We found basically that a lot of stuff is pounds for dollars so you get a much better deal if the exchange rate is better. Having said that even at the exchange rate now it is still cheaper. We bought trainers from the outlet places. We also bought 'school trainers' for our youngest for $8 and a pair of shoes for me, non slip soles (I work in a kitchen) for $8 as well. Nike trainers we bought were about $40. Like here you can also spend an absolute fortune on them if you want to[msnwink]