Do you remember who you used to buy shoes before you had access to the internet? Many of us used to make use of traditional shoe stores. Such shops may still exist in the town where you live. They probably do, but it may be that you never think to go inside them.

This may be because you believe that you can find better deals online. There's no doubt that an increasing number of consumers see internet shopping as a great way to save money. Looking more closely at this approach, it's clear that there are a number of opportunities to save money when shopping online.

In particular, we can make use of price comparison websites to see how various stores compare. But the savings don't stop there. You can also make use of discount codes to get even bigger discounts, helping you to spend less when you buy footwear online.

Looking at things in this context, we might well wonder why people would ever choose to use traditional stores. On a recent visit to one such shop, it became clear to me that plenty of customers like the fact that they receive a high quality, personal level of service.

This may be a key factor in maintaining the popularity of these older stores. There will also, of course, be some people who don't have access to the internet. Such shoppers may be happy enough to make use of a traditional shop, or they may simply not be aware that there are cheaper deals to be found elsewhere.

Traditional stores have not disappeared, even though many of us may be using them less regularly. The next time that you're passing one, you may want to step inside. You'll probably be welcomed by friendly staff. The traditional approach certainly does have some advantages.