Back to School with Famous Footwear

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If 2013 attendance trends follow last year’s, more than 49.8 million students will attend public elementary and secondary schools, and 21.6 million students are expected to attend American colleges and universities. Studies show that shopping is already underway, clothing and shoes make up the bulk of parents’ budgets for Back-to-School, and the season can stress parents out. *

•       More than 20% of parents start shopping for back-to-school in July, 32 % wait until August and 6% typically wait until school begins (September or after).

•       Roughly 35% plan to spend the majority of their budgets on clothes, and  15% think at least 30% of their budget will be spent on shoes.

•       The average person with children in grades K-12 will spend $129.20 on shoes.

•       More than 70% of back-to-college shoppers will buy new shoes, spending an average of $75.81.

•       Roughly 65% of back-to-school shoppers find some aspects of the transition to school stressful, including extra spending, preparing and getting necessary items in time.

To make the season a little easier for busy parents and shoe lovers, Famous Footwear is providing the tips below on the latest trends that are budget friendly for families and cost-conscious shoppers.

STYLES THAT ARE IN STYLE AND BUDGET-FRIENDLY FOR FALL

As you may know, all shoes at FamousFootwear are the season’s current, on-trend styles, and shoe shoppers can find shoes for adults and children in any store or via famousfootwear.com.

•       Neon is on trend.

•       Canvas shoes continue to make the grade.

•       Lace-up boots are the must-have for the stylish teen this fall.

•       Flats are always a favorite for comfort and versatility, and this fall metallics are still hot.

•       School shoes for uniforms will remain a staple for many kids

•       So will backpacks and string bags.

 My Thoughts


Summer is almost over and before we know it, we'll be heading back to school. One of the first stops on my back-to-school list is always Famous Footwear. Its like stepping into shoe heaven. We can get shoes for the whole family in one stop, from the toddler to mom. I may not be going to school, but I'll be driving them there and that requires some good shoes too!  At Famous Footwear, you can find contrast colors to wedges, sneakers and more, the perfect shoe is out there to fit everyone in the family’s shoe style! Famous Footwear is a one stop shop, with more than 1,100 stores nationwide, famous brands and affordable prices every day.  They even had some great book bags and other accessories!

With four children, including two little fashionista girls, the price of fall shoes can really add up. I've found the best place to get stylish shoes at affordable prices is always Famous Footwear. They carry all the tops brands including Sketchers, Nike, Steve Madden, Roxy and so many more.  Last week, I took my daughter to Famous Footwear and I found some really terrific deals on their fall fashions. We were lucky enough to catch a BOGO sale, where every shoe in the store was buy one get one half off.

There were thousands of shoes to choose from, but I was specifically looking for something for my older daughter. She is starting junior high this year and is at that awkward stage between child and adult. Her feet are already bigger than mine,but she's not ready for heels. We found some great canvas flats that were perfect her age. One of their polite and expert sales people helped us find just the right size for my daughter to ensure they will last through the whole school year comfortably. 

 

 After we boxed up our selections, I couldn't help but check out their sale rack. There I was able to get a pair of name brand sandals for each of my children for only $10 a piece!  All in all, it was a another great shopping experience at Famous Footwear and they remain my top choice for all my back-to-school needs. If you want to visit Famous Footwear for you back-to-school shopping, be sure to check their website for a store location near you. To keep up with new products and promotions, follow them on face book.

 

 

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***