Again, get outta here ya negative Yelp reviewers. Some people feel so compelled to leave a Yelp review to complain but don't have the courage to bring up the issue to management. Cmon on now. The last ten times I've been to Blends, I was always greeted warmly and taken care of. Didn't buy anything on some days, and still received top notch service. For those that write low rating for shoe stores, please find another lane. Or address your concerns to management. I think it says more about these people who whine about stores like Blends. Blends is hands down one of the best sneaker stores around, and the service is second to none! I was surprised to see some unfavorable reviews about the service, but after my many visits, I'm convinced some people are hyper needy. The moment I walked in, the staff greeted me with a friendly hello and were eager to help. Their knowledge of the products is impressive, and they genuinely care about finding the right fit for their customers. The selection at Blends is fantastic, with a great mix of classic kicks and the latest drops. Solomon. ASICS. Brain Dead. Stussy. Hoka. The store is well-organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for, whether it's something stylish or something more performance-oriented. What really stood out to me was how patient and attentive the staff were. They didn't rush me or make me feel like just another customer. Instead, they made sure I was 100% happy with my purchase. It's rare to find that level of service these days, especially in a busy store like this. If you're into sneakers and appreciate great customer service, Blends is the place to go. Don't let a few misguided reviews keep you from experiencing this gem of a store. read more

Blends - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Uninviting atmosphere. Manager was very short with me for seemingly no reason; so I won't be shopping here anymore

This hype store had amazing customer service. Definitely the best service i've had at a hype store for sure. Yuki was amazing. I only had 150 and the shoes were 170. He let me buy the new balance for 145. There is a lot of popular shoes and clothes. I really like the way they made there lay out of the store. 10/10 for sure. read more

Blends - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good selection of shoes + clothing, helpful employees, and cool decor. Definitely coming back again! read more

Blends - Vibes - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love how they redesigned the shop. It has a chic, minimal, and fun vibe. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. 10/10

Fast & good service. I was in and out with the shoes I wanted in like 3 mins. Employee was chill af. Would come back again.

Selection is fire. Haven't been to the lab in a minute and this store was cool. Nostalgic read more

Blends - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I used to go the store in Beverly Hills. This spot is dope, clean minimal. I like the music they play here it's right next to a speakeasy next door. One of the best shoe selections around oc read more

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I visited on saturday they remodeled into a dark gray room new asian workers are nicer than older store workers but they still dont have my sizes ): read more

Amazing Service, a great selection of clothes and apparel. Will be coming back regulary read more

Blends - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is pretty disappointing, but so is the lab in general. The selection is limited and the employees aren't very friendly. Definitely not the best experience. read more

Very rude bald worker there that made me not want to buy my item I came there for. Was very rude to us.

Only store I shop for sneakers in OC. Ru is always consistently helpful with all my purchases. If I ever have any issues with not finding sizes he's always willing to let me know when new items are coming. The staff is chill and if your looking to be helped as if you are at Neiman Marcus. Chill out, it's shoes bro. read more

This review is solely based on my online shopping experience. Ordered an item on Thursday but never received confirmation which seemed suspect. Made contact yesterday using a number on their site and was told that I should send an email. Sent the email simply asking for an order confirmation as well as an ETA. Come to find out today that the order was cancelled. No email reply, no explanation. Whatever the case, you don't need sharp business acumen to utilize some decent form of customer courtesy. I found the item for $45 dollars less at another spot so I'll add an extra star for doing me a favor. read more

Love love this place!! Such an amazing variety of sneakers and clothes!! Such amazing customer serviceeverytime! I would definitely recommend this spot for all your sneakers and the store is beyond clean and beautiful!! Love this store!! read more

I've seen a lot of bad reviews about Blends, and I think the store definitely gets a bad wrap. I've read bad reviews about how unattentive the employees are and how the don't even act like they care. I'm here to tell you that this just isn't true, the people there are more than welcome to help you out, they just don't bombard you with questions right as you walk in. Everyone likes different things, but me personal I don't like being asked several question (that's just me though). They'll ask you if you need anything and that's all they really need to say. The selection here is obviously amazing at least for me since it fits my personal style. The prices are a little high up, but the quality of these products are second to none! Please check them out again and don't get discouraged! read more

