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Dromedaris Footwear Trunk Show

Desperado is excited to host our first ever event with one of our leading shoe lines- Dromedaris! Dromedaris International is a Swiss company of amazing high fashion comfort shoes handmade in Portugal. Please join us Friday & Saturday, December 14-15, for an exclusive engagement and chance to own a pair of these shoes & boots. Shoe designers, Werner […]

An Interview with Amy Leistiko

Amy Leistiko is a Pacific Northwest Native and resides in the small town of Bonneville, Washington.  Living in the Columbia River Gorge has allowed Amy and her husband to live the adventurous lifestyle she grew up with. The hiking trails and breath taking views have inspired a lot of Amy’s work.  A talented silversmith, Amy […]

Resident Artist Barbara Slater Joins Desperado for Comeback Art Walk Friday, June 4th! 5-8pm

Desperado is proud to host our artist in residence, Barbara Slater, this Friday, June 4th starting at 5:00 pm.  Downtown Bend’s first Friday Art Walks have been on hold since the pandemic began… but now that Deschutes County has been lowered to ‘Low Risk’ downtown will be holding its first Art Walk of the Summer […]

Double Trunk Shows Featuring Jafa Footwear & Viereck Apparel June 29 – July 1

Step into the fabulous world of Jafa Footwear and Viereck Apparel.  This will be an action packed weekend at desperado with shoes &… as we combine Jafa, one our best fashion footwear lines, with an amazing line of dresses and apparel by LA fashion designer Deborah Viereck. Deborah’s line of Viereck Apparel come in the most […]

Handcrafted Women’s Leather Shoes by Jafa – Trunk Show 11/8 11-6 @desperado

Images of Jafa A.

We affectionately call these amazing handcrafted shoes and boots by JAFA®  “walking on air” because they’re so light weight you’ll find walking as effortless as walking through clouds – at least we like to think so!   This footwear line comes from young talented cobblers from Israel, who take delight in the freedom to express themselves […]

Our Santa’s Helpers Take the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping!!!

Gentlemen, Please join us any Friday evening in December and we’ll help you with all your shopping needs, including fabulous gift wrapping!  And while we help you shop enjoy bourbon, brew, and snacks on us. We promise to take the stress out of holiday shopping.  If your “better-half” is a desperado regular we’ve probably got […]

In Their Shoes – A Survivor Art Show on Display at Shoes &…

Installation by Kimberly Lanahan It can be difficult to understand another person’s experience until you have walked in their shoes.  That’s why survivors of domestic violence, and their loved ones created art designed to express what it’s like to be a survivor as part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign for Bend’s Saving Grace. […]

OTBT’S REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN TAKES WINTER FOOTWEAR TO NEW HEIGHTS…

THERE IS STILL TIME TO PLACE YOUR SPECIAL OTBT SNOW-BOOT ORDER.  PLEASE CALL US TODAY @541-749-9980 After last year’s record winter here in Central Oregon, we’ve spent a lot of time tracking down the perfect footwear to handle whatever winter has in store for the high desert! Look NO further than OTBT’s newest “Off Road” […]