A $25 budget goes further than you might think at Five Below. It can even buy six of our top summer recommendations — like marked-down sandals to help shoppers save money and inexpensive pool toys — coming out to a total spend of $23.
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See what made our list of the best ways to spend $25 at Five Below this summer.
Series-8 Fitness Active Shorts
- Price: $5
Workout shorts typically cost $7 to $10 at big-box retailers, but Five Below shoppers can snag a pair from Series-8 Fitness for just $5. These shorts come with a drawcord waistband and are available in lime, coral and black in a wide variety of sizes while supplies last.
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Young Men’s UPF Swim Shorts
- Price: $5
Why spend more on young men’s swimwear elsewhere when Five Below carries swim shorts for $5? Don’t wait too long to shop though — limited sizing is available in floral and striped styles.
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Ladies’ Pattern Crisscross Sandals
- Price: $2
Previously $5, these crisscross sandals have been marked down to the unbelievably low price of $2.
Choose from red or white in a range of women’s shoe sizes or buy both in your preferred size and spend just $4. That’s less than the original price for two pairs of sandals.
Hydraquench Tumbler Sipper
- Price: $5
Stay hydrated year round with a hydraquench tumbler sipper. This competitively priced tumbler measures at 20 ounces and is made with double insulation to keep hot and cold beverages warm and/or cool all day.
Inflatable Snail Pool Tube
- Price: $5
The popular inflatable snail pool tube will be sold out before you know it, so don’t miss your chance to own one. Each set includes an inflatable tube with a repair patch and is recommended for poolside use for ages 8 and up.
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High Five Pool Noodle
- Price: $1
Regular GOBankingRates’ readers won’t be surprised to see we’re once again advising getting your pool noodles at Five Below this summer. There’s a solid variety of colors available to shop and even better deals since these High Five noodles cost only $1 apiece.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 18, 2025, and are subject to change.
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