Where to Buy Nice Shoes Online
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I’m hoping you can help a girl out here. Actually, you need to help out my teenage son. His feet are growing quickly, go figure. It could have something to do with the massive amount of food he’s been eating lately…maybe?
Anyway, we live in a town with no shoes. Well, we do have shoes…but most of them were not purchased here. This is why our family does most of our shopping online. Driving an hour for shopping isn’t very feasible most of the time.
Here’s where I need your help. We’ve been looking a little bit online and we can’t find any nice athletic type shoes for under $65. We MUST be looking in the wrong place, right? Tell me there are better prices out there for shoes! Please! Or, do I just need to come to grips with the fact that “big kid” shoes cost big bucks? (And yes, I know that for some people $65 for shoes isn’t that much…but we’d like to pay less than that.)
If it helps anything…he’s looking for this style, but he isn’t brand specific, he just likes the look of these.
If you have some great tips for online shoe shopping…do share. My sons feet (and our wallets) will appreciate it. Also, would you mind sharing what you feel is a good price to pay for shoes?
Thank you all so much! Now, to do something about that appetite….
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Tried 6pm.com? They’re usually reasonable in their pricing.
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How about something like this? Or is the suede-y material bad?
http://www.6pm.com/product/7705905/color/151
These look nice, too.
http://www.6pm.com/adidas-k-gazelle-youth-running-white-chalk-black
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Well so far all I found was them on Amazon.com a little cheaper than that.
http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Samba-Classic-Soccer-Black/dp/B0007PN9ZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1283569133&sr=8-1
I’m going to keep looking though!
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Footlocker is usually pretty good….
http://www.footlocker.com/product/model:145588/sku:200845/adidas%20Originals%20Samba%20-%20Big%20Kids?cm=Youth%3A%20Footwear&supercat=youth&id=54406&mvp=prod_tp&sport=all#sku=200844
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Here are those same adidas at Kohls.com for $44.99(on sale right now):
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/mens/athletic/PRD~166530/adidas+Samba+Indoor+Soccer+Shoes.jsp
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We’ve always gotten good deals at Academy Sports. Their website is http://www.academy.com.
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For these particular shoes, the prices are still a bit high, but if you ever need to buy shoes online then Zappos.com is the place to go. They are amazing. They carry tons of different kinds and shipping is fre and you can return/exchange tehm as much as you want before wearing them outside. So, you cna order one shoe in two different sizes and then send back the ones you don’t want. You have to initailly pay for 2 pairs of shoes, but they are quick about giving a refund. There are tons of reviews on their site as well. I just can’t say enough great things about them.
http://www.zappos.com/search/samba/filter/productTypeFacet/%22Shoes%22/gender/%22mens%22
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Have you checked zappo’s? They have a large selection and free shipping and returns. My son loves DC’c and I can usually find them there for 65.00 or less.
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I second the Zappos suggestion by Kim. They are great to work with and sometimes you can catch certain styles on sale. I don’t buy big kids’ shoes (yet), but I do get the impression that they are more expensive. :(
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I was going to say Kohl’s also. If you sign up to get their email’s you will get coupons for online shopping. That is the only place where we have been getting shoes.
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I like Shoebuy, and they have those http://www.shoebuy.com/adidas-samba-classic/332289/708663 for $50, plus this weekend they have a 20% off code for Labor Day (on their site). Free shipping both ways too.
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Have you tried ebay? My husband has bought several pairs from there.
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We have the same problem Laura. Usually if I do happen to be where there is a shoe store my son isn’t with me to try them on anyway! We like to order New Balance runners from JC Penny. Cost around $50.00 (often there are sales). Lasts longer than cheaper shoes. We end up paying more for sports shoes like soccer cleats or shoes for Tennis, but we are more likely to find hand me downs for these because they grow out of them before the next season (therefore they don’t get worn out). The New Balance shoes seem to last well for everyday shoes. Also the local JC Penny’s Catalog store doesn’t charge shipping which saves $ and returns are super easy if you order a couple of sizes and send one back. Pennys also has Adidas shoes on sale now.
