Hayward's Trading Post & Store — Local services in Milford

I was searching for a men's real leather jacket. The arms of jackets tend to be long on me, so I really wanted a place where I could try them on instead of the hassle of ordering & returns just to try something. Google wasn't helping me find many options in NH. The only real options I could find were at Macy's and they only had 2 styles in stock that I could try (according to their web site).

I kept searching for other potential options using Google Maps and aside from the big box stores It was highlighting things way down in Boston. I zoomed in and suddenly up popped Hayward's Trading Post -- about 5 miles away from my house. Apparently, Google has trouble properly suggesting businesses without a web site. Fortunately, some posted photos indicating that they had a good selection of jackets, so we made a quick trip to check it out.

What a great leather store1 Large selection of Leather Jackets (Men's & Women's) in various styles. They also have vests, pants, Moccasins, boots belts, cowboy hats, and a small section of shoes. They have leather work gloves as well as driving gloves. There are NH gifts (T-shirts, puzzles, etc.) and Pendleton Wool blankets (around $300). My wife said, "Wow this the first nice 'Trading Post' I've ever been in." They typically have the tom-toms, 'native American' items (made in China), and a bunch of plastic souvenirs.

I found a nice leather jacket with a removable lining for $299. So if you need some nice-quality leather items, you definitely should check it out. Hopefully, this detailed review will help push Hayward's Trading Post up in the search rankings for "leather jackets near me"! Since I was focused on my shopping, I unfortunately, didn't take any photos new to share of the store so you only get to see what I purchased. You can always call, I'm sure the friendly staff would be glad to tell you if they have what you are...

My husband and I went in here today for the first time ever, and honestly this is the most fun we have had in a store in a long time. We are 34/35- dove straight in and ended up leaving with 2 pairs of moccasins each. We spent about 2 hours browsing wearing two different shoes walking about and sharing stories with staff. The ladies who work here are the absolute best kind of people out there. They quickly make you feel at home. Not going to lie... we wish they were our grammy’s. The shoe selection was plentiful, but their knowledge and history to share made it an experience all of its own. If you’re a hiker or love great wool sock brands like smart-wool, darn tough, and farm to feet- I have never been in a store that had such a great selection in one place. Lots of fun patterns. Hayward’s trading post will be a regular stop for us here on out. I know we got 4 pairs of shoes but a part of me already can’t wait till we need new pairs. I assure you, take the time to chat, try stuff on and see how these ladies take time to really get to know...

I adore this place. So many fantastic things for sale here. My parents give me a gift certificate every Christmas and I never run out of things I like. They're not cheap, but the stuff is good quality. They have a fantastic selection of "foot-friendly" shoes in very attractive styles. I prefer the leather jacket styles of a Wilson's leather (which IS often cheap - in both senses) but the shoes and purses are fantastic, and they have a large selection of leather and non-leather gloves as well as other clothing and jewelry items. Very friendly and helpful staff; I've often sent the poor ladies up and down those stairs to the stockroom several times to get different sizes of shoes but they...