Cool Stuff Deals of the Day: Dad Shoes and Hiking Boots from Merrell, 40% off at The Gap and Children’s Halloween Costumes

Hiking and leather shoes from Merrell are 40% until the end of the day.

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By Walker MacMurdo

Take Up to 40% Off of Merrell Shoes Until the End of the Day

Today, select styles of father and grandfather-approved sneakers and hiking boots from leather footwear giant Merrell are enjoying big discounts on Amazon. Whether you're taking them on the trails or braving the drizzly streets of Portland, you can't beat a nearly indestructible pair of waterproof hiking boots in an Oregon winter, and Merrell's Vibram-soled Everbound Vent Mid is enjoying $60 off it's retail price. But unless you're a dad—or that very specific variety of hip art kid who is able to pull off thick leather sneakers like Merrell's Berner Moc as a fashion item—you're probably going for value and practicality over style for this one.

Dare I say it, these Everbound’s actually look pretty cool as a fashion item. (Merrell)

40% off and free shipping at The Gap with the promo code "SWEET"

Somehow, The Gap found a way to make their clothes even cheaper. At least, that's the case until the end of the day. Use SWEET at checkout to take 40% and shipping for your entire cart (no minimum!). You can even use it in store, if you want. By my calculations, a 40% discount at The Gap means you should be able to buy approximately 500 pairs of jeans for $35.

Up to 30% off of children's Halloween costumes from Rubie's

Kids: they sure are expensive! Though some families are "make your own costume" families, sometimes kids just get really, really into Star Wars or Frozen and just want to dress up like their favorite characters. If you're in the latter group, Rubie's makes Halloween a little easier on the old pocketbook with a discount on some kids Halloween costumes, like this inflatable BB-8 (the ball droid from the new Star Wars movies) costume which looks really funny.

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