This year I'll have 4 kids in school and all 4 of them need everyday shoes and gym shoes for school. We spent the morning trying on shoes to see who would need what. After going through our shoe tote we were able to find each child a pair of gym shoes that fit and Sapphire a pair of NEW shoes that I bought previously off of a clearance rack for a few bucks. That left us needing 3 pairs of NEW shoes (for Otis, Reagan and Elliot). Last year I went to Payless Shoes in hopes of finding Otis & Reagan new shoes for under $20. Last year I hit a home run and ended up with 2 new pairs of shoes for $13 (read about it here).
I found a text coupon in a magazine for 20% of your entire purchase at Payless and currently they are running their B1G1 1/2 off sale and the two deals can be combined!!
If you are interested in the 20% text coupon - text BRASH to 747474 and you'll receive a coupon code to give the cashier. (BRASH is a new line of fragrances & makeup that Payless is carrying but the 20% off coupon is good on the purchase of anything in the store)
I packed the 6 kids up and we headed to Payless on a mission to spend no more than $40 on new shoes. Let's just say that this year we didn't hit a home run...instead we hit a GRAND SLAM!! We knew we needed 3 pairs of shoes but with the B1G1 1/2 off sale we were on the look out for a 4th item to purchase and it was up in the air as to who was going to get that item depending on who could find the cheapest 4th item that was also an item we could use.
Otis found these: $26.99 on sale for $9.00
Reagan found these: $22.99 on sale for $7.00
Elliot found these: $29.99 on sale for $5.00
4th item - Willow found these: $17.99 on sale for $4.00
Orig Price: $97.96 before tax
Sale Price: $25.00 before tax
Final Price (after B1G1 1/2 off & 20% off text coupon): $15.20 before tax
84% SAVINGS!!! I don't think I could have gotten the kids ONE pair of shoes for this price even at Walmart. If you're in need of new shoes for your kiddos I'd hit your local Payless first :)