Blends is a good place to check out if you are looking for men's shoes that are in limited release, harder to find or old school. They have various styles but the weird thing is they only have them in 1 or 2 sizes. I would say that out of the 10 times my BF & I have come, he's liked a pair 7 times and only 2 times they had his size (which was average). It's actually been pretty frustrating. Nothing has ever been on sale or marked down that I have seen either, but you can tell that they are trying to go for a premium or boutique style store so that's expected. We really never had an issue with the price, just availability of sizes and they have been unable (or unwilling because they always said no) to order what we wanted. What's on display is pretty much THE pair that's for sale and if you're lucky, they'll have one other size in the back. Service is MEH. It's a chill place, which is nice. The guys working aren't very interested in you but it's like in an "I'm too cool to smile" kind of way lol. Their demeanor leaves you wondering if they are a customer or an employee...we never got greeted, or eye contact made, not until we had a question and approached them. You'll get what I mean when you see the vibe. We never took offense to it. Some people may want a higher level of service but they won't get it here. We liked the store because it you'd find styles you otherwise wouldn't see at a mall. Location & Parking - The store is located in the LAB and sometimes parking be super tight in their lot. We have always managed to find something but it does fill up. Cost/Service - Pricey (to be expected) and ok service, nothing to gripe about. Where stars get knocked for me is that they don't have the stock. We would have purchased a pair nearly every time we were in there...that leaves you disappointed and the business loses the sale. read more

The selection is decent but the employees here are more concerned with talking to their friends than helping customers. If you're lucky enough to finally get their attention then they won't listen to your shoe size and will only bring you sizes too small. Don't bother dealing with the terrible parking to go here. It's not worth it. read more

There are a lot of really silly reviews on Blends in Costa Mesa. My dude down there compared it to flight club lol... Here is a realistic experience that you can come to expect. If you are a casual shopper and have never been or seldom go into the store, dont expect it to be like a Nordstrom. It's not. The guys are laid back and are more than happy to help you, but aren't happy go lucky super chipper butterflies that you find from people working on commission. You ask, they help. That's it. If you're a regular custormer, they're really cool and chop it up. They generally remember their regulars. If you're going for a hype release, dont expect a red carpet. They know as well as you and every other person in line, that 80 percent of the people going for the release are looking for an easy come up on $100. With that in mind, dont go to these hyped releases feeling entitled. No one owes you anything... Better advice, dont go to hype releases at all.Regardless of what release you go to that has any resell value, its going to be a circus. So if you're expecting St. Regis service, the hop on the 73 south.... read more

This is my priority spot to hit up when I need to pack some heat on my feet. I've only picked up my TKs from this place, but I think the people working here recognize me as the guy who collects Supras lol. I would purchase more from this place but I find myself in interesting situations where I just end up buying the shoes elsewhere... Like waiting in line at Factory 413 or randomly seeing them at a different store. I guess I can see where the whole "elitest" attitude thing is coming off from. You get that vibe from just being at the Lab in general. But there's a cool cat that works here and I think his name is Nathan. Anyway, he's almost always working and is helpful if you have any questions. read more

Blends is one of the Few sneaker shops that's actually run by true sneaker heads! I'm from the east coast and this place reminds me of shops from home. They don't have tons of exclusives, but they do have somethings that you can't find at most stores. The prices are reasonable and the design is fresh. It's basically a convenient store drink cooler filled with shoes. I appreciate a very simplistic selection when I'm shopping. I like the feel of opening the door and grabbing the "cool" kicks. It gives you an opportunity to really see the shoe also. read more

One of the best spots for sneakerheads in the OC with a friendly staff. Great selection of Vans Vault as well. Came across a pair of AM 90 OG Infrared in my size just hanging around like a hot chick who was neglected. Thats like a needle in a hay stack around these parts. Huge score! Located inside the LAB. read more

Was welcomed by two workers, I was asked by Louie if I needed any help. I asked him what the bins were and filled me on their memorial weekend sale. Was able to find a Gosha piece which caught my eye. After my purchase, although I bought a bag, I was still offered one, and am grateful for it because it helped me later on for the rest of my shopping. Always a chill and mellow environment. Gonna come back later this summer for some shoes perhaps. read more

