Poll: How much do your shoes cost?
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At current exchange rates, about $75 for each pair - one set of Nikes, one set of... *removes shoe* *checks inside* ...oh my, it appears I'm wearing Hush Puppies as my work shoes. Don't let on.
Anyway, though I'm averse to overspending on stuff, I've bought dirt-cheap sneakers and work shoes before, and it's seriously not worth it. Like with my laptop and a few other things (including car tyres...), a slight extra investment goes a long way. The bargain basement ones were a wierd size and shape, made of crap materials, poorly put together. They hurt at first and hurt more after they were bedded in, but I endured it because that was all - I thought - I could afford, though the credit card probably could have stretched a bit further. Then, before too long, they just started falling apart. Soles wore through or delaminated far too early, stitching frayed, scuffs wouldn't polish out, laces broke, linings developed holes in uncomfortable places that needed covering up with odor eaters (which also provided much needed cushioning which they lacked).
Worst was the supposed mountain walking boots. After the first time I went up and down a proper mountain in them (Cadair Idris in wales) I retired them to the emergency-use cabinet. Coming back down, halfway, I discovered it was less painful carrying on in my socks than those horrid, deceptively soft, pastel-pink-and-olive monstrosities.
These pricier ones have lasted a surprisingly long time so far for the beating they get, are comfortable enough to kick around in for 24 hours at a stretch if needs be and are reasonably absorbent of shocks, still holding together, still have tread, still have the original laces, and of the two pairs only the nikes have a significant lining hole, which developed in one of the heels not long after I got them and has remained as the only thing. It's easy to patch over.
Considering I've had these two $75 pairs for 18 months or more each now, and the cheaper ($30?) ones barely made it to 6 months, I consider myself quids in.
No brand loyalty and not so much fashion-victim-ness. I bought what I thought looked good, was a good and comfortable fit within my price limit (about $90). Some more expensive ones were actually "worse" and so I plumped for the cheaper type because I actually liked them more. The Nikes... OK, I did pick them because they stood out a bit, but in an understated way instead of "hey look at how hip I am everybody". I wanted something in white with a flash of blue, as I had some before and they went well with my other gear, unlike the Black and Brown ones in-between. Then these mainly silver-blue with red/black/silver piping Alvords jumped out. Not Airs or any of that stuff, just regular running shoes in a cool style, and fairly economical as big-brand footware goes. Top one, nice one, sorted.
The only time buying cheap has really worked out is my $60-ish steel toe worksite boots. Bought for a temporary casual labour job ... ended up costing about a quarter of my total pay from it. They're clompy, barely even broken in, and would probably continue to hurt like hell all the way through their life same as they did for that work period, but well worth it in order to stop my toes being crushed without spending masses. They go on when I go on-site (been needed randomly a couple times since) and come off after. You don't walk around in them...
Oh yeah that and some $30 bike boots, which see a bit more casual strolling, but much the same thing applies. When you can change into something else, you do it. They're for protecting your feet whilst riding, not going on a hike.
Anyway, though I'm averse to overspending on stuff, I've bought dirt-cheap sneakers and work shoes before, and it's seriously not worth it. Like with my laptop and a few other things (including car tyres...), a slight extra investment goes a long way. The bargain basement ones were a wierd size and shape, made of crap materials, poorly put together. They hurt at first and hurt more after they were bedded in, but I endured it because that was all - I thought - I could afford, though the credit card probably could have stretched a bit further. Then, before too long, they just started falling apart. Soles wore through or delaminated far too early, stitching frayed, scuffs wouldn't polish out, laces broke, linings developed holes in uncomfortable places that needed covering up with odor eaters (which also provided much needed cushioning which they lacked).
Worst was the supposed mountain walking boots. After the first time I went up and down a proper mountain in them (Cadair Idris in wales) I retired them to the emergency-use cabinet. Coming back down, halfway, I discovered it was less painful carrying on in my socks than those horrid, deceptively soft, pastel-pink-and-olive monstrosities.
These pricier ones have lasted a surprisingly long time so far for the beating they get, are comfortable enough to kick around in for 24 hours at a stretch if needs be and are reasonably absorbent of shocks, still holding together, still have tread, still have the original laces, and of the two pairs only the nikes have a significant lining hole, which developed in one of the heels not long after I got them and has remained as the only thing. It's easy to patch over.
Considering I've had these two $75 pairs for 18 months or more each now, and the cheaper ($30?) ones barely made it to 6 months, I consider myself quids in.
No brand loyalty and not so much fashion-victim-ness. I bought what I thought looked good, was a good and comfortable fit within my price limit (about $90). Some more expensive ones were actually "worse" and so I plumped for the cheaper type because I actually liked them more. The Nikes... OK, I did pick them because they stood out a bit, but in an understated way instead of "hey look at how hip I am everybody". I wanted something in white with a flash of blue, as I had some before and they went well with my other gear, unlike the Black and Brown ones in-between. Then these mainly silver-blue with red/black/silver piping Alvords jumped out. Not Airs or any of that stuff, just regular running shoes in a cool style, and fairly economical as big-brand footware goes. Top one, nice one, sorted.
The only time buying cheap has really worked out is my $60-ish steel toe worksite boots. Bought for a temporary casual labour job ... ended up costing about a quarter of my total pay from it. They're clompy, barely even broken in, and would probably continue to hurt like hell all the way through their life same as they did for that work period, but well worth it in order to stop my toes being crushed without spending masses. They go on when I go on-site (been needed randomly a couple times since) and come off after. You don't walk around in them...
