I seriously love this place and it's the only shop I'll get my Birkenstocks from. Not only do they have a huge selection of Birkenstocks but they also have a large variety of clothing, bags and skate gear! Don't sleep on this gem. I went yesterday and they were having a sale on Birkenstocks so I able to get two pairs for the price of one. The staff is so friendly and the owners are always on site and are just the loveliest people I have ever met. So don't hesitate it might look unassuming from the road but this little gem packs a lot of amazing deals in there! read more

Trade Winds Cove - Half the back wall of trade winds - Jewelry Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

the woman who runs the birk side is incredibly rude. I love supporting smaller businesses but she was so unkind and off putting. sad since the husband has always been delightful read more

The owners are very sweet and always eager to help customers. They have high quality unique jewelry at very very reasonable prices. 10/10 recommend! read more

Great variety of jewelry and you can't go wrong with Birkenstocks being next-door Nancy and her husband are wonderful. People will be back soon. read more

The store is the best the owner is the best. Buy your birks and more here. Best service, selection and more!

Has the biggest selection of Birkenstock and tons and tons of jewelry! Also has a great selection of clothing.

Love everything in this store. They have the largest selection of Birks in all styles and sizes. The sales ladies are experts in selecting and fitting the right Birk for you. I have multiple pairs from summer to winter styles. Well worth the money! read more

Hi I am LindaK, from The Woodlands,Tx Nancy & Dave are super people, they have the best Customer Service and shoes around. Their quality of Birkenstock is the best and their stock is unbelievable. I miss them they are super people and their shoes are great! read more

And this folks is why brick and mortar stores need to stay alive... less then a month ago I had to replace my 2yr old Birkenstocks. Went in and the two women that run the place are great. 30 daya later unfortunately the new shoes break. Brought them in there today and she says no problem, gets me a new pair and off I go. Had I ordered them online no way that would have happened. Highly recommend stopping in for great customer service!! read more

I went in to buy my first pair of Birkenstocks and couldn't have asked for better service! The two women in the Birkenstock side of the store were so remarkable, patient and friendly! They brought out box after box for me to try on and feel for comfort. I can't recommend this place enough! Great customer service and much better prices than online. Will definitely recommend to family and friends! read more

I have been shopping here for about 30 years. I always find the cutest clothes and now my teens love getting birkenstocks here. I would rather support a small business any day than order online. Also love all of the jewelry. Every time I'm in town from Florida I make it a point to stop in. Can't wait to stop by today! read more

I have been buying my Birkenstocks at Tradewinds since 2003, and I will continue to do so. The owner of the store is kind, helpful, and friendly, but above all, she cares that customers are happy and that they find shoes that are comfortable. She is not just looking for a sale. She knows how to build relationships. Today, she took care of me with her usual kindness, letting me know that the shoes I love are not being made any more. So, I bought two pair! She also made an exchange for me, realizing that I simply needed another size. We traded out the shoes--just that easy. I recommend Tradewinds to anyone that is looking for comfortable shoes. The owner wants to help. read more

Tradewinds is a cool little store located near downtown Crystal lake. I think what Tradewinds is probably best known for is their birkenstocks collection. With in the past five years they have rented out a store front next to theirs to cater to nothing but birkenstocks. So if you are in the area and in the mood for some new sandals- definetly check this place out. Tradewinds is a bizarre little store- but in a good way if that makes any sense. I hope it does- I don't want to give off a bad impression- I highly recommend patronizing this establishment. They have a large selection of jewelry from Caribbean inspired necklaces to body piercings. I'd also like to note that if you are there for a new piece for pierced body and they don't have what you want- 9 times out of 10 they are more than happy to order exactly what size or style you are looking for. You'll also find a huge selection of hippie inspired clothing and skater type clothes. A giant selection of back packs and usually ten or twelve different snow boards. I can honestly say this place more than likely has something for everybody. The prices are decent and the employees and owners are very helpful and polite. If you are in this neck of the woods give it a little look around- you will very probably be surprised. read more

I was looking for a very specific pair of men's Birkenstocks and after much searching I happened across Tradewinds Cove. I called them up and they had the item I needed, unfortunately, I was an hour away and they closed in an hour. Cindy actual kept the store open a couple minutes in order for me to get my shoes, they were awesome! Excellent customer service! If you are searching for ANY pair of Birkenstocks, check out Tradewinds, it is likely they have what you are looking for. read more

