$275 for boots - what do you think?

[Redraidernurse]

Even though we could easily afford that, there's no way I could spend that much on shoes. For really nice boots I think the most I could spend would be $100-$125.

[bjl584]

Personally, I wouldn't spend that much on boots. But, it sounds like you can afford it. So, go for it if that's what you want to do.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

Sounds better than $400 prada or jimmy choos.

[vicky91]

I found the perfect pair for $275, which I think is crazy high. This pair is also insulated nicely - something my last pair didn't have and my feet were always freezing in them. I never spend this much on shoes, but I'm also not finding anything else that fits all my requirements. What do you think? Should I bite the bullet and just do it?

Well, wearing $20 ballet flats I bought two years ago (my only shoes right now), I would say the price is ridiculously high. On the other hand: if you think they are worth it and you have the money to spend and you think you will enjoy wearing them many years and you think they will last many years ... Why not?

At $275 it's more like an investment, isn't it?

[snafu]

There is a very old saying...Happy Wife, Happy Life... but if you already have foot problems why mess around? Foot problems just get worse if your shoes don't fit just right it's misery. Foot surgery is a more expensive option than those boots!

[HappySaver]

Ah.. done. I looked at and tried on several others and wasn't satisfied.

I got them last night and they are sooooo comfortable and look great! Plus they are made in the USA, which I love. I was not familiar with the Munro brand - I am now a fan!

[TheKayla]

Make sure you're looking into alternatives and not just buying the brand. A lot of the time, you get what you pay for. I'm the same way with running shoes: I don't want a $40 pair, because they'll be useless in six months while at the same time causing me pain -- not worth it. I'd rather have a nicer pair that will last me years and years. However, when I bought my last pair, I did a ton of research. I found that I could solve all my needs for a $100 pair of nice running shoes with a specific brand that was more reliable, they just didn't look as fancy as the $200 pairs. At the same time, there were more expensive shoes that had bigger brands tied to them, that may have been of nicer quality, but not as good for my situation and flat feet.

Read reviews, look into alternatives, do research. If they really are the best option, and you're going to get as much use as you say you are, then yes they're worth it -- as long as you can afford it. I have no problem paying more for nicer things that I know I'm going to get my money's worth out of. For example, I've started buying nicer jeans (I'm talking like $50 instead of $20 jeans, not $200 brand-name jeans), because I know I'll wear them several days a week and it's more cost efficient to keep them for several years. Plus, it's feels great to just have nicer things every now and then, as long as you have the cash up front, don't feel bad about investing in yourself every now and then!

[~bs]

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Generally speaking, you get what you pay for up to a point. As you go upwards in price, you're paying more and more for brand name and less for the actual quality of item.

That being said, I was driving the other day and saw a new E class mercedes benz (If you recall from a prior thread, I also have a mercedes). Noticed something strange on the side mirrors so took a closer look. These cars now come with sensors that tell you when someone is alongside you. So anytime there's a car next to you, anywhere from your front bumper to rear, this indicator light turns on to tell you not to change lanes. This is a GREAT safety tool that will undoubtably eventually be copied by other luxury cars, then eventually standard cars. I think Volvo is the only other manufacturer that has this feature at this time.

This will help drivers that never LOOK before changing, will help drivers in vehicles with poor side visibility to assist them when cars are in their blind spot, and will decrease the amount of times a driver needs to physically turn their body to look if the next lane is clear, reducing the chances of accidents in front. It is proper driving technique to look into the next lane to see if the way is clear, but there is risk involved, as driving conditions could change in front of you in the time you took to look over into the next lane. If you glance in the side mirror, and the indicator light is on, then you know you dont' have to physically look over into the next lane.

Sorry for the somewhat offtopic story, just thought I'd share.

[HappySaver]

Love it. Not that I'll be buying a Mercedes anytime soon. Will just have to wait until it becomes mainstream technology in all cars.

[AmBel]

I've been a long time lurker here, and finally joined today just to respond to this thread. Although I have never spent that kind of money on a pair of shoes, I would. If you have hard to fit feet, or spend most of your day on your feet, it's really a health matter. It can affect joints, the spine, and many other parts of the body.

I'm still relatively young, but was born with old-people feet. I am a woman and have a EE or EEE width foot. I have a high instep, medium arches, narrow heels, and bunions. To top it off, I'm a teacher and on my feet all day. Given those factors, when it's time to replace the last pair of shoes, I buy whatever I can find that fits and provides support and comfort. To find that in my size, and not look like I'm wearing bricks on my feet, is not easy. If I can find something that is professional looking for school, too, I'm definitely buying it. Because I buy quality, I seldom have any foot pain and most of my shoes have lasted me anywhere from 5-8 years, longer if they're not worn several times a week.