What's the Most You've Ever Spent On A Pair of Shoes?

[Mr. Ected]

I dropped about $250 on a pair of Finn Comfort shoes about 4 years ago, and they still look and feel great.

[Mojambo]

1. 40 bucks.

Vans

[Shell Beau]

2. Yikes, I would rather not say.

I love shoes. I own way too many, and I have spent way too much on a few. But I wear the shit out of them.

[BurtWorm]

33. I didn't mean to post this here.

:hi:

[WCIL]

3. $120

on a pair of Birkenstock sandals that I was never able to feel comfortable in. Both kids swear by them and wear them year-round, but they are not for me.

[mentalsolstice]

4. $70-90 bucks

Birkenstock, Merrill, New Balance, Dansko...

[AwakeAtLast]

13. Birkenstocks here, too

The pairs I have were worth every penny!

:hi:

[baldguy]

5. $350

Well, they were a pair of ski boots - but they still went on my feet.

[Aristus]

6. About $120 for a superb pair of black cap-toe Bostonian oxfords. They were my wedding shoes.

That was ten years ago, and they're still in great shape. I care for them with military precision...

[Catshrink]

7. Not sure

but the last pair I bought was this cute pair of Eccos. $110 at Dillards, $20 on Ebay.

[Raffi Ella]

27. That's me.

I have a lotta really nice clothes, shoes and bags but I hardly EVER pay retail for them. B-)

[Inchworm]

8. $140ish

Work boots. (that was 15+ years ago)

:hi:

[bigwillq]

9. $140-150 for sneakers.

I go to the cheap store to buy actual dress shoes, which I wear ever so infrequently.

[handmade34]

10. badly want to spend $250.00

for the MBT anti-shoe does anyone know about these?

Kisumu Sandal
http://www.swissmasaius.com/Products.aspx


answer to question -approx $100. for army boots

[suninvited]

17. those look interesting

not the sandals, I didnt see the sandals, but I need a good shoe to help alleviate the pain I have been having after working my weekend job. 10 hours on my feet. Takes hours for the pain to stop after I get home.

[blue cat]

54. Thanks for posting...

now I have to have a pair after looking at their website. I've never spent more that ~$100 on athletic shoes, but I think that these may be worth it.

[Iggo]

11. 90 or 100 bucks, maybe?

Five years ago, standard Wolverine steel toe work/gig-boots. Got 'em at an outlet store at Ontario Mills. I do remember they were less than a cheap guitar from Sam Ash at the same mall. That was the clincher.

[XemaSab]

12. I think I spent about $150 on hiking boots

:shrug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

16. $150 for hiking boots is worth it!

What brands do you like?
I need some new ones, and it's been a while...

[XemaSab]

19. I seem to go back to Merrills with some regularity

Try to look for boots on closeout... you can sometimes get very good deals.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

44. I say go for Vasque or Asolo..............

they are pricey, but they are some of the best out there. I own a pair of Gore-Tex Asolos that I wouldn't trade for the world.

[tabbycat31]

14. $85

and only because I had to wear them for a wedding (bridesmaid-- did not have a choice in shoes). They were uncomfortable and I put cheap flats on for the reception.

[csziggy]

15. Shoes? About $40. Boots - $250 - 300 Really nice show boots.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

18. Ferragamos, Bruno Maglis, Amalfis.

Italian shoes that are soft, comfy and narrow enough for my size.

About $350 for dress shoes.

[Callalily]

20. $110.00 on Birkenstocks,

and that was the "sale" price! But they are very comfortable, durable, and worth the money.

[SacredCow]

30. Totally worth the money....

I typically get 2+ years of wear out of a pair. And might get more if I took better care of them.

[gbate]

21. $120 for a great fitting pair of Asics running shoes.

[1gobluedem]

22. $120 for Dansko sandals

They're on their second summer, get worn at least four times a week, and still look like new.

[dembotoz]

23. i used to buy allen edmonds at their factory outlet

don't remember exactly what they cost
Thinking maybe 200?
But my god were they comfortable and wore well as well

[HopeHoops]

24. $80 for my wife's wedding shoes - she wears a size 3 and it was the only pair we could find

That was 22 years ago (as of this coming Saturday in fact), so I'm sure they would be more now. That's a damn hard size to find! She still wears them - just this past Friday in fact.

