Cape Fear Footwear is one of the shops in the Cotton Exchange, in downtown Wilmington. If you are…read morelooking for sandals then this is the place to come. Very nice selection of sandals at a decent price point. Note, these are not Wal-Mart quality sandals nor prices. They carry good quality brands. Service is good. Mrs Tim got some Cobian sandals while we were there. Plastic and cash accepted. Note, this is in downtown so you are on your own for parking. There is paid parking at the Cotton Exchange.

I was looking for sandals during my trip to North Carolina and found this gem of a shop. The…read morelocation was somewhat difficult to finally get to but well worth the search once we followed all the signs! I found all the bling bling sandals and upscale leather comfort sandals a woman could want. The staff was gracious and very helpful. I hope to come back again near the Azalea Festival. What a beautiful city.

My salesperson very patiently measured 3 children's feet by computer, which was fun for them. There…read morewere no wide children's shoes for the child needing them, but they did have a wide woman's shoe. $160 is too much for someone starting to grow, though! I plan to go back for myself.

I can't say enough of this location! See Luke, extremely knowledgeable and kind! Luke took the…read moreextra time to listen and provide the guidance in selection! Luke takes pride in helping people! Worth stopping in!

Under New Management! Eileen is a lovely lady who just took over the boutique. Glad to have gone in…read moreand browsed.

Came in to look around and was instantly pushed out the door by the lady working saying "uh this is…read morea women's only clothing store" very rudely. Talk about great customer service! I left immediately

Love this place!!! Such a darling boutique of with luxury brands (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel,…read morePrada) designer dunks, consignment, new clothing and accessories. All beautifully displayed in a historic cool brick store. The owner was super friendly and her super cool and helpful! They buy your designer handbags and you can ask them to find specific designer goods. It's a great shopping experience for all as they have comfy couches and sports for your man while you dig through all the glorious gems in here!!! Love this place and will totally go back!!!

While downtown we stopped into Divine Vintage. The place has men's and women's clothing. They…read morehad t-shirts, dresses, tops, and bottoms. They have a decent selection but for the prices, not so much. The T-shirts that ranged from just old shirts from early 2000's and some 90s, were $30+ a piece. I love a good consignment shop and vintage store but not ones with super inflated prices. The customer service was also lacking, when we walked in the person working just continued to play on their phone and did not really pay much attention to us.

LOVE this little store. Absolutely adorable and clean. Easy to navigate and spacious. Love how they…read morehave a mix of vintage pieces and new items. The new still have a 70s and vintage vibe. Huge selection of accessories and shoes too. Side note. Don't bring food or drinks. They will make you put it down. Kinda a hassle, but I totally get why and respected the rule. Just a heads up!

Awesome store! Kelsey even let me look and try on the clothes that weren't priced. Naturally I…read morewalked out with a unique floral maxi dress. Just waiting on a price for a chic hat from Napoli!

We were recommended the Cotton Exchange as a place to see in Wilmington. We passed by an art…read moregallery, a clothing store, and a coffeehouse inside there. We didn't spend much time there, yet we enjoyed browsing the stores there. It was a brief walk from our hotel and a place to explore. January 24, 2026

A quaint area to shop near the river. The cotton exchange history and old buildings are a favorite…read moreof mine to visit. The shops and restaurants frequently change and it's always nice to see the new shops. Shop owners are very friendly and hospitable. There are restaurants, cafes, clothing, jewelry, paper, furniture shops and more. We always find something new and intriguing. I have brought stroller through and it's not very easy to navigate on wheels. Expected tourist area prices.

Got the cutest shirts here today. The lovely lady from NY who works here is the sweetest too! First…read moretime here but we will be back for sure. Love supporting local shops. Customer service too notch.

This store is full of cute, funny, and unique things! It was also really affordable. I got an…read moreadorable coaster and magnet to remember our trip to Wilmington. Great place to get gifts for people.