Terrible raffle experience at Blends Costa Mesa! On their IG page they stated they would be giving raffle tickets out from 8-9 and the raffle would start at 9:15! 9 o'clock hit and they are still handing out tickets. I asked one of the guys why and he said "oh we said as long as you're in line by 9 we'd give those people tickets" I said no you guys said the raffle would start at 9:15. His response was "Oh, well we have more people than expected so we going to keep handing out tickets!" My problem with that is that is a slap in the face to the people they came and sat out there for hours to make sure we got a ticket during the listed hours of 8-9! So all these now all the last minute people have a chance to join the raffle too! Not cool! We could've all stayed sleep and should up at 8:55 and still got a ticket! Not cool and I'll never attend another blends raffle! read more

Blends - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The store itself is alright. Pretty small, but had an okay selection to choose from. Whoever runs the instagram is terrible with communication because there always seems to be something different going on with each store vs. what the Instagram says. And they also just got caught rigging the raffles at one of the locations, so potentially about to lose their Nike license. Some of the employees here don't help too much; they only wait to be approached and asked something. The one who normally wears a beanie is pretty rude though. I've never heard an employee actually tell customers "I don't care". He's lucky it isn't corporate and is allowed to act the way he does lol. Disgusting read more

Really cool place to browse for fresh sneakers. John approached me for my opinion on these just been released: minty baby blue color sneakers with a shimmery coat, in the air max, wedge sneakers, and hightop flat Nikes, for women. They were fresh as phuck. But I had just purchased 3 pairs of shoes so I can only drool over them and give him my input. My sister ended up buying the air max pair and she loves it! Anyways, there are huge selections on different style sneakers and shoes on the wall shelves and inside refrigerator style casings for shoes (check out the photo). I was only browsing at the time but now I know where to go when I'm looking for limited edition newly released sneakers. Thanks so much john! read more

Blends - Speak to me in sneakers - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just had a bad experience and I'll try to sum it up in hopes of saving someone else a trip to the store in the future... I bought some shoes online, and after they arrived I immediately did not like them and knew I wanted to return them. First thing I did was call the store and asked what I could do in terms of a return or an exchange instore, and I was told I could mail them back for a full refund or bring them into the store for store credit/exchange. On my first attempt to exchange the shoes instore, I was told by the store clerk I could exchange them under normal circumstances but their computers were down since the power was out in the building. No biggie, I figured I could make the 25 mile trek again since there were a few pairs I could exchange for. Today, I made the trip again, and the first store clerk who approached me said I could exchange the shoes for something in store or mail them back for a full refund, basically confirming what I was told the first time I called in to inquire about exchanges & returns. When I found the pair I wanted in my size, the second store clerk told myself( and the first clerk) the shoes could not be exchanged and I would have to mail them in for a refund, basically contradicting what I was told on three separate instances: 1. The first time I called in 2. The first time I tried to exchange them instore & the power was out 3. The second time I tried to exchange them and the initial clerk told me I could exchange them for something I wanted that they have in stock My main gripe is that there is no communication within the staff, and so far two employees indicated I could exchange the shoes I purchased online for something instore, and the third employee overruled them both and sent me on my way packing, even though I was in the store, with a pair I purchased from their website and wanted to exchange it for something they had in my size at that moment. Not worth it. I've been coming to this store for over 10 years and watched it being built and sent alot of OG Niketalkers to Nobu & co. back in the day cause of their retail pricing, good selection, etc. but this single experience has been such a cluster F that I can easily take my business elsewhere in the future, and their confusing return/exchange policy that (evidently) some of the employees don't even know about. It's been fun, and thanks for the memories. read more

