Mix’s Trading Post

This was an interesting store to walk through. They have a lot of different things to buy so if you’re looking for any kind of gift you’ll be able to find something there. Husband and I happily left with some gifts and look forward to going back someday.

Have seen them before and never had the time to stop. Was going to be in the area again and this time made time to stop and glad I did. A cute store with a lot to offer. I had been looking for a nice pair of moccasins and they carry a nice selection of Minnetonka Moccasins. Found a great pair at a great price. The pair I found happened to be on sale but their regular prices for Minnetonka are also fair. Kids sizes to adult — shoe to boot style. Nice people as well. Greet you when you enter and offer to help if you need it but don’t bug you. They let you look around at your own pace without breathing down your neck. If you are around the Starved Rock area stop in. You will be glad you did.

Mix’s is a great stop for anyone in the Starved Rock area. They have a great selection of items for people of all ages and styles at great prices. The owners and staff are all very helpful and friendly. I plan to stop in again the next time I’m in the area!

Driving down highway 178 (Clark street) just beyond the down town business district of Utica Il on the east side of the street you will find an old western frontiersmen style of store called Mix’s Trading Post.
Upon waling in through the front door you will either be delighted or intimidated at the décor and style, but do no fret this place is awesome.
From 1920’s post cards ($ 1.00 collectors items) to moccasins to Motorcycle Jackets, this place has it all.
I stopped in on this particular occasion to look for a new pair of biker boots, I have looked around and I was either unhappy with either the style or prices I found else where then I laid my eyes on some traditional style Milwaukee lace up boots (not those plastic buckle sort of things that look like roller blades) with a nice modern touch dual zippers on the side so you lace them the way you like tie a good knot and you never have to lace them again! Thankfully they take credit cards becasue I was not planning on making a purchase but at $ 105.00 who could pass this up. The owner is good old guy who checks up on you but does not follow you around and keeps good conversation short.
If you are from the area and have not been here what are you waiting for? and if you are just passing buy stop on in and check them out there is something here for everyone.