
More than 100,000 pairs of shoes on sale at Taichung outlet mall
Bargain hunters on Friday flocked to an outlet mall in Taichung, where cheap is the word of the day. More than 100,000 pairs of shoes from over 60 brands are on sale. Additional discounts are on offer for buyers sporting socks and slides, a trendy Gen-Z look. If you want to buy but can’t find shoes your size, here are some tricks.
It’s 9 a.m. The outlet mall still hasn’t opened. But already, there is a large crowd of people waiting in line for the shopping spree of the year.
Shopper
They have shoes from a lot of big brands. Of course I want to have a look and buy some. First I’ll look for shoes for the kids, and then for my mom. I’ll take a look in a bit.
Look down and you’ll notice most people in line are wearing socks and slides. That’s because of a promotion launched by the shopping center. Come dressed in this trendy Gen-Z garb, to get a voucher for NT$100.
Shopper
I’m looking for a bargain, so of course if there’s additional promotions, I’ll comply. I wouldn’t usually wear something like this, it’s not my style.
Finally, it’s 10:30 a.m.. Let the shopping begin. The doors of the lift open and shoppers pour out, rushing to their objective.
Shopper
If the size is too big or small I won’t buy them. I look for shoes I like to try them on.
Some shoppers might give up on the shoes of their dreams if the size isn’t right. But actually, there are some tricks to make them fit.
Wang Yun-hsuan
FTV reporter
If your favorite shoes aren’t your size, give them a try anyway. If it’s a full size or half a size too big, you can make them fit with a little ingenuity.
If you can’t find your size on the rack, worry not, after all a bargain is a bargain. Try them on. If they are a little loose and the heel slips out, inserts such as arch pads, heel pads or insoles can solve the problem. For high heels, you can stuff the toes with some crumpled-up tights, or attach a clear strap to keep them from falling off.
Chen Chih-yin
Outlet mall employee
If you come across a pair you like, it’s best to snap it up fast, even if it is half a size or a full size too big. We’re expecting 2,000 shoppers to come for the promotion today.
With more than 100,000 pairs of shoes from more than 60 brands on offer, budget-conscious buyers are ready to splash the cash. But with so much competition acting fast is key.
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2024-09-06