Merchant 1948 Shoe Deals: Early Black Friday Savings

Merchant 1948 is a family-owned footwear business that has been making shoes since 1948, with stores in New Zealand and Melbourne. This store is the Australian site, with prices in Australian dollars. It sells men's and women's shoes under its own Merchant 1948 label and stocks other brands, so it is a good option for leather shoes and boots in a fashion guide.

The range

• Women's: sandals, sneakers, flats, heels, mules and boots, including wide-fit options.
• Men's: boots, sneakers, dress shoes, casual shoes, loafers and sandals, plus wide-fit boots.
• Brands: alongside its own label, it stocks names such as Field & Foundry, Linea Forte, Giancarlo Moretti, The Boxer, Arturo, John White and Rosso Fiorentino.
• Accessories: bags, belts, socks and shoe care.

Current offers

Merchant 1948's Early Black Friday offers are live on the site, with savings of up to $80 on selected styles. Current offers in the list and on the homepage:

• $50 off selected men's styles.
• 50% off a second full-price item, and a further 40% off sale items (conditions apply).
• 60% off your second sale pair, and up to 70% off sale items.
• Individual reductions such as 34% off the Connie sandal in black leather and 31% off the Bethells canvas sandal.
• $70 off selected ankle boots for Club Merchant members.

Who it suits

Merchant 1948 suits Australians who want leather shoes and boots for work and weekends, and who prefer a specialist shoe store with wide-fit options. The second-pair offers suit couples or anyone buying a summer sandal and a work shoe together. Leather shoes are a cost-per-wear purchase, so a discount on a pair you will wear several days a week is usually better value than a deep cut on a trend style.

Shipping, returns and membership

The site offers free shipping on orders over $150 and 30-day returns. Club Merchant membership gives a $20 welcome reward, early sale access and a $20 reward on the membership anniversary, which is worth joining before a first purchase.