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http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=97783&cp=3077570.3079720.2866887.718127&parentPage=family
My husband always buys these Adidas Sambas! The nice thing about Sports Authority is the free shipping and returns.
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hmm, just bought size ELEVEN shoes for our 14yo son this week. We shop the downtown type shoe stores b/c they know how to FIT the shoes, and they get higher quality shoes than dept. stores ~ and that’s all important to me for their everyday. Just sayin’… But I know what it is to have a young man impossible to keep clothed b/c he can’t stop groooowing! You don’t want to know what we paid, but we did NOT buy the $140 pair that my son knew better than to even try on. =) $65 would have been great for men’s athletic shoes.
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http://www.zappos.com
Free Shipping BOTH ways, which is great if you are unsure of fit or something. I often order a couple pairs and then send back the ones I don’t want. Almost as easy as going to a store!! Also, I am in Baghdad Iraq and they still usually arrive in less than a week! FAST SHIPPING WHOOHOOO
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Search on eBay… and keep searching regularly if you don’t find what you want at first. I’ve found some fantastic deals on eBay.
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we’re huge fans of 6pm.com… they have them ranging from $30ish dollars…. hope that helps!
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I love dicks sporting goods! Free shipping https://dsports.mobi/tc.php?p=http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3932300&cp=2460170.3120721.3446252.3100251
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I’ve had great experiences with shoesontheweb.com!
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DSW.com. Join the free membership get free shipping and coupons. The best part is that for every dollar you spend, you get a point. Get so many points, then you get $10 to spend on your next purchase. They also send $10 on your birthday and they allow you to stack several coupons on the same purchase.
These shoes look a lot like the ones your son likes. 44.95 before coupons. http://www.dsw.com/shoe/adidas+men%27s+samba+classic+sneaker?productRef=CROSS%3A&category=&prodId=62317&brand=dsw11brand3700002
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I often find good deals on shoes for my boys at JCPenney – they frequently have sales and/or coupon codes available. I also love Zappos. Their prices may be a touch higher, but their service is second to none.
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We also live where there is no shoe store. We all wear wide shoes so that is a challenge too. We love http://www.shoebuy.com. They have very competitive prices and free shipping both ways. Plus they often have sales or discounts, especially if you register. I also appreciate the reviews so you can better know what to expect of a shoe.
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http://www.zappos.com
they have TONS to choose from and they they pay for return shipping if they don’t work out!
My suggestions would be to get a few and try them all on and return them all at the same time. This just saves time rather than finding out one doesn’t fit and waiting for the next pair to arrive.
“A town with no shoes” sounds like it would make a good children’s book!
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I have really enjoyed Zappos website for shoes. Their customer service is impecable!
http://www.zappos.com
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for school shoes, i usually give my 3 kids each a $40 amount and anything above that they have to pay themselves. they have learned to really scope out the bargains, and they rarely pay any extra themselves. my daughter found nikes this year for $30, and got herself a pair of $10 ballet flats in addition.
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Those shoes are on Amazon for about $45, and you could use swagbucks to buy them…hope that is helpful!
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Sears has these shoes that you have pictured for $39.99. Of course look for online coupons at retailmenot, and see if you can shop through ebates for extra discounts. I bought my 8 year old son a pair of well fitting addidas for under $20 in store a couple of weeks ago, cheaper than Target sneakers!
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Have you tried Sierratradingpost? http://www.sierratradingpost.com/
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My husband usually gets his at Eastbay.
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/advancedSearch.cfm?keyword=samba
I always check this site for coupons.
