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Shoe Struggles: Parents vs. Price Tags | Durham News
Back-to-school season is hitting families hard—especially when it comes to shoes. Prices have jumped 3.2% this year, on track for the biggest increase in decades (excluding pandemic years). Kids grow fast, and with sneakers becoming a social status symbol, parents are forced to make tough calls: prioritize rent over kicks, let kids chip in, or hunt for secondhand deals. Rising costs from global events and tariffs mean higher prices aren’t going away soon. It’s a balancing act between keeping up appearances and staying financially afloat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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