How We Save Up to 80% Shopping for Nike Sneakers
A fresh pair of sneakers? Cool. Paying full retail? Not so cool.
There’s really nothing like strutting around in a brand new pair of sneakers, whether it’s on the street, in the gym, or even just around the house (you know you do it, too, when you get the new kicks home) 😉. We especially love Nike because of their innovative, stylish, and high-tech sneaks! But we’re not about to shell out over $100 on shoes… no matter how cool they are.
Instead, we employ the following tactics anytime we shop for sneakers to ensure we’re getting the best deal possible. Read on for our Nike shopping tips!
First things first, join NikePlus and get free shipping.
It’s simple, it’s FREE, and it’s rewarding! Get in the know on all things Nike by joining NikePlus. It not only makes checking out a breeze, but NikePlus members get FREE standard shipping or 2-day shipping for only $5 on all purchases!
Plus, you can use your membership to sign into the mobile app and use all the training features it has for athletes!
Sign up for their email list.
You’re probably already on their website anyway, so sign up for their email list, too. Not only will you get notified of the latest deals and promotions, but you can also enter your email in order to receive a special discount on your birthday! We’ve seen Nike send promos for $20 off of a $100 purchase though others have reported receiving 25% off as their birthday surprise! Either way, you’re bound to get a good deal just for providing them with your birth date!
Now that you’re equipped with some discounts, it’s time to check the selection!
Before anything else, check clearance in-store and online!
Do you like saving up to 80% off retail? Yep, same here. At the Nike Factory Store, don’t even bother with the displays of fresh merch in the front. Instead, high tail it to the back wall where you’ll find a sea of orange boxes containing marked down sneakers, which can even have additional savings on top of them. If you’re buying the sneakers as a gift, note that most boxes have the tops cut off to fit as much inventory in as possible, but you can ask an associate for a fully intact box to make gifting easier.
Don’t feel like shopping in-store? Check out the sale section on Nike.com instead!
The site often features additional percentages off their clearance selection plus free shipping (since you signed up for the NikePlus program)! We like to start by switching the sorting drop down to “$-$$” and narrowing down the filter to selected sizes.
Broaden your selection beyond just adult shoes.
If you’re a size 8.5 or smaller, you can totally make kid’s Nike sneakers work for you! These savings are often higher since the kid’s shoes tend to be less expensive, and you can typically find the same exact shoe (with additional color options no less).
Just look at the comparison between the Women’s Free RN and the Big Kid’s Free RN — same shoe style but the kid’s version is $10 less and has more color options! When trying to figure out your youth size, just change the size accordingly with this size chart.
So when you found a pretty great steal on the sneakers you like, there’s still another step to take to maximize your savings potential.
Before checking out, look for a discounted gift card.
You could be missing out on another 4% in savings! Websites like Raise and Gift Card Granny have a multitude of discounted gift cards to purchase, though you’ll want to be sure to double check the fine print for exclusions and conditions, such as in-store or online only redemption — eGift cards are typically for online purchases only, while physical cards and vouchers may be accepted both online and in-store.
Even sweeter, you might be able to come across an even bigger gift card savings like $40 for a $50 Nike gift card that we occasionally see.
Get even more savings as a student or military member.
If you’re a student or military personnel, you’re eligible for a 10% off coupon to use at Nike.com, Nike stores, and Converse stores. The military discount also applies to both Hurley and Converse, though the student discount is not valid at Hurley.
If you don’t have any luck buying directly from Nike, there’s still hope in finding a great deal on Nike sneakers.
Don’t limit yourself to just the Nike website and stores.
We’ve seen discounts between 50-65% off retail prices at department stores like Kohl’s, Finish Line, and Nordstrom Rack. If that’s not convincing enough, head to Marshall’s where sneakerheads have found rare styles at insane steals!
You can even look into other e-tailers with selections of both new and used Nike shoes.
Browsing through online consignment sites like Swap, ThredUp, and Poshmark can return some pretty great finds for discounted sneakers — like savings up to 70% off. You may even come across rare or discontinued styles for a great deal! Even better, with Poshmark you can potentially bargain to trade clothes with sellers, making your “purchase” virtually free! How sweet is that?!
All that said, you probably don’t have all the time in the world to scope out savings on the trendiest sneakers. But we do!
Always check Hip2Save for the latest Nike deals.
We’re constantly searching for the hottest deals, and we usually find a new Nike steal every day! Make sure you bookmark this brand page on Hip2Save.com to stay up to date with the best savings on Nike!
We love Nike and I have yet to pay more than $9 for shoes for my toddler! We have a nike outlet near us and after our first full price purchase we did the survey at the bottom of the receipt for $10 off next purchase (and we use military discount) and just kept sizing up for the future! Last month when we went and bought new shoes (without a $10 code) I noticed that the survey now is for $5 off a $25+ purchase.
I always have to size up when buying Nike. But I love the shoes!
We loved the 10 off 10 purchase they use daily to have at the bottom of the receipts! They changed it this year and I find we don’t frequent them 1/2 as much. And military doesn’t include police or 1st responders, which is another negative, considering most other stores do include them.
What stores include police & first responders?
Under Armour includes first responders (fire police etc) and every time I go into Nike I play dumb and say do you guys offer a first responder discount or is that Under Armour? My mileage varies but it’s worth asking.
I did not know that. I think they should all be together. The only store I know of is Jewel & that’s only on actual holidays. If you don’t mind me asking, which one are you or your family?
Some outlet malls have Nike Clearance Centers which are cheaper than even the Nike outlet stores.
Thank you for all the great money saving tips. You have helped save my family tremendously, especially when our budget was so tight, it squeaked.
We love Nike, too. I have found that the kids shoes run narrow which,unfortunately, won’t work for people with Flintstone feet, like myself. I’ve also actually found CHEAPER shoes in the front of the store where the newer merchandise displays are than the clearance area (sometimes up to $60 cheaper), so it’s probably a good idea to look all over the stores/sites for the best deal.
Between finishline and nike outlet this summer I got my son three pairs of jordans for around $100. The cheapest was a pair at finish line for $25!
Don’t be afraid to do an online chat with Nike.com and ask for coupon codes. I did that earlier this month when I was purchasing shoes for my brother’s birthday. The representative gave me a coupon code for 15% off my order! 🙂
Love my Nikes. I always spend $65-100 at finish line, but we love that store. Our shoes last forever tho because we have multiple pairs of them whether it’s slides,flip flops,sandals you name it.