where do I get cheap nike/adidas trainers etc?

[AMAZINWOMAN]

My son is 12 and growing all the time. But he wants designer labels such as nike/ adidas, to be the same as his friends.

But he needs 3 pairs; school, football boots, and outside school
so where can I get them at a reasonable price?
Im on a tight budget and dont want to pay much for all three.

Is it worth getting them a size too big to make them last longer?

[ScienceTeacher]

Sports Soccer has cheap everything.

[Wisteria]

Why does he need a pair for school and outside school? My girls have one pair for both.

All the big sports discount places are worth a go - usually on retail parks; Sportsworld/ JJB etc

[AMAZINWOMAN]

Thanks for that.

He used to have one pair for both, but he plays in mud/water etc and often he would be without shoes! It was so much easier with two pairs.

I think I will go back to the one pair though. As Im looking at £25 min

I dont even spend that on an outfit for me!!

[ScienceTeacher]

You should be able to get branded trainers for around a tenner. You don't have to pay £25.

[AMAZINWOMAN]

He is a size 9 though, so Im buying mens trainers

[CrackerOfNuts]

There are sometimes bargains to be had here

[ScienceTeacher]

You should still be able to get them cheap.

[Wisteria]

I think you will struggle to get non brand ones for under £25 to be honest - they do exist but are like gold dust and is much harder once the dcs are in adult sizes.

I just had to shell out £25 for a 'cheap' pair of adidas for my size 4 dd and that was the cheapest option (irrespective of named brands).

I would definitely go for one pair and get him to wash them and dry them every time they're muddy - that's what I do.

[cornsilk]

I get lots of stuff from M AND M sports - would recommend.

[themoon66]

TK Maxx often has branded trainers. Last years models though - I cannot tell the difference, though teenage boys may.

[SugarBird]

My 14yo ds2 goes to TK Maxx for trainers and there are sometimes good deals to be found. Also you could try eBay - we've ordered shoes from Canada before now as even with postage they worked out cheaper than buying here (ds is size 12!!! ) He just needs to have tried on that brand so you know it will fit...