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Getting cheap shoes for kids is the goal of almost any parent I know. We have offered various strategies in the past on this site for getting discount kids shoes, but today we have compiled all of our best tips into one article.

* The best time to buy cheap kids shoes is when they are out of season. As an example, we buy sandals for our kids in late September and early October when they are on clearance or winter boots at the end of March.

* Everyone I’m sure has heard about buying kids shoes at outlet stores, but the best bargains here are their clearance items. Since their new seasonal arrivals are always featured in front, you will always find the clearance items on the back wall of these stores. Best of all, many of these outlet malls offer coupons, which can be used in conjunction with clearance items. We have saved close to 80-90% this way.

* This is possibly my favorite tip and it has saved us bundles with our kids shoes. Be on the look out for flea markets in well to do areas. Many of these communities will have a block sale where all of the neighbors bring out things they want to get rid of. Wealthy people generally have nicer stuff than the rest of us, and in many cases we have found brand new shoes still in the box – and paid only a couple of dollars!

Other ways to find cheap kids shoes is on auction sites such as Ebay, or at thrift stores, consignment shops, etc. Many people believe you will only find old beat up shoes here, but surprisingly, we have found kids shoes that have only be worn a few times in many cases.