Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is Almost Over, But it Still Has a Bunch of Actually Good Shoes
Nordstrom’s shoe department is nice, so I’m always excited to see what it discounts during its Anniversary Sales. And I’m very happy to report that for what feels like the first time ever, I’m not disappointed. In years past, it felt like the retailer was only offering price cuts on pairs that either hadn’t been selling well (outside-the-box colors, unpopular silhouettes) or had sold so well that only outlier sizes were left on offer. There’s still plenty of that this year, to be sure, but there are also some great styles that don’t feel like cast-offs, including classic loafers and ballet flats, quality running shoes from Hoka and On, a decent selection of fall-ready boots, and lots of very wearable black. Some of our initial picks have already sold out, and stock of what remains is starting to run thin, but that’s to be expected — the sale ends on Sunday night.
Nonetheless, there’s still plenty of digging to do — there are hundreds of pairs on sale, and the majority are still not worth a second look. But, deal- and shoe freak that I am, I’ve sifted through all of it to find the pairs that actually deserve your attention. The women’s selection is particularly robust, but there are some decent men’s and kids’ picks too. You can also browse our Anniversary Sale hub for a look at what’s worth buying beyond the shoe department. And finally, make sure you sign up for the Strategist Deal Freaks Daily newsletter to get each day’s best deals (including Nordstrom updates) sent straight to your inbox.
Update on August 7, 2026
With the sale almost over, we made sure all our picks are still in stock and priced correctly, and removed any sold-out (or exceptionally low-in-stock) items.
Deals I personally think are the best
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A summertime classic that never goes out of style.
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Very cute sandals that can easily be dressed up or down.
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A men’s comfort sneaker from a heritage brand that actually looks pretty cool in all white.
Women’s shoes
Flats and loafers
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Sneakers
Sandals
Heels
Boots
Men’s shoes
Loafers
Sneakers
Sandals and slippers
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Kids’ shoes
Sandals and slip-ons
Sneakers
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Dress shoes
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