WITH sunnier skies on the horizon, Brits are hanging their boots up for another season.
And we’re bordering on sandal season now (minus bouts of May rain), so plenty of us are looking for a staple style to see us through this summer.
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll know that Birkenstocks are a trusty pick for millions.
The classic two-strap sandals are famed for their contoured footbeds that mould to the shape of the wearer’s feet over time.
What’s more, Birkenstock uses natural materials in their products and has implemented eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
But what do you do when you can’t afford to spend £80 on a new pair of sandals?
You turn to Lidl, of course!
While a branded high-street favourite sandal begs a splurge for stylish customers, the budget supermarket has produced dupes for just £6.99.
The copycat kicks emulate the most popular Birkenstock design, the two-strap Arizonas.
Lidl bosses say the sandals are “here to save the day and purse strings by offering a much cheaper alternative”.
Savvy shoppers can stock up on the new Livergy Sandals, which are hitting the Lidl middle aisle on May 19.
And at just £6.99 a pair, shoppers looking to toe the line of trendy without breaking the bank will save a whopping £73.
According to Lidl bosses, the sandals are made from sustainable water-based PU.
That means they’re created through eco-friendly leather production and have a “transparent supply chain”.
Finding deals and offers can be tricky if you don't know where to look.
Here’s a list of hacks you can use to become a bargain-hunting pro and save on your shopping bill:
Join Facebook groups – Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, Latest Deals and Reduce Your Supermarket Spend are all Facebook groups helping you reduce your spending and find good deals
Get following – Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its newsletters to get the latest on any offers
Check hotukdeals – The deal-sharing website lists offers as they’re spotted by savvy shoppers
Use barcode scanners – Retailers such as B&M let shoppers scan the barcodes on its app to see if it’s cheaper than the price listed on the shelf
The sandals feature an anatomically shaped footbed made of leather for extra comfort.
However, the sandals currently only come in size 7 to 11, so you may have to wait a while if you have smaller feet.
There are two colour designs of black and blue, and brown.
Lidl recently made a major change to its loyalty scheme by offering shoppers extra discounts and free products.
The German supermarket, which operates more than 960 UK stores, has launched “Lidl Plus Offers” in a boost for our pockets.
The feature allows loyalty scheme customers to access additional discounts when scanning their phones at the tills.
The latest addition to the app is different to Lidl’s “coupons” which are personalised offers which have to be activated and then redeemed at the till.
The feature was added to the app in the last few days.
