Locally owned and operated, CAAKES is a shop that stocks unique unisex clothing with an urban / hip…read morehop / skate vibe. The shop name stands for Create Authentic Art Keep Everything Simple and has quite a following in the Salem area and beyond. You can pick up a new skate deck, new threads or even catch local artists performing hip hop or comedy in this downtown shop. The owners care about the community and get involved in local events. Shop & support local, and stop into CAAKES the next time you're in Salem.

Always an amazing experience when I walk through the doors! Locals who support locals! They really…read morehave an understanding of the cultures that make Salem so great! Caakes no breaks!

First, the prices were to high. Im not going to pay 60 dollars for a hat. Second, the workers were…read morevery rude. I simply asked for a bag. And he said "nuh uh, no way" They said it in a mean tone, and i thought they were joking at first. I was ready to pay for a simple bag. But they just kept smiling at me till i left.

My teens love this store. My son said there is usually the same cashier in there (didn't catch her…read morename) that is always super nice. I appreciate that she treats them with respect even though they are kids.

We went to Foot zone to look for new shoes, because they carry a large variety of Brooks shoes,…read morebesides other brands. The sales person was very good and had my wife step on the foot machine and then got different pairs of shoes to try on. After trying on Brooks, New Balance and a few others she decided to pick up the Brooks. Service was great and with the amount of customers walking in they had enough sales person to meet the customer's needed without a long wait time. Restroom located in the building and only street metered parking.

I was visiting Bend from San Francisco for Christmas. I stopped into FootZone on Christmas Eve to…read morereplenish my Altra's. WOW! I had the best experience with Colleen. She's an absolute all-star in every way ... knowledge , expertise, impeccable listening and communication skills, and lastly, FUN. Her energy and enthusiasm were infectious. Colleen's the real deal. I left with 3 pair of shoes! Socks too. Having worked as a leader at Nordstrom for over 25 years, Colleen embodies the character of flawless customer service. Bravo Colleen! Thank you! John

Pretty amazing shop. Lovely owner and sales staff were all about service, something you just don't…read morefind in a mall or chain store. Superb carefully culled bits and pieces from all over the world. We loved the Italian and Portuguese boots. Bravo. Will return, again and again.

Women have the horrible predicament of choosing whether our shoes can be enviably pretty…read more(Louboutins - I'm talking about you) or wonderfully comfortable. Have a seat - we aren't candy coating anything in this review. Comfortable shoes, even the pretty ones, often edge pretty but never quite make it. That's fine - if you are willing to sacrifice style. A lot of women are not willing to do that. I used to be one of those women. You can easily see the caliber of heels I adore wearing by spying my past photos. Price be damned - if they are designer and force me to teeter on thin stilettos, I have them. Having said that, I have leaned to also counterbalance this footwear torture act with conservative, sensible shoes that aren't plain. Sometimes you have to make tough choices in life. Don't laugh - this is a real thing. I usually get my sensible footwear from Comfortable Shoes in Burlingame or San Carlos. Sure, it isn't as fancy as Neiman Marcus but it does help me get through a day of work. Walking all day when I am on vacation. Not being restricted by what I can do or where I can go because of what I am wearing on my feet. This adorable boutique featured comfort shoes that I wouldn't guess were. They have a lot of stylish offerings that I've never seen in my usual comfy shoe haunts. The service I received was attentive, non-rushed, and really helpful. I love the sandals I bought. I logged my usual 10,000 steps a day when I was in Seattle immediately after buying those sandals because I was unencumbered by stylish heels that aren't meant for city walking. I felt comfortable walking in my sandals. My cute sandals garnered so many compliments. I looked pretty in my sandals whether I wore slacks or dresses. I still met my daily walk goal without blisters or corns. I love this shop. The service is great, my shoes are super cute, and the money was well spent. Go. Browse. Do yourself a favor - have cute comfy shoes that aren't sneakers to ensure you, too, can enjoy looking stylish while enjoying walks. Your body will thank you for it. Walking comfortably is good. I'll be back. I had to decide between 2 different pairs of shoes which one to get. I'm getting the other ones. You love me for it and I love you back.

The staff and owner were super helpful. I needed a specialty part for a splitboard. Without it, I…read morewouldn't ride the board. They were kind enough to find the part on a rental board and got my board professionally setup so that I could ride. It saved my trip! A+ service! Highly recommend!