I grew up with the head shops of Rogers Park and Old Town in Chicago, places like Four Heads, Adam's Apple, The Alley, and Uno's Bizarre Bazaar. Tradewinds is definitely not one of those, and it also isn't the typical Deadhead shop like Sunshine Daydream in Lake Zurich either. What it offers though are cool, hippie style clothing, plus gear for the skateboard crowd. It is a store difficult to peg. It is also a store that is difficult to navigate because they have packed quite a bit of stuff into not-so-quite-a-big space. That is not necessarily a bad thing, it just is what it is. A fun little store that you will enjoy. read more

My favorite local skate shop. Back in 2012 my friends and I would make our parents drive us here just to look at the huge selection of skateboards and longboards. For my 15th birthday my mom brought me here and said I can choose any longboard I wanted. I remember buying the board and Dave, one of the wise old owners, allowed me to swap out the wheels for some different ones that are meant for free riding. I just thought it was really cool to do that because most shops would've have done that, or they would have for a hefty fee. Now it's 2015 and I'm getting back into skateboarding; If you stop skateboarding for a while you know how it is. Your board gets all gross, your wheels become unusable, the only salvageable part are the trucks. Trade Winds Cove is a place that sells skateboards, longboards, birkenstocks, clothing, shoes, and more. My recent visit there really changed how I look at local businesses. So I go in there and I'm greeted very nicely and I tell her I'm here to look at the skateboards. She points me to the area and allows me to shop in peace. After looking at a bunch of decks I choose a blank, since I was never a fan of brand-name decks. What's cool about the boards there is they come with free grip tape, which is the black sand-paper-like sheet on the top of a skateboard. I also needed wheels and I bought blank wheels for a very affordable price tag. Finally I purchased bushings and I was ready to check out. I swiped my card through their machine and I was on my way. But before I left I asked about these stickers that said "Buy Local" as in buy at local skate shops. I asked if I could take one and she said take a few. Just a few months earlier I was at Zumiez, a well known franchised skate shop. I was so close to buying a skateboard but what turned me off was you had to pay for the grip tape separate, pus I wouldn't be able to ride it for a month since I was going on vacation. Now that I think about it, I'm glad I didn't purchase that board because Zumiez is a multi-million dollar company that can hold it's own. The sad reality is, I've seen two local skate shops close in my life because of money issues. Local stores are harder to come by, and most of these stores have unmatchable customer service. Trade Winds Cove is a genuine store with genuine people and amazing prices. I will continue to support them as long as skateboarding continues to be my hobby. read more

I've been a loyal Birkenstock sandal wearer for years, and it's been great having a place so close to get new pairs when I wear them out. They have a GREAT selection, with tons of colors and styles to choose from. Last time I went in, I was all ready to buy "the usual", but after striking up a conversation with the staff, I tried a new style that I LOVE even more than the ones I wore before. I will definitely be back. read more

Love this hidden gem!! They have the cutest dresses you will ever find. Everyone asks me omg where did you get that? Cus you dont see the type of stuff they have jus anywhere. I'm obsessed with them. I own 3 now and will def be back to more. Thinking of grabn a few saddle blanket jackets from here as well, jus cant decide which colors??!! Def check it out, you wont be disappointed. Staff is super friendly and helpful but they don't overwhelm you at all!! read more

Love this place. I don't know what Ed R. Is talking about in his comments! My husband bought his first pair of Birks a couple of weeks ago on a very busy Saturday. Owner and staff so patient and friendly trying to fit him with a large very wide foot. He loves them and wished he had gotten them sooner. Best selection hands down than any other place and the best prices! Have been shopping at Tradewinds for years!!!! Everyone there is so helpful and friendly. They sell some beautiful one of a kind high quality pieces of jewelry! I have bought jewelry, shirts, blankets, all of my Dansko shoes for work. (I wouldn't go anywhere else for them), etc. As for refunds for purchases. They have clearly posted signs so that people are aware of their policies! But I have been so happy with my many purchases there I've never returned anything!!! read more

Before going to Trade Winds, you need to know this is one of the long-standing, much-loved institutions of Crystal Lake. Us locals have a loving place in our hearts for the husband-wife owners of this shop. Many of us have been shopping there for years. The owners are the super friendly hippie grandma and grandpa you've always wanted. They will make sure you get the shoes, clothes or accessories you need and that it's top quality. It's the place to go for Birkenstocks, hippie clothes, trendy patches, hippie jewelry, etc. Basically, if you don't like the Grateful Dead and sweet hippie grandparents, you may want to shop elsewhere. read more

No refunds, only exchanges. The owners were not friendly. No men's sandals on display. After estimating your size by eyeballing your foot, they bring whatever men's sandals they feel like bringing. Not recommended. read more

