# Have you ever paid more than $200 for a pair of shoes? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 31, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979 "2011-12-31T21:01:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ibanez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a4c791/32.png) [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/21 "2011-12-31T23:14:43Z")
Hiking boots and Dock Martins. I’d rather spend $200+ on footwear that I know will last at least 5 years rather than buy something from China for a $100 that barely make it through the year. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/22 "2011-12-31T23:14:51Z")
Several pairs of ski boots, I think $400+ ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/23 "2011-12-31T23:47:06Z")
Never. I did, however, pay $100 for an Italian silk tie. ---
**Author:** ![Bloodless\_Turnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@Bloodless\_Turnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bloodless_Turnip)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/24 "2011-12-31T23:49:10Z")
No. ---
**Author:** ![Al\_Bundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e79b87/32.png) [@Al\_Bundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al_Bundy)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/25 "2011-12-31T23:57:37Z")
There was a time when I would gladly pay over $200 for a pair of shoes that would make me run faster as long as everybody else did not have the chance to by them as well. At this point I’m gluing patches on my soles and plugging holes to keep my feet dry. ---
**Author:** ![DadWagonDriver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/26 "2012-01-01T00:21:04Z")
Around $300 for Red Wing boots with Goretex lining, steel toes, and fiberglass shanks in the soles when I was a cable technician. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/27 "2012-01-01T00:34:21Z")
Yes, for Allen Edmonds dress shoes. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/28 "2012-01-01T00:41:40Z")
Once. It was a pair of bullhide cowboy boots. I wore those suckers at least three times a week for seven or eight years. They were worn while doing all kinds of work (including barbed wire), and stepped on by various hoofed critters. Had them resoled three times. And I’m _hard_ on my boots. They were the toughest boots I’ve ever owned. ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/29 "2012-01-01T00:45:54Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > Yes, for Allen Edmonds dress shoes. I also keep several pairs of Allen Edmond shoes. But the nice thing about their shoes is that once you have a pair, they last a really long time and you can have them refurbished good as new for a hundred bucks ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/30 "2012-01-01T00:46:38Z")
Yes. I have a couple of pair of [Fluevog](http://www.fluevog.com/) that were more than $200, and a couple between $100-$200. They’re awesome shoes that fit my feet well, and all are in regular rotation in my wardrobe. _I_ didn’t necessarily spend the money on them - most were gifts - but the money was spent for the shoes. ---
**Author:** ![UFC\_Is\_Sux](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/46a35a/32.png) [@UFC\_Is\_Sux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UFC_Is_Sux)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/31 "2012-01-01T01:09:56Z")
Yes, twice. Once for a pair of French Shriner dress shoes ($199 plus tax) that looked particularly good with a business suit, then again for a pair of Jedi boots ($350, custom made) to go with my “dress” robes. (The matching lightsaber was another $300, but I was a hit at Comic-Con that year.) ---
**Author:** ![Jennyrosity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jennyrosity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennyrosity)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/32 "2012-01-01T01:26:28Z")
Yes, frequently. My most expensive purchase were a stunningly beautiful pair of dove-grey Christian Dior ankle boots - they were on sale, but still considerably more than $200, or £200 for that matter. I have no regrets, either. Wearing them makes me happy. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/33 "2012-01-01T01:32:38Z")
No, but I paid $130 (as best I recall) for a pair of sturdy ankle-high work/hiking boots 32 years ago. I’m still using them. Best damn pair of footwear I’ve ever owned. An equivalent pair today would, in fact, be over $200. ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/34 "2012-01-01T01:46:20Z")
No, but I would if I found the right pair. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/35 "2012-01-01T01:50:51Z")
I try to keep it under $20. ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/36 "2012-01-01T01:51:36Z")
Paid 240.00 for a pair of gorgeous, Italian, brown leather sandals with fabulous scallop stitching. They were a huge splurge and I still absolutely love them. ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/37 "2012-01-01T02:04:17Z")
I don’t think my Gucci shoes left much change out of $200. ---
**Author:** ![boytyperanma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/38 "2012-01-01T02:45:44Z")
I have to tack on about 80 bucks to the cost of any footwear I buy for a 1 inch lift so I tend not to buy any cheap shoes to begin with. Most shoes start under 200 but the lift puts them over. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/39 "2012-01-01T03:17:09Z")
I don’t think I’ve paid more than 20 dollars for a pair of shoes. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979/40 "2012-01-01T03:55:23Z")
I think I paid over 200 USD for my hiking shoes. Most of my shoes cost between 100 and 200 USD, I think. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-paid-more-than-200-for-a-pair-of-shoes/607979.md?page=3)