Construction of Houston’s first Thursday Boot Co. location, a retailer specializing in leather footwear and apparel, is anticipated to begin in early August, co-founder and executive chair Connor Wilson confirmed.
Per a filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the 2,625-square-foot storefront will occupy a property along Kelvin Drive in Rice Village.
How it started
Thursday Boot Co. was founded in 2014 by Wilson and his business partner, Nolan Walsh, who serves as its current CEO and acting creative director.
Together, the pair created a footwear brand—which later expanded to jackets, bags and other accessories—centered around “timeless” shoe styles built with durability and comfort in mind, Wilson said.
Thursday’s craftsmanship is shown in its extensive offerings of booties, sneakers, loafers, heeled shoes and even western-style boots for men and women. These shoes are handcrafted from ethically sourced materials obtained from around the world, including partners across North America and Europe, according to its website.
Among the different types of materials available, customers can purchase shoes finished with Thursday Chrome, a combination veg-chrome tannage option developed in collaboration with Le Farc Tannery, or WeatherSafe Suede, which is designed to keep the wearer’s feet dry in wet conditions, per website details.
How it’s going
Wilson noted that construction plans aim for the new location to be open by October.
“We’ve had amazing support from customers in the Houston area and are thrilled to offer the option to shop in-person,” Wilson said in a statement via email to Community Impact.
