Every July, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale quietly roars to life in high summer. It's prime time for bargain hunting, especially on footwear. Former Nordstrom employee and our colleague, Jaclyn Turner, highlights shoes as a must-watch category in her Anniversary Sale guide. There are ultra-popular styles with once-a-year discounts, and some of our enduring favorites have near rock-bottom pricing.
It's a refreshingly old-fashioned sale. There are no sneaky tricks like bumping up the price of an item weeks before to make discounts look steeper. You see exactly what the price is now and what is will jump to once the sale is over. And the brands that are on sale are all labels that you already know — Naturalizer, New Balance, Steve Madden. Not unpronounceable collections of random uppercase letters that need to be vetted for legitimacy (can you tell I worked Amazon Prime Day last week?).
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Shoes we love that are discounted for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Our Insider Reviews team has wear-tested hundreds of shoes. I've personally walked a mile in over 80 pairs and counting for my article on the most comfortable heels. Our writer Rachael Schultz has taken sneaker testing to the next level—logging miles in the Colorado Rockies to see which pairs truly hold up for her guide to the best walking shoes. And we've broken in dozens of boots, travel sandals, flats, and more to find the best of the best.
Here are the shoes that we love with big discounts during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Sneaker deals
We trust brands like Rykä for maximum comfort, whereas brands like Dolce Vita make the perfect shoes for any outfit.
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These walking sneakers from one of our favorite brands of relatively budget-friendly shoes are made to absorb shock like no other for less fatigued feeling feet.
This great leather sneaker is perfect for wearing to work or pairing with jeans on the weekend. Cole Haan makes great, comfortable shoes — and these have almost five stars and 500 reviews to prove it.
These fan-favorite sneakers have tons of reviews praising their arch support and walkability. In addition to this neutral tan color, they also come in red, black, and ecru.
As dad shoes have grown in popularity over the past few seasons, New Balances have played an essential part in achieving that look. Paired with shorts or a basic tee, the New Balance 574 Classic Sneaker are great for busy mornings running errands or long afternoons with friends.
Sorel's platform sneakers give you a bit of lift while still looking neutral enough to be incredibly versatile.
This shoe from ASICS is designed to give you support on long runs with it's adaptive arch support.
Sandal deals
Sandals are my specialty, especially heeled sandals. And I'm here to tell you that two of my most trusted comfortable sandals brands — Naturalizer and Vionic — are both part of the sale.
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With a stacked block heel and wide, comfortable straps, these heels are exceedingly walkable.
See-through shoes are a huge trend right now, and these pointed-toe mules are very of-the-moment. They also come in burgundy and black.
This iconic vintage silhouette from Dr. Scholl's gets a walkability upgrade with a flexible bottom that moves with you.
Vionic's supremely comfortable footbed from their fan-favorite Uptown Loafer makes these sandals as comfortable as a sneaker.
These neutral mules are the perfect way to dress up linen pants or pair with a sun dress.
If you're looking for bridal shoes, these heels from Ted Baker come in wedding-ready colors like light pink and baby blue.
Boot deals
Fall is just around the corner, even if it may not feel like it now. You can stock up on boots at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale right now, with discounts you may not see again this year.
We love these chic booties from one of our favorite brands for comfortable luxury shoes, Margaux.
Available in both regular and wide-calf widths, these knee-high boots from Sam Edelman come in a bevy of colors like burgundy, caramel, and more.
Hunter is perhaps the most famous name in wellies. These short versions of the original are the perfect balance between weather protection and practicality.
Whether you're going to the Cowboy Carter Tour or a bachelorette party in Nashville, these cowboy boots are a must.
Rain or shine, the Marcie waterproof bootie keeps your feet dry no matter where you walk.
Flats deals
Whether you're styling work clothes or just jeans and a tee, flats are the perfect way to make any outfit look put-together.
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Textured calf hair elevates this ballet flat to true it-girl levels.
These metallic flats have the trendiness of a Mary Jane and the breeziness of a slingback.
You'll want these suede ballerina flats to pair with all of your fall outfits.
The Mary Jane is made from Rothy's signature recycled material and a vegan, recyclable, carbon-free rubber and TPU sole.
We've written extensively about the mesh flat trend, and these Mary Janes are the perfect way to get in on the action.
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