14-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘You definitely need to size up' says Dunnes Stores fan over popular Birkenstock dupes – and they're €98 cheaper
A DUNNES Stores shopper has revealed a must-have dupe sandal - and they comes in five colours.
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The Buckle Footbed Sandals are now available online and in stores across the country
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Nicola shared a warning with shoppers
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The dupe sandals are priced at just €15
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It looks like the Birkenstock trend is here to stay for another
The Buckle Footbed Sandals are now available online and in
Not only do they look effortlessly chic, but they're also extremely comfortable to wear all day.
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The buckled contoured leather insole sandals come in sizes 37 to 42.
Birkenstocks are known and loved as the ultimate summer shoe with celebs like Kendall Jenner and Hilary Duff sporting them.
Nicola Carolan, who posts under @
She said: "There's a nice selection in there. These are like how cute. [But] I had to go back and get a six. I am a size 5.5. They're comfortable.
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"They have a contour sold or a leather sock in sock inside them. But yeah, you definitely need to size up."
Nicola also bagged some gorgeous items during her recent visit to
'I can't get over the stuff in Dunnes Stores' cries fashion fan over new summer range - and prices start from €10
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It comes with a ribbed waistband designed to provide excellent tummy support.
It comes in black and is available in sizes XS to XXL.
Nicola said: "I got these shorts, they're very short. I got an extra large. Usually I just go for a large and these are short, so I got those.
"I got a T-shirt because I want to wear it with my denim jacket.
"I bought this and Dunnes last week actually and they've lost them extra harder XXL. I wanted it to be long."
She also bagged the Gallery V-Neck Cotton T-Shirt priced at just €15.
It is made from breathable cotton and comes in sizes XS to XL.
This v-neck t-shirt from Gallery combines exceptional softness with a relaxed fit.
And the dropped shoulders add a laid-back touch, making it an essential wardrobe staple.
Nicola added: "Next on to leggings. I live my life in leggings. These are green with a pocket. These are active.
"Got them in size large at €15. I got islalette leggings."
The Soft Sculpt Leggings is priced at €15 and comes in sizes XS to XL.
They are available in two colours - black or fern.
Dunnes Stores said: "Crafted with moisture-wicking fabric that keeps you dry and cool through every workout, these leggings boast a supportive fit that hugs your body for a flattering look.
"The active stretch ensures freedom of movement, while the breathable material offers added comfort."
THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
"Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
"Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas."
The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
"Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England."
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
