Let's talk about on-sale shoes, shall we? When browsing the clearance section of any website, it's easy to find yourself asking, W hat is wrong with these? Why are they still on sale? But, it's time to flip your perspective: While some discounted items are definitely still in stock for a reason, there are tons that trump the regular-priced offering all together. Just think about it: They've been on the shelves long enough for the season's given trends to dissipate, meaning they've already withstood the test of time. Therefore, your chances of buying a pair of kicks that won't get thrown to the back of your closet in a few months is actually higher. The long and short of it? Go sale or go home.
So, now that we've established that buying on sale can give you even more bang for your buck than you realized, it's time to shop the shoes we were eyeing earlier this summer (and are still obsessing over a few months later). Click through for 16 options we're planning on treating ourselves to ASAP.
Under $100 for these cuties? Even if they aren't that practical, it's worth it.
MM6 Maison Margiela Glittered Leather Flats, $495 $99, available at Net-A-Porter.
Get some height without any pain.
Urban Outfitters Yvonne Platform Slide, $69 $49.99, available at Urban Outfitters.
You know that pair you watch and watch and wait to go on sale? Yup, these are ours.
Chloé Knotted Leather Ankle-wrap Sandal, $795 $238, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Show off your baby blues.
Sol Sana Deon Leather Mule, $150 $90, available at Nasty Gal.
Silver shoes look even better when they're discounted...and sneakers.
Nike Air Max Thea, $120 $94.97, available at Nike.
These are actually practical (and a steal, too).
Proenza Schouler Eye Leather Flats, $455 $140, available Browns.
A lace-up ankle makes walking in heels feel way sturdier, and the double gingham makes these easy to look at, too.
J. Crew Mixed Gingham Sandals, $238 $189.99, available at J. Crew.
Like Birkenstocks, but better.
Mango Buckles Leather Sandal, $79.99 $39.99, available at Mango.
These block heels have a removable buckle, so you can wear as a solid shade one day, and multi-colored the next.
Yoins Leather Look Slip-on Shoes, $49.95 $35.95, available at Yoins.
With Teva's this cool, you'll forget they're even Teva's.
Teva Flatform Sandal, $50 $30, available at Teva.
The classic, sporty pool-slide shape, but with the look of a high-end shoe.
Charles & Keith Espadrilles Sliders, $39 $29, available at Charles & Keith.
Everybody loves a #TBT jelly. This Simone Rocha pair may be a splurge, but at least it's an on-sale one.
Simone Rocha Jelly Sandal, $1,200 $299.97, available at Nordstrom.
A perfect pump for right now. Your jeans, skirts, and dresses will rejoice.
Charlotte Olympia Willa Pumps, $1050.88 $525.44, available at Farfetch.
We always see mules in solid colors. Switch things up with a fun (but still wearably neutral) pattern.
Zara Mule Sandals, $89.90 $29.99, available at Zara.
More than 50% off? That's holy-grail sale.
Reebok x The Jungle Book Shere Khan Fury Sneakers, $200 $60, available at Opening Ceremony.
The simple black heeled sandal your closet needs. It will go well with socks, too, come winter.
Need Supply Co. Gabby in Black Leather, $200 $149.99, available at Need Supply Co.
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