Back to School Savings: Save on Sneakers!

Back to school shopping can be stressful. Between buying school supplies, sneakers at Asics sales, textbooks, tech, and more, parents often find themselves spending tons of cash. Thankfully there are many ways to load up on savings. What are some ways to save money sneaker shopping? Read on to find out.

Avoid The Back to School Shopping Blues

Believe it or not, one of the ways to cut back on stress it by purchasing school shoes before the frenzy of back to school shopping begins. When are some great times to purchase sneakers? Look for sales after the academic school year ends or during the holiday season. Some of the Christmas shoe sales are so incredible that you might stock up on sneakers for the whole family, for the whole year!

If you are not sure if your child or teen will be the same size come fall, buy a size or two up, depending on their usual growth patterns. Since college students and adults don’t have to worry about growing feet, purchasing footwear on sale months before school starts is a great way to save money.

Buy in Bulk

When you do run into that amazing back-to-school sale, buy shoes in bulk. Some sales are buy-one-get-one-free or have sales after a certain amount of money is spent. Buy sneakers for siblings or purchase sneakers in a few different colors. Some parents have designated shoes for different activities, like sneakers for playing outside, sneakers for sports, and sneakers for dining out.

You can purchase sneakers for your child or teen for the whole year. Buy two pairs to start out the year, and a third pair, maybe a size higher, for later in the year. If you have an athlete in the family, then buying more than one pair just makes sense. By alternating the shoes, your student will protect their feet for a longer period of time and the sneakers will last longer.

Scan the Internet

As school nears, many name brand shoe companies have incredible sales. You can install an app on your smartphone that sends an alert if the sneakers you want to purchase are available online at a cheaper price. There are also apps that give you store coupons and apply special discounts at purchase. One of the main benefits of purchasing your shoes online, besides the vast variety, is being able to instantly check reviews, prices, and quality of a product quickly with a single swipe or tap.

Buy a Shoe That Fits

Be sure that you purchase a shoe that fits. If a cheap sneaker is on sale but is too tight for your teen’s foot, then you are not saving money because this sneaker will only cause pain and will have to be replaced soon. The shoe salesperson can size your student’s feet. Size each foot separately, since it is possible for one foot to be slightly larger than the other. Shoes should fit snugly, but not be tight or painful. The toes should be able to wiggle comfortably and the heel should not slip out of the shoe. Follow these great tips to save money sneaker shopping this school year.