Wow, they don't make shops like this anymore. Max helped me in Mendocino, and we spent easily over an hour discussing boot options, since my favorite brand of 14 years (Palladium) has been sold and significantly dropped in quality. He knew I probably wasn't going to find what I was looking for in their store from the beginning of the conversation, and he still gave me his time and invaluable expertise. Thank you so much, Max. Mendocino and its visitors are so lucky to have you. read more

Amazing people and selection. Will miss them. Hope they have a great life going forward.

IMHO Quality, stylish, and expensive shoes, and other accessories. I admired some small leather crossbody purses to hold my phone, but alas they were slightly too small, but the right price! I found some cute Frida Kahlo socks (as a future Christmas gift) though! Customer service was friendly and genuine. read more

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The shoes at Rainsong Shoes are pretty cute but, let's face it, a little O.F. and expensive for me. I tried on a pair of boots that were on sale and they were somewhat fun but Jeff and I decided they were still not worth the $100... they would have been worth it if I were still living in Boston but just not necessary in California! read more

I bought a pair of shoes at the Healdsburg store back in November and it turned out one of shoes was defective. When I called the Healdsburg Rainsong store in early February to ask for advice in dealing with the problem, I was told the Healdburg store had been sold and I should contact the Mendicino Rainsong store. I thought "oh boy, this is going to be a long drawn out process" I was so wrong! I called Mendicino and talked to Gina and she said she would take care of it. And she did - She was efficient, friendly and kept in touch till the refund was processed. Also, thanks Jeannette for helping wrap up the refund. A+ to both of you for customer service and people skills. read more

DON'T BUY. JUST LOOK! Awesome shoes in stock, my advice, don't buy here, just go to look. I found a pair of awesome shoes I loved called Miz Mooz and I tried them on, they were perfect. I googled them on my mobile while in the store and found the same shoes (labled $185$) online at endless.com for $60-80 depending on color. Free shipping, bought them immediatley. Knowing that they are probably marked up 50% online, and then another 100% in the store....they are marked up almost 200%!! So, rainsong needs to do more research before pricing, or they will lose business to the web. If the strategy is to take advantage of travelers while they are freely spending, then they are probably doing a good job. My advice, write down the brand name, find the shoes online! read more

Unlike the Rainsong clothing store down the street, I wasn't as enamored with the shoe selection here. Don't get me wrong, they were very nice shoes in the loafer format I love however they didn't grab me in the style dept so much. I was a little miffed that their men's shoe selection was so minimal whereas the female persuasion has way more to choose from. I wish this little cove of shoes the best of luck however I know where I need to get my shoes from surely. read more

This store obviously caters to the uber-rich who can say, "'l'll take this pair and that pair and this one here". The sales staff appear to sense if you are a buyer or a lookie loo. Shoes that you don't find in the big cities pass trough here and you wil receive a lot of attention wearing these unusual styles but it also takes a certain person to pull these looks off. Also, a lot of people don't know that if you purchase over ten pairs you get a free pair (call for details). So, if you have an extra tidy sumyour bank account..stop by here and treat yourself to one of a kind shoes. The RAINSONG CLOTHING store down the street and on the corner is a store that will extract a goodly amount of money,u have to have something in this store because it is very hard to walk out without having to have something. Incredible merchandise !!!! They have such unusual finds which are irresistible, they will definately deplete your wallet. Have a budget when you step a foot in this store and stick to it, but allow yourself a generous amount. Don't visit if you are going to say, "can't afford"....because this will not be the store for you. read more

My favorite shoe store ever. They are a small, but friendly place. Even though they're collection is limited, they seem to always have something for everyone. High fashion to rugged outdoors. The staff gets an A+ from me, always friendly and warm. Even though they have a limited amount of shoes they always have a sale section that offers great shoes for great prices. I found a pair of keen clogs there for $50 and ever since I seem to only want to wear those. Rainsong shoes also gets kuddos for the coolest store name ever. I really recommend this place and if you are not into shoes, at least drop in and check it out! read more

I am in love with shoes so I might be the wrong person to write a review here! LOVED this store LOVED the selections! I am always looking for comfort style and a unique and different look. Only wish I lived closer..... read more

Looking for the best, active and stylish shoe store on the Coast...this is it! I have to limit the times I go there in a year as I ALWAYS find very cool shoes (yes, I do have an addiction) or boots or handbags here from high-end manufacturers. read more

Rainsong Shoes - Shoe Stores Near Me - Mendocino, California

I'm happy to support local small businesses like Rainsong. Awesome selection of cute & comfortable shoes including many European brands that are HTF elsewhere. So much more style happening here than at comfort shoe stores like The Walk Shop in Berkeley. I found a cute pair of Italian-made oxfords at a great sale price. The staff is happy to let customers alone to browse and ready to help when you find a shoe that speaks to you. Their companion clothing store stocks an incredibly well-curated selection of women's and men's "nice casual" apparel. If the stores were closer to SF, I'd be in trouble! read more

I love this store! The selection of cute comfortable shoes is great! The staff was very nice and helpful. We even placed a special order to get the right shoe in the right size and color. Excited about the rewards program too although it would be nice if it was electronic vs as paper card. read more

Awesome, awesome selection. Picked up a great pair of short Uggs with a little heel, LOVE them. Also had a great selection of Frye boots. And Frye boots...the good styles never go on sale. Ever. Never online. Never in the department stores. So this is a case where you aren't going to have to worry about a big markup (any markup, really) because you are buying in store, same with Uggs, aside of seasonal sales. Great staff and they have a frequent buyer program, after 12 shoe pair purchases you get a free pair equal to the average of your previous purchases. Love it! read more

Selection of shoes is great....but beware! A group of us (6-7 girls) on a recent trip walked in and spent approximately $600 in 10 minutes in the store. My girlfriend wore the shoes no further down the street than one block and they would not stay on! Her particular pair was approx. $130.00. We went back to the store to return for ANYTHING! STORE CREDIT?? ANOTHER PAIR??? I think not! They will not take any shoe that is "worn" outside of the store because they can not "resell' it! Really? After we spent that much???? And wore them less than 10 minutes???? Just beware of any purchase there. They have a horrible return policy and the young salesperson is extremely rude. read more

Expensive shoes that I would love to own and wear on my sad little feet, but can't afford. Sugar daddy? Where are you?

