Hook 'Em

Texas brand Lucchese launches UT Longhorns collection with boots and more

Some styles come with a Longhorn logo front-and-center; others are more subtle.

Photo courtesy of Lucchese

As of August 1, obsessive Longhorns fans have new collectible accessories to showcase their devotion. El Paso-based luxury bootmaker Lucchese has unveiled a new collection in collaboration with the University of Texas Athletics Department. Styles include boots with logos, subtler color-coded boots, a stadium-friendly bag, and even a ridiculously fancy football.

For boots, the collection includes two men's styles and three women's styles, and all are mostly white or cream-colored with burnt orange accents. Both men's and women's styles have the option for a Longhorn logo, but only women get the more under-the-radar logo-less look.

The Priscilla Longhorns collection Lucchese The Priscilla allows the wearer to rep the Longhorns without looking like she's on her way to a game.Photo courtesy of Lucchese

Here's a quick overview of the styles, which largely look similar with different silhouettes and accents:

The Bevo ($1,195): A men's boot with burnt orange full quill ostrich leather around the foot and cream leather up the sides. A Longhorn logo sits on the front.
The 40 Acres ($795): A boot with both men's and women's silhouettes, with a dark brown leather around the foot, cream or white leather up the sides, and a Longhorn logo on the front.
The Priscilla ($1,095) and Tilly ($695): Two silhouettes for women, featuring cream leather and elegant burnt orange stitching. The Priscilla is much taller.

In addition to the boots, fans who need to consider stadium rules when packing a bag might consider the Stadium Shopper, a small, clear purse with a short handle and a detachable strap that is long enough to be worn crossbody. Ostrich leather ($895, or "cognac" leather in the less expensive variety, for $395) lines everything but the sides, with a mirrored-L logo stamped in.

Lucchese Stadium Shopper bag Nothing to see in here.Photo courtesy of Lucchese

Finally, fans with $595 burning a hole through their clear purses can purchase a UT Exotic Football, which instead of the standard cowhide leather is wrapped in ostrich leather. It also includes both the mirrored-L and Longhorn logos in reflective gold, with a line that says "Official Sponsor of Texas Athletics" in all caps.

Lucchese UT Longhorns football Maybe don't toss this one around outside.Photo courtesy of Lucchese

“Lucchese is authentically Texan through and through, and there’s no brand more fitting to stand alongside the Longhorns,” said UT vice president and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics director Chris Del Conte in a press release. “What started as a great collaboration around boots has grown into something even bigger. It’s an exciting time to have them back as a sponsor and to keep that Texas-bred tradition alive in new ways.”

These accessories can be purchased online, but there will also be several places to find them in person, including four Houston-area Lucchese stores. They'll be available at every Texas football home game from September through December. There will also be pop-ups at the Etter-Harbin Texas Exes Alumni Center (presumably for the same length of time), a gameday market called Big Bertha’s Bazaar on September 6, and the Bevo Blvd pre-game experience November 28.

They're available just in time for passionate Longhorns to sport them at CultureMap's big fall sports bash, The Tailgate, taking place September 11 at 8th Wonder. Favorite Houston restaurants and chefs will serve up sports-inspired bites, and premium cocktails will keep guests hydrated as they meet-and-greet Texas sports legends, bid on memorabilia in a silent auction, and enjoy more game-day fun.

Read more about The Tailgate here and score early bird tickets here before they run out.

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Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

“Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

“The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

“It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

“The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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