• {{product.name}}
    {{product.quantity}} at ${{product.cost}} - {{product.options}}

    • About Us

    dad-and-bob-opening-day

    Founders Bob Karotkin and Irving Ravel on opening day in the first Karavel store on Congress Ave. in 1937

    right-side-of-store

    Karavel was the first Buster Brown shoe store in Austin (2nd in the U.S.)

    Karavel Shoes was founded in 1937 by two close friends, Bob Karotkin and Irving Ravel (Kar+avel = Karavel). We've been around for 87 years as a family-owned, local Austin business. In the beginning, Karavel was the first Buster Brown children's shoe store in Austin, located on Congress Avenue between the State and Paramount Theaters.

    12-3-04

    Karavel circa 1970

    7-19-01

    Karavel circa 1985

    Karavel Burnet Rd

    Karavel was on Burnet Road for 63 years

    Over the years, Karavel expanded into multiple locations, a full offering of mens, womens, and athletic shoes, and certified orthopedic shoe customizations and services. Holding to the original values of the family founders, Karavel has continued to evolve, and find "firsts" for its customers while never losing site of our core competence - Top quality product and UNMATCHED SERVICE.

    store-4

    Relocated in 2023 to 1011 W. Anderson Lane

    Rick-Michael

    Rick Ravel,CEO and Michael Wittenstein,COO

    Today, Karavel is owned and operated by Rick Ravel, son of Irving, and Michael Wittenstein (stepson of Rick), keeping Karavel committed to local family ownership and values, while continuing to serve the ever-changing landscape of Central Texas.

    store-3-1-1

    Expansive showroom floor in current location

    After 63 years at our Burnet Road location, Karavel relocated in 2023 to our current location at 1011 W. Anderson Lane. We have four times the square footage, and a beautiful showroom to host all of our top quality brands and loyal customers. If you havent found us, we are eager to serve you with our unmatched service, selection, and styles!

    Address
    Processing, Please be patient
    Don't Tap Back or Close the Window!
    This could cause the order to duplicate or fail.
    Unfortunately, our digital storefront is down for a bit of maintenance. In the meantime, feel free to shop us in-store. Please check back again soon.