Poll of the Day > Would you ever spend over 100 dollars on a pair of shoes?

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Maybe, if they were like good steel-toe workmans boots or military-grade boots.

Yes. The two most important things you can invest in for longevity of physical health are shoes and mattresses, especially if you are on your feet often. I have very nice wooden clogs for my kitchen and service work, and have great basketball, running, and weightlifting shoes for when I want to get physical.
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shadowSEXil posted...

Yes. The two most important things you can invest in for longevity of physical health are shoes and mattresses, especially if you are on your feet often. I have very nice wooden clogs for my kitchen and service work, and have great basketball, running, and weightlifting shoes for when I want to get physical.

yeah it does seem that much less people are willing to spend over 100 on sneakers though. Tell that to the guys who love air jordans
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$100 is actually my limit for shoes. I don't see a reason to spend more than that.
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I beat the hell out of my shoes, so no. I go to Wal-Mart
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No. The most I ever paid was 70 for a pair of cherry red doc martens. I can still wear them too. That was only once. I usually shop at walmart or something for my shoes.
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I think the most I've ever spent is $80. A pair of Clogging shoes cost that much, so does a pair of Pointe shoes. Add taps to the Clogging shoes and toe cushions to the Pointe shoes and I've spent pretty close to $100 on a pair of work shoes.
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When I was younger I had many pairs of $100+ basketball shoes. Now I have many pairs of $100+ dress shoes, even though I don't wear any of them anymore.
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i spent 120 bucks for a pair of nb530s but they didn't turn out to be all that great so probably I learned my lesson
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Never skimp on a mattress or a good pair of boots.
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Only if they were special orthopedic shoes or something

I tend to spend around $30-$60 per pair and they last me the better part of a year. I used to always get Dr Scholls until they got bought out and started going down in quality, so now I always get New Balance, theyre great.
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I've come close to the $100 mark before, and I've strongly considered buying shoes that were over $100 before, so I'd definitely say I would do it, even if I haven't quite yet. No way for sneakers, though. If they're over $100, they're going to be damn nice shoes.
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Sure. Both pairs of boots that I have were over $100. My work boots were $130 and they are the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned. Even after a twelve hour shift spent mostly on my feet, I could come home take them off and my feet felt great. They were never achey or sore. Two years later and they still feel amazing and aren't even close to needing to be replaced. Money well spent. Magnum makes some pretty great boots.

My casual boots are probably 18 years old and still in great shape as well. I've had the soles replaced once. I don't remember exactly what I paid for them though. Too long ago.


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That's like my minimum
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Maybe some boots but not on tennis shoes or heels but then I wear children's sizes anyway.
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faramir77 posted...

$100 is actually my limit for shoes. I don't see a reason to spend more than that.

Why is that the arbitrary number instead of 75 or 115? Just curious as to how you decided 100 was too much.
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kangolcone posted...

faramir77 posted...

$100 is actually my limit for shoes. I don't see a reason to spend more than that.

Why is that the arbitrary number instead of 75 or 115? Just curious as to how you decided 100 was too much.

Our number system is base 10.
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Yes, Air Force Ones.
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AF 1's suck the air maxes are much better.
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Bugmeat posted...

Sure. Both pairs of boots that I have were over $100. My work boots were $130 and they are the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned. Even after a twelve hour shift spent mostly on my feet, I could come home take them off and my feet felt great. They were never achey or sore. Two years later and they still feel amazing and aren't even close to needing to be replaced. Money well spent. Magnum makes some pretty great boots.

i agree i've worn the same pair of stealth force 6.0 boots every day since 2009 only had to replace the insole once

I've spent over 200 on a pair of winter steel toes rated for -100.

I've also spent 200 on a good pair of runners.
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I've spent like around $150 on a pair of dress boots.

Dress shoes I generally don't go over $75.

Steel Toes for my job doesn't exceed $50 since it's light work.
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kangolcone posted...

faramir77 posted...

$100 is actually my limit for shoes. I don't see a reason to spend more than that.

Why is that the arbitrary number instead of 75 or 115? Just curious as to how you decided 100 was too much.

You're worried about $100 being "arbitrary" rather than $75 or $115? lol

Seriously though, most shoes are under $100 so I set that as a limit for shoe spending. I have two pairs of normal shoes I wear out and about that were $90 and $70 each, plus some work boots that I use for yard work that were $80, winter boots that were $60, dress shoes that were $80, and a $30 pair of sandals.

I set limits on other things in life, too, just because that's a responsible financial thing to do. For example, I don't buy meals at restaurants that are more than $20 before tip unless it is a very special occasion.
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i paid about $110 (fairly deep discount) for a pair of black timbs. i don't wear them that often but i like them
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I have numerous times, I think most I ever paid was $150 for some Timbs
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XBoner posted...

AF 1's suck the air maxes are much better.

No.
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spent that much on air maxes

so why not shoes shoes hell yaz
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FatalAccident posted...

spent that much on air maxes

so why not shoes shoes hell yaz

wuht?
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Probably not. The most I'd spend is 20. They don't last long enough for me to spend more. On a side note the most I've ever spend on a item of clothing is 40 and that was for a long coat I own.
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https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/rockford-1000-mile-cap-toe-boot/18380M.html?dwvar_18380M_color=W05293#cgid=outlet&start=1

These are my motorcycle riding boots. I have plenty of shoes costing more than $100. The only shoes I wear that are less than that are a pair of maroon vans high tops.

Got the Doc Martens boots of course.

Only if I need them for work or special occassions.
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I'd love to. I was tempted to this weekend, but I can't afford it.
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I have for dress shoes. Couldnt ever see myself doing it for sneakers.
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Most I ever paid was like 50. If I paid 100 they better be useful as fuck
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I've never spent more than $35 or $40 I think.
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I almost never spend more than $20-30 on shoes. I did get a pair of steel-toe boots for my job for like $150, but the company paid for them.
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My shoes cost $20. $30 at the very most.
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Shoes cost less than $100? Must be nice living anywhere outside of Canada.
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zebatov posted...

Shoes cost less than $100? Must be nice living anywhere outside of Canada.

Why would shoes be so expensive on Canada? Extra padding for the cold?
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Metalsonic66 posted...

zebatov posted...

Shoes cost less than $100? Must be nice living anywhere outside of Canada.

Why would shoes be so expensive on Canada? Extra padding for the cold?

I don't know what he's talking about. Most shoes are under $100 CAD.
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Metalsonic66 posted...

zebatov posted...

Shoes cost less than $100? Must be nice living anywhere outside of Canada.

Why would shoes be so expensive on Canada? Extra padding for the gold?

Fix'd, lol
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I don't get it.
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For a pair of really sturdy/comfortable work boots or dress shoes? Definitely.

For a pair of sneakers or something like that? No way.

Metalsonic66 posted...

I don't get it.

Expensive, gold... ah fuck it.
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VeeVees posted...

Metalsonic66 posted...

zebatov posted...

Shoes cost less than $100? Must be nice living anywhere outside of Canada.

Why would shoes be so expensive on Canada? Extra padding for the cold?

I don't know what he's talking about. Most shoes are under $100 CAD.

I wouldn't say most. You're looking at $80-90 at least for a decent pair of runners/trainers at Sportchek or something. If you go somewhere like Payless then yeah, but you're really getting what you pay for at those places.
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