Don't wait until September to buy your kids' school shoes – as supermarket slashes prices by a huge 70%
A popular UK store has sent shoppers totally wild after slashing the price of £20 school footwear - and now customers can save a whopping 70%.
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While kids may still be enjoying summer fun, it's always good to be prepared in advanced - and if you're keen to save some cash, it's worth taking a trip to the local Sainsbury's.
According to bargain-mad Brits, the mega supermarket is now flogging cut-price school shoes - and there are huge savings to be made.
Informing fellow parents about the deal, one shopper, Kelly Gillingham, took to Facebook to share the news.
Posting on the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, the thrifty customer said: ''Sainsburys 70% off school shoes.''
In the post, Kelly also showed off her epic haul, which included black trainers with a star design, originally going for £16 and now slashed by 70%.
The mega haul also included a pair of black trainers, retailing for £14 before the reductions, as well as more smart shoes, £20 before the sale.
Whilst shopping at the local store, Kelly also snapped up a pair of black shoes with a strap and teeny diamantes - £18 before the epic sale.
Sharing the news to the other 2.6million members of the page, the bargain hunter said: ''Not sure if it's in all of them this was Waterlooville.''
If you're keen to get a pair before September, you'll have to head to buy them in store - as the deal doesn't appear to be available online.
The post, uploaded less than 24 hours ago, has already taken the internet by storm, winning Kelly more than 220 likes.
Over 210 people flooded to comments where they tagged their friends and family to inform them about the fabulous deal.
One told their pal: ''Fancy a trip tomorrow?''
A second chimed in: ''I need to go.''
Full list of kids eat free offers
THERE are plenty of chains to choose from offering kids eat free programmes during school holidays. Choose from any of the following...
Angus Steakhouse – Kids under 8 and under eat free from the children's menu when an adult orders a meal; available daily from 12pm–5pm.
Ask Italian - During school holidays, kids eat for £1 when an adult buys a main. You'll need to get a code for the promotion by filling in a short form on the chain's website.
Asda Cafés – Kids' meals for £1 all day, every day across 205 stores nationwide. There's no minimum spend needed.
Bar + Block – Up to two children under 16 eat breakfast free with each adult buying one all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast for £10.99.
Beefeater – Two kids under 16 can eat free with every adult breakfast bought for £10.99.
Bellia Italia - Kids eat free every Thursday and for £1 until 6pm, from Sunday to Wednesday when an adult meal is bought.
Bill's – Up to two kids eat free from Monday to Friday, when one adult orders any main dish breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Brewdog - One free kids meal for under 13s, when purchasing an adults main meal over summer holidays.
Brewers Fayre - Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult breakfast for £10.99.
Dobbies Garden Centres – Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult main course,available every day.
Chiquito - One kid eats free with every adult main purchased overthe school holidays.
Côte Brasserie - Children aged 12 and under can tuck into two complimentary courses when parents spend a minimum of £20 over the school holidays.
Farmhouse Inns – Two kids eat free with one paying adult.
Franco Manca - One kid 12 and under get a complimentary individual kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal from Monday to Thursday during the holidays.
Frankie & Benny's - Kids can eat for free every day when any adult meal is purchased.
IKEA – Kids meals start at 95p for pasta and tomato sauce available daily from 11am in restaurants.
Las Iguanas – Kids under 12 eat free with the My Las Iguanas App during the holidays.
Morrisons Cafés – One free kids' meal with any adult meal over £4.50. The offer is available daily.
Pausa Cafés at Dunelm – Kids eat free with every £4 spent in the café all day, everyday.
Premier Inn – Up to two kids eat free breakfast with an adult breakfast, £10.99.
PIzza Express - Kids get a free meal Monday to Friday when an adult meal is purchased during school holidays.
Sizzling Pubs – Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult main meal, Monday to Friday between 3–7pm.
Tesco - Kids eat free, worth £4, when you purchase anything from the menu including fruit for 65p if you're a Clubcard holder
TGI Fridays – Kids eat free with any adult main meal for Stripes loyalty members, available all day, every day.
The Real Greek – Kids under 12 eat free with every £15 adult spend on Sundays only.
Yo! Sushi - Kids eat free all day with a full-paying adult during local school holidays.
Whitbread Inns - Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult full breakfast, £20.99.
'' I could see if there is any flashing ones,'' someone else commented.
But whilst many were flooding to buy a pair for their little ones, not everyone was raving about the over - as one disappointed customer claimed their purchase fell apart.
The disgruntled Sainsbury's shopper said: ''They don't last 5 mins.
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