Hawaiian Island Creations

Customer service is a thumbs down, those two females did not greet us or asked if we needed any help, music was blaring «whatever you like,» with F-​bombs.
Not much inventory, however I did find a cool shirt.

Absolutely the most impeccable customer service. They have a great selection of Maui Hawaii exclusive apparel and gear. Not only do they have exactly what you need to be beach ready but they’re sales team are so accommodating. Gavin has to be one of the most engaging, nice, genuine store managers I’ve ever met. He went above and beyond to make our experience great! Even if they don’t have what you need they will tell you where exactly to go to get it. My 5 year old was looking for a specific watch and we couldn’t find it. The guy behind the counter not only hooked us up with some cool Maui swag but he told us where to find a watch and also just made my sons day. We will definetly be going back here before our trip is over! Also will be telling our friends about this awesome store. Great job Gavin and staff you guys rock!

WHAT?!! MADE IN JAPAN flip flops? YES! READ BELOW!
*Great Maui Souvenir activity for the kids!
HIC, Local Motion along with T&C are for me, the OG surfer brands from the 80’s…
Back in the day (before the inter-​web ;) when I was a punk kid, I’d give my friends who were lucky enough to go to Hawaii some money to buy me a HIC or LM shirt, a beach towel or even better, some HIC flip flops! These were popular requests w/​my friends because they were cheap and easy to bring back some flip flops in their luggage.
When I started coming to Maui in the late 90’s there was a HIC store near a mall in Kahalui & my GF (wife now) would buy a couple mix and match HIC flip flops and they would last for like 7−8−10 years and be super soft and cushy. But HIC closed.
The other day, we were walking Lahaina Cannery Mall and stumbled upon HIC! Nice find & we were checking out the store. Then my wife found the «make your own,» HIC Flip Flops section! Some of the colors my wife and I wanted were out, but they had a great selection for our kids. A nice HIC employee I think her name was Terra (name on the receipt) helped us select and make our kid’s HIC flip flops. Terra was super nice and patient and let our kids watch her use the tool to assemble the straps to the sole (up until that point, our kids were a little perplexed about the whole mix and match process — seeing the soles and straps separate — they loved seeing them made and were proud they got to chose the colors). As we were picking out the HIC flip flops we noticed the soles said Japan… I asked Terra with a bit of disbelief whether HIC’s flip flops are made in Japan and she said yes. She said that the soles and straps are made in a factory near where the devastating 2011 Sendai Japan Tsunami. And after the Tsunami in Japan in 2011, HIC wasn’t receiving parts as the factory was damaged… So, if you’re like us, and try desperately to find things manufactured/​made in USA, Japan, Canada, Europe, HIC flip flops are for you! Plus your kids will love that they can mix and match different color soles with straps. Pics of the actual HIC flip flops we bought are attached & clear Made In Japan can be seen on soles/​straps. Prices were totally reasonable for something not made in China; figure around $ 15ish per pair and sometimes they have specials, like buy one get 2^nd % off…
If you’re looking for fun, customizable, comfy, flip flops NOT made in CHINA, give HIC a try! Shakaz and Mahalo to Terra for hooking our kids up with one of a kind HIC flip flops they’ll be rocking back in the bay.

Scooter helped me out with some shirts that I didn’t know I would like. He is that good a salesperson and I really felt comfortable with his recommendations. He was friendly and allowed me to see myself in the clothes that I liked. He didn’t push anything. It was a really enjoyable experience. I hope to see him again when I return on my next visit and I hope he and his team grows with HIC. It’s a great brand!

A very nice surf shop in the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Good selection of products as well.

BE AWARE!!!
The store seems great and all but there is nothing on sale!!! The lil store next door to them which they own has all the discounted products & is never coincidently open! We have some really annoying pot headed kid name Justin working there who can’t tell me the magical time the discounted side is open! Very frustrating and deceiving! First time I questioned him he said that side is closed right now due to lack of staff but guaranteed me that it will be open tomorrow. So I go back the next day @4:50 & find its freakin closed again! I ask why to Justin & he says we just closed it due to staff issues & we opened it from 1:00 — 5:00!!! Remember I came in 4:50, the kid closed it early & also did not disclose that information about the time slot the first time! What an idiot & a total waste of time! Whoever hired these kids is losing serious money & I don’t know how they stay in business with these ludicrous hours of operation! I called today & Justin answered & asked what time they will open the other side… «Uh I don’t know we’re busy so we may or may not open!» Was his answer. So that did it for me
!?$&@!#*%

I checked out Hawaiian Island Creations this weekend in search of some last minute holiday gifts and was super impressed by the service I recieved from Gavin and Ivy. They were very friendly and even helped me get registered with a frequent buyer card that saved me money. I’m excited to put it to use, as I know I’ll be a regular here :) There is also a great «outlet» store just around the corner with great prices and the same awesome service.

This is a great surf shop with excellent prices and selection. The San Diego girl was coming out of me and I bought three cute little surfer girl dresses. The girls that work there are very friendly and helpful. This will be a regular stop for me whenever I’m in Maui.

i think now the name is changed into Maui island creations. I went here yesterday to buy some souvenirs. i love native bracelets with yingyang signs and also shark teeth necklace. The lady over there was so helpful in looking for the one i want. My over all experience is great.

I specifically went here for the mix & match sandals. I accidentally got the wrong size and didnt realize it til I left the store, but they still let me exchange for right size! I agree w/​the previous reviewer, the sandals are SUPER comfortable and squishy. I just think the whole concept of designing your own sandal is pretty cool, you cant really do that anywhere else. The store also has a huge variety of clothes and accessories for girls and guys, stuff you cant really find anywhere else.

I absolutely live in the HIC flip flops, since they are so light and squishy. You can select the bottom color and mix/​match with any «thong» color. Not only do you make your own «customized» flip flop, they are honestly probably the most comfortable flip flops I have ever owned. This HIC store probably had the most selection of color and sizes that I have ever seen yet. Next door to the main HIC store is another smaller HIC store where you can find a ton of selection on various clothes and accessories that are on sale. Yes, you heard me right, the whole store is filled with sale items.

This was the best surf T-​shirt shop I went to on Maui. Most of the shops on Maui carry the same old brands you can find back home: Quicksilver, O’Neill, etc. I was specifically looking to support local Hawaiian surf brands and at the same time bring some cool shirts home that not everyone else was wearing. HIC was the mother lode. They had tons of cool designs and their prices were much better than most shops. They had some special going on (buy one get one half off) so I bought at least 4 shirts there and love them. The girls that work there are very friendly and helpful. Support local shops at HIC!