas summer heat will not factor in once you are inside.
1901 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, Texas 76011, inside Choctaw Stadium across from Loews Hotel and steps from Texas Live! and Globe Life Field.
3,600 square feet of retail space, the largest Lucchese location in the DFW area.
Custom hat shaping and cleaning, a boot shining station, debossing for small leather goods and a bespoke custom appointment area for fully custom orders.
Yes. The store carries Lucchese-designed apparel, leather goods, accessories and handbags.
Yes. Choctaw Stadium sits directly next to Globe Life Field, and the Lucchese store is steps from Texas Live! and Dallas Stadium.
Yes. Cowboy boot fit is different from regular shoes, and the Lucchese staff is trained to walk first-time buyers through sizing, leather selection and style choices.
Since 1883, more than 140 years. The brand started by making boots for the U.S. Cavalry and continues to support military, veterans, border patrol and first responders today.
