Back in my day…read more...
When I was a kid...
When I needed new shoes...
I used to LOVE going to Payless ShoeSource where I'd get my new kicks right before the school year started.
Brands like Airwalk, L.A. Gear, Rugged Outback...
Yeah, I was the coolest kid in school back in the 90's... Ha!
Sadly, like most of the iconic businesses from my youth, Payless ShoeSource filed for bankruptcy and the famous footwear brand went under.
Besides the cool shoes that I could pick out on my own...
What I loved most about Payless...
(Or should I say what my mom or dad who were paying loved most)...
Was....
The infamous B.O.G.O offer:
Yeah!!!
The Buy One, Get One for 50% off deal!!!
Aww yes, the good 'ol' days!
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Fast forward 30 years...
And now, I am a parent, a Dad who now has the honor to buy shoes for my own, three beautiful daughters as they gear up for the school year.
But sadly there's no Payless ShoeSource to be found.
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Enter the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse!!!
Yeah, things have changed a lot since the 90's.
Now, instead of shopping at a small-box shoe store with maybe 6 aisles of footwear...
We enter the Big-Box shoe warehouse with aisles and aisles of every style of shoe you can think of.
But if you're looking for those cool "skater" Airwalks or those Rugged Outback work boots like I used to rock in the 90's pretending I was in Timbaland's crew...
You ain't gonna find 'em.
Like I said, things have changed!
Instead of shopping off-brand shoe brands that back in my day were able to hold their own on the playground...
My kids are getting name-brand shoes that I just pray stay clean enough to last them the entirety of the school year.
And let's not start on the comparison of prices then vs now.
The Nikes you want are how much??
You are 5 and going into Kindergarten girl!
But hey, that's life!
#GirlDad
In all seriousness, DSW is THE place to get all
the latest and greatest footwear brands all in one place.
And for the WHOLE family too!
Brands like:
Nike, Adidas, Brooks, Converse, UGG, Crocs, Skechers, Birkenstock, Cole Haan, Dr. Martin's, Puma, Reebok & Van's....
Just to name a few.
But remember it's DSW and the "D" stands for Designer, so don't forget to check out their offer on Luxury Designer Brands like:
Burberry & Balenciaga
Yep! You heard me right!
(More than likely, these high end designer brands will have to be purchased from DSW.Com).
Besides getting new kicks for you, the wifey and your S.U.V full of kids...
DSW offers all of the accessories you may need to compliment your new sneaks.
Socks, shoe cleaner, belts, hats, bags $
& accessories....
Yes, a look from head to toe minus the clothes....
There's a Nordstrom Rack next door, you're welcome!
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Side Note: Brands from my youth that have previously gone under are making a comeback!
Like...
Toys R Us is coming back!!!
Maybe, just maybe Payless ShoeSource will rise once again and I can go get me some Airwalks, ha!
But until then....
DSW is where I'm comin' when my kids need new shoes!