Friendly service! Found what I needed, and was on my way. Needed a pair of snow boots, got a…read moregreat pair of Sorel's

Birkenstock - Bend Shoe Co. is everything an excellent shoe store must be. Start with the excellent…read morestaff. They seem to understand shoes and how shoes must match your feet. After a short description of what we were looking for, the young woman brought out the right shoe. Unfortunately, when we got the shoes home they were not quite right for our needs. We took the back, explained the difficulty, and they immediately found a better shoe. When I asked about a running shoe, we were referred to their east side store. Birkenstock - Ben Shoe Co. is now our go to shoe store.

Every year we've come to Bend for Thanksgiving every year and it's not the meal my husband looks…read moreforward to, it's going into and buying new shoes at Bend Shoe Co. It's the service and the selection. Warm, understanding and knowledgeable staff, along with lots of choices. See you next year!

We were referred to Bend Shoe Eastside by their downtown store. I was looking for a specific…read morerunning shoe. Unfortunately, they do not stock that shoe; but, pointed me in the right direction to get the shoe that I want. That is custom service above a beyond my expectations.

This Eastside Bend offshoot of the long time Bend shoe business named Birkenstock - Bend Shoe Co…read more(located downtown on Wall Street) opened a couple of years ago in the Forum Shopping Center (the one that also hosts Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Wild Birds Unltd. and Nothing Bundt Cakes) in the space that used to be a Hallmark store. Shopping here recently was a top notch experience for excellent service from the people who work there and quality brands in a range of styles of shoes, sandals and boots in many sizes, including narrow and wide widths, for women and men. On a busy Wednesday afternoon every customer was promptly greeted and seemed to get the same quality care and attention from the knowledgeable staff who could make recommendations as well as help customers try on their choices from the many casual - comfort brands that included Hoka, Josef Siebel, Born, Taos, Ecco, Keen, SAS (San Antonio Shoemaker), Dansko and others. . When some customers needed a different size or color than what was available in this location's inventory, I could hear the staff offer to have it brought in from the downtown store or arrange for the shoe to be held at the downtown location if trying it there was what the customer wanted to do. My husband and I walked in expecting to spend a few minutes to get my feet measured and see if I could find a pair of shoes and we were both surprised to find such a large, well displayed inventory in the larger than expected light and bright space. We walked out more than an hour later with five pairs of shoes, three mine and two his, that are both comfortable and fun to wear. STELLAR SERVICE: Store manager Stephanie was professional and patient as she assisted me to try on probably a dozen pairs of shoes (in most places I am lucky if I can find one that will work for me) and another woman and a man who were also working on a busy Wednesday afternoon helped my husband. Everyone was knowledgeable about brands, fit and styles to make recommendations for both of us. That is particularly valued by me as I have hard to fit feet and also have had multiple sclerosis since my college years which makes balance and gait a problem so the right shoes are key. This was like shopping in Nordstrom for shoes in the day when I lived near those stores for skilled sales professionals who knew their product lines and understand feet too. This kind of skill and service is how customer loyalty is grown. CONVENIENT PARKING LOT: We lived in Bend for almost 20 years and shopped the downtown Birkenstock store from time to time but popping into this store on a recent visit to Bend was our first time at this location which we chose because downtown parking is miserable and this store location offers a convenient to use parking lot. Next time we are in town we will have shopping at this Eastside location on our "to do" list again. We recommend the store. ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible parking is in the lot right outside the door. All on one floor with ample clear floor space to navigate to displays and seating to try on. HOW TO FIND IT: Map and contact info to confirm this location can be found here: www.bendshoeco.com/locations/eastside-forum-shopping-center/

My wife and I visited this store looking for some shoes for her. We worked with the associate on…read moreduty, David. He was very accommodating, taking the time to answer all of our questions and happily bringing out various shoes until she found the one she really liked. We will certainly return to Danner of Bend and hope we can work with David again. Best, david hutchings

I like this place a lot. They sell high-quality boots and shoes, they honor their return policy,…read moreand they also have a good selection of other apparel. If you are in need of outdoor clothing (in my case shorts) and you can't find it at pine mountain or mountain supply or REI, try here! I got a great pair of Kuhl shorts that I love as well as several pairs of Danners over the years.