I wish a shoe shop liked this was near me! They have a lot of great brands and a million sizes. The…read morekids section is particularly notable. The store has a little bit of a retro feel in terms of its decoration, but you will certainly find something that you need here.

Amazing customer service, something very rare these days! Denise was so helpful from start to…read morefinish considering I have problem feet and it's so difficult to find me shoes that fit and are comfortable. She went above and beyond with such a great attitude and smile. Great selection of shoes, pricey but good quality

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

A wonderful local shoe store that if they don't have it though find it and get it to you! Shoes for…read moreall types of needs.

This place is such a pleasant surprise in Burnsville! I'm not even a big shoe person but is hard to…read moreresist the stylish and comfortable selection here. The location is great for making it a stop on a shopping trip uptown with other boutique, gift shop,

Hidden gem!!! The owner is completely delightful and has a wonderful selection of items that are…read moregreat brands at great prices.

When in Black Mountain, NC, don't miss a visit to Excellent Seconds! Our group of four ladies…read morestumbled upon this shop and enjoyed spending an hour shopping and chatting with the owner, Heather. Her shop is so well organized and not overstuffed with merchandise. She has a lot of very nice women's designer clothing and accessories at unbeatable prices. We purchased many items and left happy as could be. We highly recommend this shop.

I love this store. The people in this store were wonderful to work with, super friendly and…read morehelpful. The best brands and great selection. I wish they were close to Wilmington we would go all the time.

This shop used to be my guy's favorite shop when he lived in the area…read more It was my first time into a mountain sports shop, so while my guy and one of the staff talked and apparently reminisced, I looked at the photos, at the merchandise and everything inside. There is SO much stuff to look at. There are so many different levels of gear. For me it was overwhelming.

Hands down, this was a complete experience and a must see when visiting Asheville. It is a relic…read morefrom the old days when general stores literally were just that and generally had everything. The place is massive and is located in the major retail and dining section, so park where you can. I went in there specifically for some snacks, but walked out with clothes, food, syrup, honey, and much more. They have multiple registers so it was a fast check out despite this place always appearing to be crowed. Also, they have a basement that looks more like a legit retail/clothing store than a general store and they also had a bunch of antiques around too. I was in awe of the old school cash register. Again, this is a must see and is great for the kids because of the authentic and homemade sweets and treats.

Always love checking out Mast General Stores! This one is a two story store with so many wonderful…read morethings to look at. One nice perk of this location is that it offers one of the only public restrooms available in downtown Asheville. The staff were very kind and the store was looking great.

Nice and well organized DSW. I like going to this store when I am in Asheville since they have a…read moregreat variety of decent priced hiking shoes. My hubby was in need of a new pair this time and was super happy that he had several he could choose from.

What can I really say, DSW is pretty solid. I have been to many and this one is like the others I…read morehave been to (spacious, clean lots of selection). On the day I went there was not a lot of people in the store so we were in an out (It was a Sunday around 12:30 the weekend before Thanksgiving). I usually have a hard time finding my shoe size in general (I am a 9-9.5) however even pair I looked at to try on they had in my size.

Great selection of everything you need for running or working. Great Ariat selection and other hard…read moreto find of the best brands in one place! The service is exceptional with people waiting to help as you walk in the door. The value is great for finding everything u need for shoes or even great clothing like shirts, jackets, socks, belts, shoes, suspenders, caps and more! Value is their offering!

Very knowledgeable sales people who know their shoes and really care- plus very reasonable prices…read moreand a huge selection!