Killer Kicks that Won’t Roundhouse Your Wallet

Kristin Ziegler

Whether you’re heading back to school or just revamping your wardrobe for the fall, nothing can mix up your style and make you feel fab quite like a new pair of shoes. Sashay on over to one (or all!) of these hot boutiques and pick up a pair of this season’s hottest shoes — for a discount! Your swagger and savings will thank you.

TRUE LOVE SHOES AND ACCESSORIES
42 Broadway St., Denver // TrueLoveShoes.com

This fun and frisky shoe shop might look and feel like a high-end boutique, but have no fear! The candy-colored store carries posh heels, flats, and sandals for deliciously discount prices (with no shoe or boot creeping past $60), and sale offerings can run as low as $10. True Love also carries a number of business and play shoes for men in unique colors and styles. For the frugal fashionista, True Love will be love at first sight.

WILDERNESS EXCHANGE
2401 15th St., 
Ste 100, Denver // WildernessW.com

Summer isn’t over, and with predictions of a hot autumn, there’s still ample time to get outside and explore Colorado’s natural wonders. Whether hiking or climbing is your scene, Wilderness Exchange has got you (and your feet) covered. The local, independently owned company sells both new and gently used outdoor gear, including top-brand athletic shoes. Consignment wear is a great way to be kind to both your wallet and to our planet.

PLATO’S CLOSET
Multiple locations // PlatosCloset.com

Everything on the racks at Plato’s Closet is #trending. This teen and early twenty-something consignment store carries only the latest styles for the hottest prices, and their shoes are always on point. Whether you’re looking for a pair of gym class sneakers or a cute pair of first date flats, Plato’s has got your back. To pinch even more pennies, you can bring in your own gently worn shoes for a trade.

JUSTFAB
JustFab.com

Weird things exist, like narwhals and Mexican islands inhabited exclusively by old toy dolls. So it’s not totally inconceivable that out there, somewhere, exists an obsessed shoe fiend who doesn’t actually enjoy visiting real-life shoe stores. For that person — or any gal on the go — it might be worth it to take a chance on JustFab. Based on a taste profile created by you, the site will select shoe styles that suit your aesthetic and will ship them right to your door. The innovative company charges a subscription of $39.95 a month, but that fee lands you a new pair of kicks each month. Each. Month.

CONVERSE OUTLET 
AT OUTLETS AT CASTLE ROCK
5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock // OutletsAtCastleRock.com

Whether you rock the stage on the weekend in a punk rock cover band or are looking for a way to youth up your business casual wardrobe, iconically cool Converse can add some insta-edge to any style. While these classic sneakers can cost a pretty penny, the Converse Outlet at Castle Rock sells unique, hard to find, “mistake,” and discontinuing styles for way rad prices. Also, keep your eyes peeled for the new and improved Converse All-Star II. Same rockin’ look, but way more comfortable.