I this place 3 stars for it's current state, but I'd give it an extra star if I were to base it off of how it was long ago when this was my go to spot. I'm just old school I guess. Do they have great shoes? Yes. Great price? Megh. Customer service? Nowadays it's megh as well. If you don't care and just want your kicks fix, then come here. If you're willing to drive 20 minutes, call up Proper to see if they have what you're looking for first, it may be cheaper and people are cooler. I used to be an absolute regular at Blends when they pretty much only had three people running this spot, Jeremy, Nobu, and Gary. This was back in '03, '04ish. I would come here on an afternoon and just chat it up with them about kicks, but actually more about life outside of shoes. They were that cool. Since then, the sneakergame has blown up and become over saturated. All these new kids wearing colorful camo and over-hyped shoes started taking over, and over time, I feel like the type of customers walking started to reflect in the types of people working here. Didn't see the three original people that I mentioned above for a long time, and instead it was these kids wearing painted on pants, thinking way to highly of themselves. They just carried themselves poorly. This place definitely looks like a high end sneaker boutique, and in the beginning, the employees made it feel more like a local mom and pop shop, easy to talk to dudes. Nowadays, with the exception of Nobu, I feel like the employees judge you when you walk in. I'm not going to knock the store for evolving with the market, but atleast keep the employees grounded as to create a better vibe. Enough of the social ranting, more on the shoes. They carry all the quickstrikes, limited editions, and popular releases from all brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Vans, etc. They have an SB account as well. Pretty good overall selection. The display of course, is probably the most original I've seen. Sneaks in the fridge is a nice touch. Line control during heavy releases (such as Jordan drops) are pretty good from what I've heard. Shoes are slightly marked up from what I've seen, by about 10%. Why? I don't know. They do have a sales section if you're willing to wait it out and patient enough for the price to drop, but they might not have you size left. They also have these massive quarterly or semiannual sales to clear up inventory space which is pretty nice. You can always find a deal here at that time. Overall, if you're in the area, definitely check it out. read more

The only thing good about Blends is the display. The concept is pretty unique. Reading the reviews, everyone seems to think that Blends has reasonable prices but it doesn't. It is REALLY overpriced. Also, they don't really have a "rare" selection. This place caters to hypebeasts and they know it. read more

They posted on their IG account stating that there was going to be a restock of the off white (cream/chalk) ultraboost LTD today in limited sizes. Turns out there was a miscommunication and they took down the post after it had already been up for the night. Me and several others waited in line only to find out that they didn't have any... Word of advice to management please keep all your employees in the know especially the ones handling the social media pages... Your boy opening today didn't even know what was going on and stated he wasn't even supposed to come in... read more

Blends - Shoe Stores Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Once upon a time, this girl was a sneakerhead. Then life happened, and she had bills to pay and "business casual" clothes to buy. So her sneaker obsession had to take a backseat. I will still drool over the occasional pair of Jordans, but the funds have had to be allocated elsewhere. Back in the height of my addiction, Blends was one of my favorite dealers in Orange County. You're really just drawn in by the display. Like a kid in the ice cream aisle - really, they have it set up like all kinds of flavors behind glass cases that you open up like grocery store freezers. Just cool. They often have kicks on sale in the next room over, but just as sales go, size options are limited. Blends doesn't necessarily have the rarest of the rare, but they definitely have a better selection than your average Footlocker, and the employees here are knowledgeable and passionate about sneaks. You won't feel pressured and they won't hover over you - You're in good hands when you try on shoes, and if you have any questions, they can answer them. So I say, go forth and buy sneakers. Then tell me what you get afterwards, send pictures, trap the new shoe smell in a jar and mail it over, etc. etc. I will have to live vicariously through you all from now on. Sob. read more

Male? check Filipino-American? check If you checked the boxes above like me, you will like this place. A great environment, good music and fresh Nikes in creative display cases. The store looks really clean. Clean is the right word. What more can you ask for in a shoe store? They stock the freshest sneakers, dope clothes, and have a friendly knowledgable staff. They had a semi rare pair of Jordan's here that caught my eye after a lifetime of never having J's jump out at me. Would be 5 stars if they had better high end selection like rare premium Kobe IVs. I'd drop money on Black Mamba Kobe IVs if they had them. read more

This past couple of years, Blends has been my store of choice (locally) to upgrade my shoe collections and style on the latest trends. Chris, the manager, and Blends's staff have always been helpful and provide their honest feedbacks whenever I stop by for a visit. Their presentations on social medias, in store and on the website are top-notch and clean with aesthetics. I really love the fridge-like doors display for their shoes along the sides with color-coordinations. Plus, it's really roomy to walk around and browse from the main room to the back room where they carry their latest apparel/trends. Overall, I've always been satisfied with Chris, and his staff at Blends. Thank you for all that you guys do. read more

