“A bargain is something you can’t use at a price you can’t resist.”
Franklin P. Jones
The struggle…
I love shoes, but sometimes they are costly. Especially since I’m a college student, I don’t make enough money to buy shoes that cost $100 and above every week. So I usually shop for shoes that are below the retail price.
Usually, I find deals on shoes near my local outlet mall. The Shoppes at Woodstock has a great selection of stores.
- Nike
- Puma
- Adidas
- New Balance
- Vans
- Converse
What I find
I go to Nike and Adidas religiously. Upon my visit, I have found outstanding deals. One time, I found a pair of Air Max 1 ‘Puerto Rico.’ I asked my girlfriend if I should purchase them, but she said no. Another time, I found a pair of Jordan 3 “AWOK,” and I was shocked because this shoe was hyped up by many people. Yet, it is at a discount store to be sold.
Across the country, many people have been able to buy expensive shoes under retail prices. For example, the Air Max 97/1 ‘Sean Wotherspoon’ goes for $900 and above on aftermarkets, but a Nike Outlet in Oregon sold the shoe for around $60. Whoever was near that location was a happy customer or reseller.
Deals Online
eBay. I find great shoes from the past. I use eBay to buy my running shoes and older Jordan 1s. The auction system on the site can make it easy to buy shoes at a price I desire.
Stockx. I use this site to buy brand new shoes. They verify and check to see if the shoe is real. On the site, they have a “below retail” section where a customer buys shoes under the retail price.
SwisherKicks. I use his site since I was in high school. He has shoes at great prices and a very nice selection.
You should definitely check out your local outlet mall, discount stores, or websites. You may never know what unique or exclusive sneakers you may find.
The Sole of the Shoe 