Bargain Shoes Considered

I have a lust for shoes but I am a bargain hunter. I once found a pair of Manolo's for $25.00. Becuase of this "gift" I will never pay over a certain price point for a pair of shoes or boots that are not timeless or that do not serve a purpose, i.e. snowboots, skiing boots, running shoes, walking shoes, etc. I wait for sales and seem to have a knack for finding what I want at unheard of prices, even when shopping in vintage, bargain and used clothing stores. Having noted this there are certain shoe stores I will only buy certain shoes from, Payless ShoeSource is one of those stores.

Payless Shoes was never a favorite place of mine, instead I remember Parade of Shoes fondly. Toward the end of their run Parade offered some amazing duplicates of designer shoes in leather and fabrics at prices that rivaled most mid-way shoe stores offerring the same types of item. Payless Shoes was always a place to go to buy keds, flip flops and simple natural leather sandals for the season. With the demise of Parade of Shoes, Payless has taken the low priced trendy shoe market over and are really attempting to up the ante by pairing with some known shoe designers to improve the quality and style of their shoes. Their new collection features New York fashion designer Lela Rose, best know for her ready to wear and wedding collections, Alice & Olivia, a label that have been around since 2002 and is known for its youthful vibe and Abaete, a luxury apparel line. Prices range from $20 to $40.00 and reflect simplified versions of the current trends. The quality of materials and workmanship varies and if you're into buying shoes for a season or two it might be worth your investigation.