Do you like big brand shoe names such as Nike, Converse, Vans, and even Timberlands? If you haven’t heard about Schuh Imperfects yet, you are more than likely overpaying for these brands by over 50%. Yes, you read that right.
Schuh imperfects is the go-to place for discounted shoes. It’s part of the Schuh group website, that is kept quite hidden online.
This is the shoe industry’s best-kept secret.
What is Schuh Imperfects?
Imperfect Schuh shoes can be ex-display shoes, or just normal stock with minor scuffs, discoloration, and other individual quirks.
Due to this, they can’t sell them at the full price in store, so they sell them for massive discounts online.
There are only minor flaws with the shoes. And some of the shoe marks aren’t even noticeable when you’re walking down the street (towards your new favourite spot in London.)
What prices are the shoes on Schuh Imperfects?
I found this bargain. You can get a pair of baby Adidas Gazelles for £1.99, down from £25!
That’s a massive 96% saving!
You can also get some massive steals for Adult shoes too, don’t worry.
The website will always highlight what is “off” with the product.
So in this example, the imperfect Schuh shoes are slightly discolored for one of the shoes.
(but would a baby even know the difference? I think not!)
In terms of Adult shoes, I found these Toms shoes (UK 6), for 42% OFF!
Again, it shows a small amount of discolouration on one shoe, which most shoes on this site seem to have. (maybe it’s due to people just trying on one shoe in store?!)
Either way, a 42% saving is right up my street, and I’m sure it’s up yours too.
How long do these Imperfects schuh shoes stay on the site for?
This is the thing, if you see a pair you like for a big discount and it is your size, you better buy it before it goes!
Usually, there are only one or two sizes of a particular shoe online.
So you are in competition with everyone else who is looking for that size 7 shoe!
They don’t stay around for long.
My advice would be if you like them (and need another pair of shoes) just go for it and buy them.
The cheap shoes site is regularly updated with new stock though, so keep an eye out on the new pairs each week.
Can I return the shoes if I don’t like them?
Yes, you can get a refund, but Schuh can’t offer you an exchange or a change in size for example, as often these are one-off pairs.
Due to the nature of the product, Schuh doesn’t accept returns in their stores if they were bought through the Schuh Imperfects UK site.
However, you’ll still be able to get a refund of your money. Schuh offers a generous 365-day refund policy.
You’re not able to return the cheap shoes to a store but you can get a free online return if you are a My Schuh account holder or, if not, you’ll have the postage deducted from your refund.
Can I use discount codes on the Schuh Imperfects UK website?
Yes, you can!
You can sign up to Schuh.co.uk’s newsletter and get £5 off, which you can use to buy cheap shoes on the website.
Can I use my Student Discount?
Yes, if you’re a student (or know someone who is) you can get a 20% discount here too through Unidays.
Although the site doesn’t let you use your student discount on top of another promotional code. Don’t be greedy!
Can I collect Nectar points at Schuh Imperfects online?
Yes! You can gain Nectar points by buying online here too.
Add the Nectar Point Extension onto your Google Chrome, and it will guide you through to link up your nectar card and collect points.
Read my recent blog on how you can get £20 worth of free Nectar Points when you read a newspaper.
Does Schuh Imperfects offer a blue light discount?
Schuh offers a brilliant 20% discount for Blue light cardholders (Emergency service, NHS, or armed forces), although this discount is only available on full price shoes, not on Schuh Imperfects.
Can I use cashback sites?
Yes! Double whammy. You can use Quidco when you buy Schuh Imperfects shoes, and get cashback right back into your pocket.
At the moment when writing this, you can get 2.4% cashback for new customers, although keep an eye out as sometimes this discount increases!
Are Schuh Imperfects and Offcuts the same?
Office Offcuts is another website, similar to Schuh Imperfects, that offers big shoe discounts from the shoe store “Office”.
Both Schuh imperfects and offcuts are great websites, offering a cheaper alternative to big-name brand shoes.
Schuh imperfects and offcuts both have New Balance, Adidas, Vagabond, Toms, etc.
You can try them both out to see which you prefer.
Although Schuh Imperfects is renowned to have better refunds, with their 365 days refund policy.
Whereas Office Offcuts just offer a refund within 28 days of delivery.
I found as well that Office Offcuts weren’t as cheap shoes as Schuh Imperfects.
You could find a £20 pair of trainers easier on Schuh Imperfects, whereas there were more £40+ shoes on Office Offcuts.
You had to dig around more on the site for cheap shoes on Office Offcuts versus Schuh Imperfects.
But it could be done, I found these Vagabond trainers on Office Offcuts for £18 down from nearly £90.
Go check out both Schuh Imperfects and Offcuts, and let me know, which website do you prefer?