[One_Life_To_Give]

25. IIRC $180

Ecco Dress Oxfords.
Of course I live in them at work.

[BeachBaby]

26. My wedding shoes were $180.00.

Besides those, I can't say I've ever spent more than $70.00 - most of the time under $50.00.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

28. 135 Euros

[SacredCow]

29. $350ish....

But they were bike shoes, so kind of a specialty thing.

As for regular old dress shoes? Probably about $200 for my black wing-tips. But they're a fashion icon, and I'll probably be buried in the same pair.

[fizzgig]

31. maybe $70 or $80 on a pair of carolina work boots

i bought them probably 12 years ago and wear them frequently and they're still in fantastic shape.

[Lyric]

32. $120 for a pair of Brooks running shoes.

I still have them, although they're pretty well-used by now, as that was five years ago.

:hi:

[BurtWorm]

34. About $300 for deerskin oxfords in the late 1980s.

I still have them but have worn them maybe twice. They match nothing I own. And they're extremely slippery. Great buy, eh?

The best money I ever spent on shoes was 85 euros on a pair of Mephistos, which you can't get in New York for less than $300. I wore those poor shoes into the ground.

[DarkTirade]

35. I think after tax they were about 125... but that was good quality snow boots, not regular shoes.

Most I ever spent before I moved up to the frozen north... less than a hundred, at least. Unfortunately I have fairly wide, flat feet. So I can't always pick the cheaper ones. Sometimes I have to spend a little extra to get one that actually fits me.

[Graybeard]

36. I got a pair of Bruno Magli boots at half-price.

I think $160 or so. I would never pay the $300+ full price. Ouch!

[Lucian]

37. $65

for a pair of leather Converse. That was three years ago and they're still in great shape.

[NJmaverick]

38. I spend about $80 - $100. If I spend less they kill my feet

and I don't find I need to spend anything more than that.

[MrSlayer]

39. My work boots cost about $180.

Red Wings, made in America, well worth it.

[noamnety]

51. I have a pair of red wings.

I cringed when I paid for them. But yes, well worth it - I have a ton of foot problems and I viewed it almost as a medical expense.

I'd never shell out that kind of money for a fashion statement.

[unpossibles]

40. close to a hundred I think

it's rare though - I've spent that much on a pair of good boots once or twice and both pairs lasted for years.

[AngryAmish]

41. Never buy cheap shoes

For men, Allen Edmunds - union made in Wisconsin. $290+

Women - I don't buy womens shoes.

[reyd reid reed]

42. The most I've ever spent has been 65.00

But that was 20+ years ago on a pair of snakeskin stilettos.

I still have those shoes...don't wear 'em often, but I still have 'em.

[Deep13]

43. I think my Asolo hiking boots were over $100. nt

[CrownPrinceBandar]

45. Asolos rock!...............

I lurve my Gore-Tex hikers.

[Deep13]

47. I got the ones without Gore-Tex.

Most of my hiking is in warm weather and I didn't want the extra insulation that GT provides. I'm glad I got them when I did as it seems like no one makes a good quality plain-jane model anymore.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

48. I have these.........

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___10855

Not too bad for GT boots. I got the GT primarily for the moisture barrier since a sunny, dry day around here is becoming a rarity.

And I agree that "plain jane" hikers are hard to find. I have actually had to go w/ trail shoes for dry, warm-weather hikes to avoid the uber-specialized, expensive hikers out there now. Merrell used to be good for that, but I have been disappointed at their quality of late.

:hi:

[Broken_Hero]

46. 35$

on a pair of boots...

[mnhtnbb]

49. On a single trip to DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) for several pairs...

$200-300. For a single pair? Maybe $75.

Don't ask about purses, though!

[TommyO]

50. About $400 for a pair of Wesco boots.

Well worth the price for comfort and good, leathery looks.

[fortyfeetunder]

52. $140 on some Munro dress shoes

I love Munro shoes, they are soooo comfortable. They last for years.

[BreweryYardRat]

53. About $100.

Anything over that, you're paying more for the brand name than for quality.

Shoes are to be worn until they wear out.