Alcala's Western Wear
(312) 226-0152
1733 W Chicago Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.8959
-87.6711
Neighborhoods: Goose Island, West Side
What People Are Saying About Alcala's Western Wear
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The Scene
Founded by Luis A. Alcala in 1972, family-owned Alcala's Western Wear has attracted both celebrities and regular folk with its bona fide cowboy apparel. In full view from blocks away, a nearly life-size neon bucking palomino marks the store's entrance.
The Goods
More than 5,000 hats and 12,000 pairs of boots are stacked high to the ceiling. One of the largest retailers of authentic Western wear in the Midwest, Alcala's also carries a wide selection of exotic skins like ostrich, alligator, lizard and eel. Jeans include Levi's, Wrangler, Resistol and Ralph Lauren. Boots start at $75 and go as high as $4,000. Popular lines include Tony Lama and Lucchese for men, women and children. Cowboy hats by Stetson and Resistol are top sellers, but Alcala's also sells wool hats, colorful 10-gallon hats and even a showcased chinchilla fur hat. Accessories includes buckles, belts, bolos, chaps, and even perfume.
User Reviews
dvirgin
November 20, 2006
If you need Western wear, you will NOT find a better selection that at Alcala's. My colleague and I needed western costumes for an event, and Frank Alcala worked with me at length to help me get exactly what I needed. He was patient, friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend his store!!
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Bearfan
April 11, 2003
Alcalas has a vast selection of boots and hats. They even stock larger sizes for men (14, 15, 16+). Their selection of belts and buckles is adequate. Their clothes tend to be a little bit dated for the current dancing crowd, but to each their own. If you're looking for boots in the Chicagoland area, stop into Alcalas.
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The Extras:
With any hat purchase, customers receive free hat shaping; with boots, complimentary cleaning and conditioning; with clothes, free alterations. On the rare occasion that Alcala's doesn't have what you want, it'll special-order it for you.
Know Before You Go:
If you know any, you'll have an advantage. You won't hear much English at all here, though staff is extremely helpful to those lost by the language.
Category:
Western Wear, Children's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Clothing, Shoes
Payment Methods:
Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
