Money saving tips for buying shoes

• Shop at official outlet channels: Many major footwear brands and retailers run dedicated outlet websites, such as Offcuts by Office or the Schuh Imperfects section, where you can buy ex-display or slightly marked shoes at a fraction of their original price.
• Sign up for newsletter discounts: Almost all major footwear retailers offer an introductory discount code (typically between 10% and 15% off) when you register for their email newsletter.
• Check for brand exclusions: Before applying a site-wide discount code, check the terms. High-demand releases or premium brands (such as selected Nike Air Force 1s or Birkenstock models) are often excluded from standard promotional codes.
• Wait for seasonal clearance cycles: The most significant footwear price drops occur during end-of-season sales, specifically the summer clearances starting in June and the winter sales starting after Christmas.
• Buy kids' shoes in equivalent adult sizes: If you wear a UK size 5.5 or smaller, you can often buy youth sizes of the same trainers or boots, which are priced lower and are exempt from VAT.