Shoes are a girl’s best friend. We can’t get enough of them. In fact, polls have found that the average woman owns 20 pairs of shoes! And although it’s fantastic for our wardrobe to own lots of different shoes, it’s not so good for our budget. After all, shoes are not cheap as a good pair can cost anything up to $100! And if you head to a designer store, you can expect to pay double or triple that price! Therefore, when it’s time to buy some new shoes, here are some surprising ways to get a fantastic deal without breaking the bank!
Head to the store at the end of a season
A lot of us go into the store at the start of the season and then drool over all the new pairs of shoes that have been put on the shelf. And although there may be a gorgeous pair you love, you need to wait before making a purchase. By the time the end of the season arrives, the pair of shoes will be marked down substantially. It’s because they will be moving them out of the way to put new shoes on display. Therefore, you might get a fantastic deal on a pair of shoes you love. And they will still be in fashion as they will only be a couple of weeks old! Just make sure you keep an eye on the heels, so they don’t go out of stock by the time you buy them. If you have seen a pair on display, you might want to ask for that pair. As they were on display, they will be marked down, so you are bound to get a great deal!
Look online for deals
So many of us go into the store as we love the feeling of trying on a new pair of shoes. But if you head online instead, you could get a great deal on a pair of shoes. Often, they can be exactly the same as the pair you have seen in store; just for a fraction of the price. Looking online gives you the benefit of being able to look all over the world. You might find the shoes you love online in a different country for a fraction of the price. It might be worth waiting for the sneakers to be delivered to help you cut the cost of your shopping bill! And there are so many compare sites that will allow you to check where the cheapest version of your shoes are. If you are unsure of what size you need, a lot of sites will allow you to order a few and then send the ones you don’t want back for a full refund. That way, you don’t end up walking around in the wrong size which can damage your tootsies! And remember if you are buying online, you need to take advantage of voucher codes. There are so many online which will help you to save a lot of money on new shoes. So search online first to see if you could cut the cost of some beautiful new shoes!
Follow shoe brands on social media
Social media has allowed brands to have a connection with their customers. It means that if you follow a shoe brand on Facebook or Twitter, you will find out all about the latest deals on their shoes. They might give their followers a special discount that you can use in store! In fact, as this article says, some just offer a discount for liking them or sharing a particular post! Also, you will be the first to hear about upcoming sales if you follow their social feeds!
Look online for second-hand shoes
A lot of people are buying shoes online which have only been worn a couple of times for a fraction of the price they would have paid in store for them. If you go on online auction sites, you can make a bid on a beautiful pair of shoes. A lot of people have bought them and then decided they don’t like them, or they don’t fit properly. So you are basically getting them brand new for a low price! Just make sure you use a proper site so that you don’t get ripped off!
Stick to classic styles
Although it might be fashionable to go for the latest shoe trends (just look at Gigi’s boots!), you will save a ton of cash if you buy a classic pair. And as well as saving money, they are a pair that you can use for years to come! A lot of the on-trend pairs of shoes fall out of fashion quickly.
And remember to check out the sales at the designer stores. Keep an eye on our blog for upcoming sales, so you can grab a bargain on a new pair.