Bought my daughter a pair of Birkenstocks. After wearing them for 4 hours, she came limping home. Brought them back the next day, the lady that gave her an ill-fitting pair, said "Oh, her feet are wide". I said, she's 12, and wears a normal size shoe, she doesn't have a wide foot, and if her foot is wide, why did you sell me these shoes yesterday? Oh, well this pair might run narrow, we don't give money back, just store credits. I said what am I supposed to buy in this shoe store for $135.66, when all you sell is Birkenstocks. She gets the owner and they fit my daughter into Birki's Shetland. I say, how much are they? They say the shoe is an even exchange. I said, "How much is the shoe", again I get the shoe is an even exchange. I go home to find the Birki's Shetland is a $95.95 shoe everywhere else on the planet. Not an even exchange, just an even RIP OFF! Never ever again. Don't shop here, you will be sorry! read more

Trade Wind Coves always has the cool kicks in stock that all the kids are sporting these days! My daughter had me take her there for years for her Birkenstocks and various other shoes of the running and tennis variety with and without leds that light up upon impact. The store has a plethora of heady threads, skater gear, jewelery, and incense.. BTW Dave (co-owner) was my 5th grade science teacher way back in 1972 (you do the math), and for that i thank him; Rock on Dave! #EnjoyYourLife read more

Nancy is so knowledgeable about foot problems. I trust her to help me find the right shoe. The staff is also knowledgeable and helpful. All of the merchandise is excellent quality. Beautiful scarves, mittens, tops, and jewelry. read more

Wonderful customer service. Really tailored to my needs. Didn't rush me and let me tried on many many many pairs of birks. Would give 6 stars if possible. Repeat customer. They have a great selection of color, sizes, and styles. Highly recommend. read more

I love love love this place used to get all my longboards there would tell everyone of my Friends about this place and even they got their boards here but only down side they definitely didn't have the same amount of longboards when I went in u literally Couldn't walk there were so many boards now theres like 2 bring the boards back!! read more

This place has a great selection of long boards, mine broke about a week ago and no other store that I went to had what I was looking for. The owner was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic about his job. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about his products! I would recommend this store to anyone who needs a long board! Also while the owner was taking the trucks and wheels off the deck I took the time to look around. Trade winds also has an amazing selection of mocasins, clothing, jewelry, and other various products! If I had more time I would have looked around more and bought something else! This place is definitely a treasure! read more

Terrible service!!!!! The manager Tom offered sale price for an earthwing long board. The board looked used, it had some nicks and scratches but my daughter loved it. We got to the counter and he charges $208. What??? I corrected him and said 108. He apologized and said he made a mistake. Yeah a $100 mistake. I felt cheated. The sales person confirmed he said $108. I would have bought the board had he not offered a sale price and backed out of it. What kind of business is that? I can't do business with a shady person like that. He lost a customer and disappointed a little girl. read more

Absolutely wonderful!!! Called this morning after the snow storm-told me they were open! Walked in and the nice lady asked-- are you the person that called from Wauconda? She remembered- then took time with my daughter to make sure she had the right size- and care for her sandals and made sure she was happy! On a different note- my best friend shops there and she remember her and her husband too!! I wont go anywhere else but here!!! read more

Tradewinds Cove... it's like Etsy in a physical store! Half skate/longboard shop- half hippie attire- their clothes a staple in my wardrobe. Have such an awesome selection of pants, hoodies, t-shirts, etc. Perfect for festival clothing, and just fun outfits. Always get so many compliments when i rock the stuff I get from Tradewinds. Bought my boyfriend a shirt and skateboard here from his birthday and he loved it. Honestly, tops this place off is the staff. The owners are so sweet and helpful.. every employee is a dead head which is awesome. LOVE this place- cant wait till I get paid next... probably gonna buy that grateful dead hoodie Ive been eyeing :) read more

As a first time customer I am sooo very pleased with the store!!! The woman was very helpful I bought myself two pair and my son a pair as a result! I've always worn Birkenstocks but had never bought from here and in the future will only buy from here :-) read more

such a wonderful time going here. definilty will find something you love here!

My favorite store since the 90's in high school I would go there everyday day to buy something

Best jewelry selection and prices I've ever seen. This is my go to place for all my jewelry. The owners are friendly and the staff is amazing as well. You need to shop here! read more

The best place to buy Birkenstocks. They have a great selection of harder to find colors and styles and their prices are slightly below retail. The ladies who work there are warm and welcoming and helped out with proper sizing and color selection. At the time of purchase they give you lots of info on breaking your shoes in and how to properly care for them. I look forward to going back and wish every shoe buying experience could be as great:) read more