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Cheapest flip flops/ sandals

I really need to get out of my Doc martens now the hot weather has hit but bit short of cash. Anyone know where I can get a pretty pair of likely-to-last-the-summer flip flops or sandals for under a tenner? They have some in New Look but they look like they might break after a week.
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  • Basil_2
    Basil_2 Posts: 24 Forumite
    I saw some really nice ones in Tesco the other day and I think they were only about £3. Also Peacocks and Primark if you have one near you, they are always good value for money and sell nice stuff.
    Hope this helps!
  • slowen
    slowen Posts: 2,795 Forumite
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    There was a thread in the "freebies" section a few weeks ago for a free pair of pink flip flops.

    Dont know if this offer is still active though
  • Mariel
    Mariel Posts: 624 Forumite
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    I bought some stylish brown leather ones from New Look last year for £12, they are still selling them and mine are as good as new.
  • angeldelite
    angeldelite Posts: 2,463 Forumite
    local markets or market halls... i know they look like they wont last but they'll do for summer... i usually get bored of em n want new ones by next summer neway... ive but shoes flip flops etc from new look n neva had a problem... so dont c y they shud break...

    also i always thought Faith was an expensive shop but they nearly always hav some shoes on sale espeshly flip flops... i bought a nice comfy pair for £5.. n a pair of goin out on a night style flip flops for £5 too.... not bad eh?! n cos theyre from Faith i'm reckonin they'll last

    oh yeah.... Priceless Shoes r always cheap with the latest trends
  • JennyB
    JennyB Posts: 224 Forumite
    I picked up some nice DC ones in TK Maxx for about £6 but they're a bit uncomfortable. I also got some from Monsoon recently - they're really pretty and have worn very well so far. Can't remember how much they were though. God I love sandals. My ambition in life is to never have to wear socks.
  • tawnyowls
    tawnyowls Posts: 1,784 Forumite
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    slowen wrote:
    There was a thread in the "freebies" section a few weeks ago for a free pair of pink flip flops

    Yes, you can often pick up freebies with Cosmopolitan or Elle (usually included in the plastic pack with the mag so not even postage to pay). I've got 2 pairs of Cosmo ones I've had for years - the one with a straight band across the foot (so technically it's a mule rather than a flip-flop) is more comfortable than the one with the toe-post, but heck, they were free and they've lasted well.

    I often find that toe-posts can be quite hard and give you quite nasty blisters. I've got a pair I bought from New Look ages ago and they're really comfy, and the other really comfy ones I have were from Shoe Zone - they're very pretty as well, with sequins on the top (plus they're black, so don't show marks like the beige New Look ones).
  • tawnyowls
    tawnyowls Posts: 1,784 Forumite
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    Lidl have some bog-standard foam & plastic flip-flops in this week for £1.99 (if you're in Scotland or the Northeast of England, they've got them in on Saturday for £1.49), or £2.49 with a beach bag & mat. They've also got some men's beach sandals (but they're quite unisex and start from size 6 1/2) for £2.99.

    Aldi have some nice-looking leather & cork mules for £6.99 and leather toepost or mule sandals for £8.99 - 3 diff designs for each.
  • MissSunshine
    MissSunshine Posts: 445 Forumite
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    I live in flip flops from March to October as my feet swell in the heat. I bought some from Next, Monsoon and M&S last summer, think max £ per pair £10, but some cheaper. I'm still wearing them now and they've been through the washing machine a few times.
  • Zabl
    Zabl Posts: 232 Forumite
    I got some from Asda last yr and they are still doing me fabby [am wearing them now! lol]

    Look in the supermarket :D
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  • melancholly
    melancholly Posts: 7,457 Forumite
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    Zabl wrote:
    I got some from Asda last yr and they are still doing me fabby [am wearing them now! lol]

    Look in the supermarket :D

    i was going to say the exact same thing!! i think i spent £3 in asda on them last year and they were very well worn!
    :happyhear
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