Love this store. Their t shirts are so unique and the staff are all very friendly. They offer…read morelots of unique items and the store itself is a pleasure to be in.

I have bought so many well-loved birthday gifts and self-indulgences here over the years. Wonderful…read morequality and incredibly kind service.

Want to give a big shout out to the team at Tops for Shoes. I had a pair that I purchased about a…read moremonth ago from them that developed a problem. Dylan and the management acknowledged the issue and gave me a replacement on the spot. In a world short on customer service and professionalism, Tops really went above and beyond. I'm local and will only buy from them from now on. Appreciate it very much.

Looked like they had a good selection and I needed some sort of water shoes but they closed 15…read moreminutes early

Nice guy, great service, he was able to repair my boots (new heels) the same day at an affordable…read moreprice.

Had my father's favorite boots repaired. Gentleman was kind, friendly and efficient. He asked us to…read morecall back the next day. Just picked up the repaired shoes and they look amazing. Thanks for everything! Also very reasonable price. We were quoted 2 to 5 times the price at other places.

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!

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!!!

Huge selection of men's & women's shoes along with some clOthing items. Often it's difficult to…read morefind common sizes as they sell out quickly. The staff is friendly and willing to order needed sizes for home or store delivery. They also have huge sales and special discounts for their preferred shopper program. Today, we found Merrell shoes that retail for $169 elsewhere for a total of $68. That was their sale price of $99.97 less 25% preferred shopper discount and $10.97 reward bucks. That's a little better than $100 under competition.

What a nice looking store! I'm sure its practically new. Just killing some time with our stop…read morehere. Actually there's a lot of shoes in this place. I like the Clark's brand and there was a nice selection of them. I recommend!