trying to be a wise shopper by buying branded items on sale
By Cutie18f
@Cutie18f (9551)
Philippines
January 22, 2013 7:08am CST
After I had purchased a pair of branded shoes on sale last year, I have decided to now start buying only branded shoes which are on sale. You see the pair I bought last year is still amazingly intact and sturdy. I bought it at 40% off its regular price so I was able to save a lot. The price was just similar to any regular shoes that are not branded and which get broken after a week or two.
Incidentally, for the 4th time this school year our kid came home with broken shoes. I decided to buy her a pair of branded shoes on sale. We were able to get one for half its original price. It is pure leather, so I find it quite amazing how much savings I had on that purchase.
From now on, it will be branded footwear for me, but only if they are on sale.
4 responses
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
25 Jan 13
I do the same thing.
I don't mind buying skirt, blouses and other clothes from cheap store.
However, when it comes to footwear I always prefer to buy the branded one on sale.
I bought two pairs last December when my favorite brand was on sale.
@anderson9 (33)
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23 Jan 13
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@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
22 Jan 13
I'm also a huge fan on sale items! 
But when it comes to footwear, my husband and I don't mind if we have to pay full price as long as it is very comfortable and sturdy and will give the proper support for our backs. I only have a couple of shoes because some of them are quite pricey. And since they're branded, surprisingly most of them are going on its 3rd year with me. It's really a good investment. Judging by their condition, they're still good for the rest of the year. Too bad I'm the only one in the family who have this size, otherwise, I can share some of them so I will have some space in my closet for new shoes! 
But then, I can always donate the ones that I cannot use anymore or those that I just got tired of using.
But when it comes to footwear, my husband and I don't mind if we have to pay full price as long as it is very comfortable and sturdy and will give the proper support for our backs. I only have a couple of shoes because some of them are quite pricey. And since they're branded, surprisingly most of them are going on its 3rd year with me. It's really a good investment. Judging by their condition, they're still good for the rest of the year. Too bad I'm the only one in the family who have this size, otherwise, I can share some of them so I will have some space in my closet for new shoes! But then, I can always donate the ones that I cannot use anymore or those that I just got tired of using. 
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
22 Jan 13
I found a brand of walking shoes that I really like. I bought my first pair at a thrift store. They were almost brand new. They are 1/2 size too big but I just wear two pairs of socks and that works.
The retail price is between $50 - $70 and although I really like these top quality shoes and I need good supporting shoes, that price is just way too steep for me.
I found a pair of this brand at a discount store for $25 in my shoe size. Then my daughter found another pair in my exact shoe size at a thrift store. They are like new. So, by a little looking around, I have three pairs of shoes of my favorite brand that I did not pay full price. My feet are so happy!!!