Oh yeah that and some $30 bike boots, which see a bit more casual strolling, but much the same thing applies. When you can change into something else, you do it. They're for protecting your feet whilst riding, not going on a hike.
I spend up to £100 on my shoes, the last me years and years. And every 2 years I'll buy a new pair of winer boots at about £50.
I so have other random top brad trainers and stuff which only cost me £10-ish, but they're the ones I use if I know they're gonna get wrecked or soaked.
I so have other random top brad trainers and stuff which only cost me £10-ish, but they're the ones I use if I know they're gonna get wrecked or soaked.
I wear lots of different types of shoes.
the most expensive pair I have ever bought was 91.00$CDN but I usually pay anywhere from 20.00$ to 60.00$ usually the 50.00$ and above ones are for formal occasions.
I like to get my shoes at Winners. kick ass stuff.
I do know people who have spent upwards of four hundred dollars for shoes.
the most expensive pair I have ever bought was 91.00$CDN but I usually pay anywhere from 20.00$ to 60.00$ usually the 50.00$ and above ones are for formal occasions.
I like to get my shoes at Winners. kick ass stuff.
I do know people who have spent upwards of four hundred dollars for shoes.
Depends on the shoes. I'm not wearing any right now (unless slippers count, in which case, they were a gift, so I don't know). The running shoes I buy for everyday use generally cost about $70 a pair and last me a couple years... though I've had the pair I'm on now for four years, because I stopped running four years ago.
My boots were all issued to me, and they cost the government between $60 and $300, depending on the pair (I think my black steel-toed gore-tex boots may have actually cost a little more than $300. I don't remember).
...I also have a $50 pair of flip-flops I've owned for five years, and $30 walking shoes I've owned for seven.
My most recent shoe purchase was dress shoes for a $600 suit, though (two years ago), and they cost me $80, I think... so I went with those on the voting.
My boots were all issued to me, and they cost the government between $60 and $300, depending on the pair (I think my black steel-toed gore-tex boots may have actually cost a little more than $300. I don't remember).
...I also have a $50 pair of flip-flops I've owned for five years, and $30 walking shoes I've owned for seven.
My most recent shoe purchase was dress shoes for a $600 suit, though (two years ago), and they cost me $80, I think... so I went with those on the voting.
I don't buy a lot of extravagent things. But shoes are my total weakness. So I own a lot of expensive sneakers and I usually end up throwing down about $100.00 a pair. I also make sure I have several of sneakers in working order at any given time. Right now I have a pair of grey converse, a pair of black converse a black/red pair of nikes and a pair of black pumas.
My sneakers: $270 On sale for $180 Compound sale for $120 Cash register error for $70.
My loafers: $80 On sale for $20.
Because I'm a bargain-hunting cheapskate.
My loafers: $80 On sale for $20.
Because I'm a bargain-hunting cheapskate.
I buy boots they cost me roughly £80 a pair if I remember rightly, they last at least two and a half years of constant use and I replace the laces about a year and a half into usage. These are the only boots I own and I buy no other footwear until it is time to replace them.
EDIT: I should also note that when it comes time to replace them the tread is usually about half a centimetre deep so I could probably get another while out of them if I tried
EDIT: I should also note that when it comes time to replace them the tread is usually about half a centimetre deep so I could probably get another while out of them if I tried
My allstars are about 200$, but they are also limited edition. The ones i wear daily were about 100$, and my current formals are about 350-400$.. I would not say that i am vain, since i have no problem going out in sweat pants and a t-shirt every once in a while, i do however care about fashion.. Oh and im a guy..
I tend to buy rather more expensive shoes but go for quality, so they will last longer. As in 100 euros.
I bought my current pair 4 years ago, and they are starting to look a bit worn out, but still no need to get new ones.
I have like two pairs of shoes for everyday-use, winter and summer. And ones for when it's very hot outside, and a pair of rubber-boots for rain and swamps.
And a pair for festive occasions, which are the cheapest, because I don't use them often, so they don't need to last.
I'm female, if that matters.
Incidentally, the thing my mom spends a lot of money is handbags. Becasue apparently you need to have different kinds to go with different outfits. And they are ridiculously expensive.
I bought my current pair 4 years ago, and they are starting to look a bit worn out, but still no need to get new ones.
I have like two pairs of shoes for everyday-use, winter and summer. And ones for when it's very hot outside, and a pair of rubber-boots for rain and swamps.
And a pair for festive occasions, which are the cheapest, because I don't use them often, so they don't need to last.
I'm female, if that matters.
Incidentally, the thing my mom spends a lot of money is handbags. Becasue apparently you need to have different kinds to go with different outfits. And they are ridiculously expensive.
Eighty for my casual shoes, one-ten for my cross trainers, ninety for my work boots. I don't mind spending on extra I'm going to be wearing every single time I leave the house.
My running shoes were 80, my work shoes were 40, casual shoes were 50. Really cheap shoes give me pain, so I spend a little more for comfort.
my most expensive are £90, but they are really nice, well made chunky brown leather boots that have lasted me for years now. Second most expensive. are £60, and were just too pretty to pass up.
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I usually just wear Converse, so £35-40 a pair. Got... maybe six pairs? The ones I'm wearing right now, though: Etnies skate shoes that cost me nothing, my brother gave them to me after wearing them once and deciding that he didn't like them. They cost him £85, I believe. Damn kid has too much money to spare.