I came here midweek to see what they had in stock. They didn't have my size in a particular shoe, so I asked for a stock check at the LA location and turns out they had my size. Now had I known there was a Santa Ana location, I would've preferred this. Now, in reference to the customer service, I've been coming here for years. I never had a bad experience despite what others Yelpers have said. I guess, it depends on the associate who is helping you at the time. I understand some individuals want an overall great experience. But in the end, we're all consumers. This is one of the only places in the area that has a good/decent selection of shoes people want without having to trek down to LA. Lastly, if you want to shop in peace. Come early in the week. "My last review on 2/3/09 Sneakers in a Fridge! This place definitely has a great selection of shoes for a reasonable price. Employees are very knowledgeable and helpful. I've never had a bad experience here. They have great sales all the time--last one I think was 50% off entire stock out on floor (but it had to be on the ground not in the fridge haha)." read more

Just went there now. They dont carry Nike anymore. So depressing. What happened to this sneaker store? The employee couldnt guve me an explanation. read more

Came all the way from Temecula, to find out they were closed for inventory!! What a waste of gas!! Yelp had this place open for the day. read more

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Orange County doesn't have the greatest sneaker boutiques; however, sometimes you find a diamond in the sand. Blends is that diamond. I love their layout of the store. Huge mirror. Clear, refrigerator window doors for display. Lots and lots and lots of sneakers. Vincent was on staff and was very helpful and knowledgeable in regards to the sneakers. Alll in all, I had good shopping experience and enjoyed my time there. Would come back. read more

Blends is just ok these days. I used to love going here several years ago to check out the latest Jordans and Air Force 1s but the place is not as inviting as it used to be. Much like another reviewer said, I used to go here and talk to the guys in the store and became friends with them. I would even bring pizza to them sometimes. They had all the exclusives and they really knew the industry. However, anytime I go there now the employees are nowhere near as friendly and knowledgeable. Obviously, the most important thing is shoes and Blends still has them but the selection of good exclusives is not nearly what it used to be. Prices are little on the expensive side although you should expect to pay that at a boutique sneaker shop. I like Blends and the location is good for me so I will come back every once in a while but it is really just another shoe shop. read more

Ahaha, I remember when the OC Register first did that profile on Blends... Sneakers behind fridge doors; so fresh! (pun intended) While I rarely find myself with enough cash on hand to pick up shoes here, it's always nice to peruse the latest Nikes and Adidas sneakers. Who knows, perhaps I'll pick up a pair at their next Black Friday or After-Christmas Sales? Like all true sneaker shops, the staff is very chill and knowledgeable about their product. If you're local, make sure you write your name and e-mail down on their mailing list- they shoot out info whenever their next big events happen, as well as special releases. I'll finish by echoing Brad W... Blends (and the LAB as a whole) can get annoying when you think about all the rich kids dressing poor to look cool. Still, it's a nice place to check out shoes when you can't hit up the Attic in Anaheim or Avenue in Fountain Valley. read more

Fer sarious, there ain't no doper sneaker spot in Orange County. Period. Sure there's other spots, but NONE of them have as good a selection, better theme or unique kicks. Whatever your style is, they have shoes for you. And that's what's so great about this place. Sometimes you feel in the vans slips on mood. They got it. Sometimes you feelin like you wanna be a baller in those really high end strange looking kicks. Got em. Or maybe you wanna just play some basketball and look good doing it. They got you covered. Somtimes you wanna look like a slob with some ugly shoes. Sure, they even got some ugly shoes if you wanna pay for em. I've spent a pretty penny here and so should you. I don't get why this place got anything less than 5 stars. I'm going to check really quickly. Christine G. has no idea what she's talking about. Honestly, there's no need to hate on why someone would pay that much for a shoe. Also, honestly, there's no need to hate on another person's yelp. haha Regardless, the place shouldn't get 2 stars. The concept of spending that much money on shoes should. So now this place should get 4 and 3/4 stars. haha read more