How to Find Discount Designer Shoes
Those yummy boots, shoes, or sandals are out there, somewhere, with your name on them – and a much smaller price tag if you heed these tips.
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You Will Need
- A computer with internet access
- Time to shop
Steps
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Step 1
Scour auction sites
Scour auction web sites for great deals. Concentrate on established sellers with good feedback that provide proof of authenticity to avoid buying knockoffs.
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Purposely misspell the designer's name to find deals on shoes that won't come up in a traditional keyword search.
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Step 2
Try online discount retailers
Try online discount retailers. In addition to already low prices, they frequently offer sales and clearance items.
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Step 3
Do a keyword search
Enter the designer's name as well as the name of the shoe into a search engine to find sales from traditional online retailers.
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Step 4
Shop outlets
Shop at outlet centers, which carry unsold items from high-end department stores. Check often -- you might even find your shoes on sale.
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Better merchandise goes to bigger markets, so bring an empty suitcase on your next visit to outlets in large cities like New York and Chicago.
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Step 5
Shop second-hand stores
Shop local second-hand or consignment stores, especially those that specialize in high-end merchandise, since they carry mostly gently used shoes.
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Step 6
Find store sales
Brave Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving -- to take advantage of department store sales. Other big sales occur at the ends of seasons, typically the ends of January and July.
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Sign up for coupons and sales alert e-mails from your favorite stores.
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Step 7
Do sample sales
Sign up online to receive e-mail notifications about sample sales, especially if you live in a large city.
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Christian Louboutin, famous for shoes with his signature bright red soles, launched his career with "Love Pumps," which spell out the word love and were inspired by Princess Diana.