The shoe selection here at Rainsong surely fits the rustic, casual surroundings. There was nothing that I had to have, thus I left empty handed. Boo hoo beacuse I love shoes :( read more

I live in SF. Why would I buy shoes in Mendocino, especially at this store which is not exactly selling at outlet prices. Well, because it's a really cute store, and when I'm downtown in SF I'm always in a hurry, so when I was on a weekend trip in Mendocino, I could take my time. And the big surprise was that they have a lot of really awesome shoes here, cool selection of stylish stuff, and no shortgage of different sizes. And if you haven't spent a weekend in Mendocino, it's time you did. read more

i wanted to purchase but the salespersons here are rude and unfriendly. there's a shoe store in fort bragg that carries some of the shoe brands this store does and the lady there is MUCH nicer. read more

Shoe selection was great. Customer service was non-existent for people with brown skin. When I went to ask a question, after my husband and I had been ignored for a while, the saleswomen didn't stop their conversation. One of them completely turned her back on me. This was after they had both attended to customers who also had questions and didn't have my skin color. read more

I really want to like this store. I like the brands and styles that they carry, and I like to buy local even though it is more expensive than buying online. HOWEVER, the staff is rude. I went in today to buy a pair of boots. When I walked in, I was the only customer in the store. The clerk didn't bother to look up or acknowledge me. Another woman came in and asked to see something from the sale rack. In the meantime, I selected three styles of boots that I wanted to try on. I laid them out on the trying-on bench. Three high school kids on their lunch break came in to look at - not buy - shoes. The salesperson ignored me waiting patiently to try on boots and proceeded to pull out shoes for the high school girls so they could tell their Mom what they wanted for Christmas. I waited a few more minutes, and the salesperson never so much as acknowledged my presence. No eye contact, no verbal acknowledgment, NOTHING. I left. I live in Mendocino and am in their frequent buyer program. I won't be going back unless there is some customer service training and attitude adjustment. I would have sent this directly to the owner, but their website does not provide any contact information other than the store's telephone number (and I didn't think it would be very productive to talk to the same rude salesperson). read more

When my beat up old slippers gave up the fight during a Labor Day Mendocino trip, I had to bid my loyal companions a fond farewell. (They were only 1.20 Euro from a thrift store in Holland!) While I briefly debated duct tape, I decided that I am much to vain for that and I hoofed it over to Rainsong shoes for some footwear. (It's typical of me not to travel with two pairs for a weekend...) I sheepishly whispered to the clerk that I needed their least expensive and most cute size eights. Rather that sneering at me, she set about getting me a few reasonable offerings. I went with the ADORABLE Børn wedges with a sort of rainbow pattern for $50ish, on sale. Honestly, the store is a tad rich for my blood (champagne tastes, beer budget), but none of the prices seemed unreasonable, given the quality. I get a lot of compliments every time I wear the Børns and I'm really happy to have splurged on them. The clerk also discreetly tossed my old shoes and the new box. I left a different woman! read more

We walked in and I was asked to leave my coffee on the counter. I'm a grown adult! I think I can walk and hold coffee. And then the sales people were just not very interested. I saw several pairs of shoes that o would have tried on and more than likely purchased at least one pair, but given the lackluster treatment I decided to take my money elsewhere. read more

They have a pretty good shoe selection, but I've been there several times and the customer service is awful! Rarely, I will get a nice saleswoman, but -otherwise....The last time I was there, I asked the older (40ish?) woman if one of the Vintage Shoe Company's boots came in another color, and she flatly replied, "I have no idea." I kept waiting for the punchline...but that was her real response. I was a little blown away, and don't know if she was just having an awful day or if this was normal customer service for this place. Other times, I have experienced the saleswoman just ignoring my presence, which is pretty bad customer service for a place w/such high end merchandise/atmosphere. Oh well. read more

Tried to give this shoe shop a second and third chance but it remains to be an unfriendly experience every time I visit, which is magnified because it is a small space...even when I made a purchase, it did not cheer up the ladies working there at all. Maybe they can do an energetic clearing of the space...might help? read more

I was excited to see Arche shoes which are quite costly but oh so comfie, well made in France and great style. (I own 3 pairs) BUT!! The clerk just did not notice me. No greeting. Finally I "interrupted" her and asked about the available sizing and she said just a minute. She went to the back room and told someone to come help me. This person appeared like she did not want to be bothered. I told her what shoes I wanted to try on and she only brought me one of them. When I asked her about the red ones she said "oh Ya forgot those" after she plunked them down and walked away I tried them on. Wanted to buy them but she was too busy doing nothing to ask me how they fit and what I thought of them. I said thank you as I left the store to no response. They just lost a $335.00 sale I found them online. Same price. Too bad they don't realize that the only thing they have to offer is good customer service. read more