People love shoes and they're practical, hence they make great gifts. But buying shoes for others can be a bit tricky. Enter gift cards and certificates - the easy way to give the gift of shoes.
Here are some of the top shoe retailers to purchase gift cards and certificates for online and real world shopping, from athletic shoes to designer and discount footwear, there's something on this list for everyone.
Be sure to check each merchant's policies and limitations before you purchase any gift cards or certificates.
Zappos.com
Zappos is a huge online shoe store that offers free shipping and free returns. With the largest selection on the web, any shoe lover can find a shoe they'll like here - and Zappos would be the first place I'd want a gift certificate from. Gift certificates are delivered via email, so they're perfect for last minute shopping.
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DSW - Designer Shoe Warehouse
Designer Shoe Warehouse does not offer online shopping, but they have over 250 stores across the U.S. If there's a DSW location in your area, it's a great place to shop for shoes. Gift cards can be purchased at the stores, or at the Designer Shoe Warehouse web site, to be used in person. And for an extra nice touch, you can now design your own card, using a personal message or image.
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Famous Footwear
In addition to having great prices, Famous Footwear offers the recipient the choice of shopping online, or at one of its many locations. Gift cards can be purchased online or at a store, and no matter where they are purchased can be used at any location, or at FamousFootwear.com.
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FootLocker:
With brands like Nike, Fila, and DVS, Footlocker is a fantastic shopping spot for fans of athletic shoes and sports apparel. They offer both online gift certificates and in-store gift cards, but it's important to note that they are not interchangeable. Online certificates can NOT be used in stores, and in-store gift cards can only be used in person at one of the following US stores: Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Footaction.
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Payless Shoe Source
As the reigning king of bargain-priced footwear, Payless is a great place for the budget-conscious. Gift cards are available in a wide variety of dollar amounts (starting at $10), can be purchased online or in person, and are shipped for free, but can only be sent to US addresses. These cards be used for shopping online at Payless.com, or at any one of their 4500 locations across the US.
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ShoeBuy.com
ShoeBuy is another fine online shoe store that is particularly enjoyable when shopping for comfort brands. Offering free shipping and return shipping, gift certificates are sold in 25 dollar increments, and delivered via email.
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