A cute pair of shoes is as integral a part of the first day of school outfit as your new backpack or tee. But most of us don't have the budget to buy a new pair for every outfit, so we have to be smart about the shoes we buy. And the Groupon Coupons team is here to help. We scouted out the cutest shoes and best shoe sales, so you can stretch your back-to-school budget ever further.

If your kids are starting the school year off at home instead of in the classroom, you still might want to consider shopping for their shoes now. You could save more because the sales are plentiful right now and your state might offer a tax holiday in the upcoming weeks.