So, there you are, standing in front of racks and racks of women’s thrifted shoes. With so many choices, you start to feel overwhelmed. But there is hope! With the right strategy and planning, you can confidently and efficiently find the perfect pair of shoes at your local Deseret Industries.  

Here are three tips to help you shop for shoes like a pro. 

Tip 1: Know What You are Looking For 

You may not realize it, but to strategically navigate the shoe racks, your next trip to DI should start at home. This may sound confusing, but planning for your shopping trip begins with a quick shoe inventory at home.  

How to do a shoe inventory: 

• Go through the shoes you already have.  

• Compare your shoes to your clothing and identify your footwear needs. 

• Compile a list of what footwear you are missing.  

Pro Tip: As part of your shoe inventory, consider asking yourself questions like: 

• Is there a certain color shoe that would unlock more outfit options? 

• Do I have any special occasions coming up that I need shoes for? 

• Do I have outfits that need matching footwear? 

Tip 2: Learn How to Spot Designers and Top Brands 

If you are a shoe lover, chances are you also have specific brands that you prefer over others. After you have completed making your list of footwear needs, add a list of shoe brands you are looking for.   

By learning the design characteristics of certain brands, you can quickly spot the shoes you are most interested in rather than sifting through and guessing which ones are the best deal.  

Pro Tip: There may be a time when you come across a high-quality pair of shoes with an unfamiliar brand label. Pull out your phone and do a quick Google search to check the retail price range. With a little research, you might discover some real gems. 

Tip 3: Visit the Women’s Shoes Section Regularly 

Like with any skill, practice makes perfect. By regularly visiting the women’s shoe section at DI, you will increase your chances of finding what you want. You will also gain more confidence knowing that your purchases are expanding the scope of your wardrobe by adding shoes that create more outfit options. 

Pro Tip: Special occasions like weddings, graduations, and vacations may require specific footwear that you don’t want to spend too much on. Start thrifting for these shoes well in advance so you have several opportunities at the thrift store to find what you need. 

Mastering Your Thrifted Shoe Hunt 

Using these tips and tricks, you can efficiently search through the women’s shoe section on your next visit to DI. The best part is that you can quickly find a great pair of shoes and get a fantastic deal. Visit your local Deseret Industries to find the perfect pair of shoes, or read our article on how to build a thrifted name-brand wardrobe.