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/eastbay.com
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I’ve used onlineshoes.com (my favorite), zappos.com and endless.com. I’ve liked all three. We’ve used Eastbay for sport shoes. Endless is some type of Amazon affiliate and you can use your swagbucks on endless. A great advantage in my book! We are a huge soccer family and my oldest son and daughter used to wear the addidas sambas. Those bring back memories. I am so old (56) that I remember when the first addidas hit Minnesota (where I grew up) and the shoes with stripes were all the rage!
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We use http://www.6pm.com all the time. If you sign up for their emails, you get the sales in your inbox every day. Each day, 5-6 brands are marked down BIG time.
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I use http://www.dealnews.com and slickdeals.net to look for good deals on everything, including shoes.
Sometimes JC Penney will have good deals that you can tie to a coupon. For retail coupons I use the above sites and http://www.retailmenot.com.
Good luck :)
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My son’s not around to ask, but I know he always likes MacBeths, which are similar to the picture. You can see a nice selection at the Journey’s website. I know Piperlime and Zappos have great return policies, but can be kind of pricey.
My son just got a pair of Adidas that look similar to the macbeths. He just searches until he can find them cheap.
sorry that I can’t be more help right now.
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Kohls is good, most of the time their sales can be applied online too.
The other “local” place I like is Ross or Marshalls- if you have one anywhere around it might be worth a visit, they have name brand stuff at greatly reduced prices.
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We’ve had good luck with http://www.shoesteal.com
Also, if you know what style you want, I agree with the people who have suggested ebay. We’ve bought several pair of tennis shoes from ebay stores.
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I feel your pain. My husband’s size 18 is a real pain to find. Don’t laugh, but we found them on ebay. You might find them there.
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I like shoebuy.com. Free shipping to you and if they don’t fit/don’t like free shipping to return.
http://www.shoebuy.com/?cm_mmc=cj-text-_-none-_-none-_-none
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In Alabama we have ShoeStation and those shoes are 39.99. You can go to the website to get 20% off coupons emailed or texted to you. They will ship, which is frequently free.
http://www.shoestation.com/duramo/search
Good Luck!
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We love zappos.com
free shipping
free returns
can’t beat it!
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Ialso have ason who outgrowsshoes quickly. He is now 15 and wears a size 15. We have found that ordering online from JCPENNEYS has worked well for us. We can get name brand shoes(think he is wearing Nikes right now.) for under $50. They also carry some styles up thru size 15. Now, you can go to the store have the store order them. When they come in, he can try them on at the store. If they don’t fit then you return them right there and don’t pay return shipping that way.
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Depending on where you decide to shop, you may be able to save some money by using one of these coupon codes:
You can get 15% off all orders of $50+ at Footlocker.com by using the code AFEMMAFL.
Shoebuy.com offer a 10% discount and free standard shipping if you use the code EMMA.
Hope that helps!
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Have you heard of Tom’s Shoes, they are only priced a little less than what you orginally found, but for every pair purchased a pair is given to a person without shoes in a needy country, somewho who could never afford a pair of shoes. It is a great way to bless others while buying the things you need.
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i love zappos- but i also always check out overstock.com for some great deals!
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my son skateboards; and those shoes are super expensive too! normally i go here: http://www.the-house.com i’ve gotten shoes for like 25 dollars with free shipping! i didn’t see any adidas ones, but it might be nice to have options :)
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Take a look at http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com. I found some awesome deals there. They runs pecials on free shipping pretty regularly as well.
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Last two pairs I bought:
($6.xx) Brown multi-purpose, boys size 2, Payless
($8.xx) Converse style, men’s size 5, Payless
But I can’t help you much with the online portion – I’m a stickler for trying things on, and we have the resources here. I do see a lot of coupon sites talking about 6pm, though.
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For teenagers and adults I usually like Factory Brand shoes, you can catch some good deals on clearance. They also often have a buy get one 1/2 off sale…they have that going this week, plus 20% off.
http://www.famousfootwear.com/
Or try amazon, or even ebay.
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