What is the most you have ever spent on a pair of shoes?

[mala]

I went to try on & buy hiking boots today. I have sticker shock. Apparently I have unusually wide feet. The only pair that I tried on that I liked was $185. Holy crap. I need good ankle support, I wear B on my back most of the time when we go hiking. The minimum for a good pair with ankle support was $130, but none of them were wide enough with enough support. So I had to order a pair in a wide size since REI didn't have it in stock (understandably, wide sizes are not common unless you special order.) I have never spent this much on a single pair of shoes before.

Now I'm curious what the most expensive pair of shoes you have ever bought cost.

<$50- I'm cheap
$50-74
$75-99
$100-124
$125-149
$150-174
$175-199
$200-249
$250-300
>$300


ETA: Those of you with $300+ shoes need to PIP!

[laurack]

I spent $200 on my Asolo backpacking boots. WELL worth it. Those things are freakin amazing. Not that I use them a lot these days lol

other than that, I have spent $110 - $120 on danskos but besides my danskos I try to get shoes on sale. Like all my Born sandals I got at marshalls for $30. I just recently got a pair of naturalizer sandals for $28.

I refuse to wear super cheap/plastic shoes. I used to do that all the time in my youth and have since realized that if you own good and comfortable shoes you don't need to own a lot of them.

[imimahoney]

I haven't bought them yet but I REALLY want a pair of Frye boots. Depending on the style they could cost close to $400. I'm planning on buying them in the late summer.

But actually bought, probably around $200, not sure. I don't spend a ton on shoes.

[creamsiclechica]

I think me personally, $250 or so. DH has to buy boots for the Army constantly, and those fuckers are like $200 a pop every few months, I hate it. He obviously needs those though, lol.

[katfco]

Thanks to the runners on this board, I spent 150 on sneakers last month. Now I have to get back in the groove of trying to run.

[bebeetmoi]

>$300. They're gorgeous. I was wearing them when DD was conceived (angel)

[carawestt]

Like $150.

[irishsara]

Jul 17, 2013 13:00:20 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

I haven't bought them yet but I REALLY want a pair of Frye boots. Depending on the style they could cost close to $400. I'm planning on buying them in the late summer.

But actually bought, probably around $200, not sure. I don't spend a ton on shoes.

I want a pair of Frye's too!!  I keep waiting for some awesome deal on them.

[charlielove]

Fryes are expensive. (angel)

[imimahoney]

Jul 17, 2013 13:07:09 GMT -5 irishsara said:

Jul 17, 2013 13:00:20 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

I haven't bought them yet but I REALLY want a pair of Frye boots. Depending on the style they could cost close to $400. I'm planning on buying them in the late summer.

But actually bought, probably around $200, not sure. I don't spend a ton on shoes.

I want a pair of Frye's too!!  I keep waiting for some awesome deal on them.

The next semi-annual sale at Nordstrom's I am going to go all in I think. They usually have ok deals on them during the preview days. I know that Zappos has last seasons stuff but I like to try it on before hand if its from a season behind that is harder. 

[skwcm80]

Jul 17, 2013 13:00:20 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

I haven't bought them yet but I REALLY want a pair of Frye boots. Depending on the style they could cost close to $400. I'm planning on buying them in the late summer.

But actually bought, probably around $200, not sure. I don't spend a ton on shoes.

 I want some Melissa back button zip boots in multiple colors, I may actually have to save my mad money. 

I think the most I've spent on shoes is a little over $100.

katfco - those were an investment. 

[irishsara]

Jul 17, 2013 13:09:25 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

Jul 17, 2013 13:07:09 GMT -5 irishsara said:

I want a pair of Frye's too!!  I keep waiting for some awesome deal on them.

The next semi-annual sale at Nordstrom's I am going to go all in I think. They usually have ok deals on them during the preview days. I know that Zappos has last seasons stuff but I like to try it on before hand if its from a season behind that is harder. 

Usually once a year you can get Frye's for super cheap on Amazon.  Last year they had a pair for like $225.  I totally hesitated buying them and now I regret it. 

[Deleted]

Serious shoe problem checking in. Serious.


And for Frye lovers, there are several pairs of Frye's that are on sale for the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom. The sale is open for cardholders now, to the public later this week (I think? not sure on the public date). I can go look what styles if you want.

[imimahoney]

Jul 17, 2013 13:30:51 GMT -5 @veronicasawyer said:

Serious shoe problem checking in. Serious.


And for Frye lovers, there are several pairs of Frye's that are on sale for the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom. The sale is open for cardholders now, to the public later this week (I think? not sure on the public date). I can go look what styles if you want.

REALLY......!!!!

[rjamz]

I like nice shoes.

[monkeybabe]

I think the most I spend was 90 on steel toed, non slip, water resistant work shoes. I usually get pumas or adidas when they're on sale. Confession: I hate boots. I sneer at them.

[Deleted]

Jul 17, 2013 13:36:21 GMT -5 imimahoney said:

Jul 17, 2013 13:30:51 GMT -5 @veronicasawyer said:

Serious shoe problem checking in. Serious.


And for Frye lovers, there are several pairs of Frye's that are on sale for the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom. The sale is open for cardholders now, to the public later this week (I think? not sure on the public date). I can go look what styles if you want.

REALLY......!!!!

OK, I just checked:
Melissa Harness $265.90 (after sale $397.95)
Veronica Back Zip Short Boot $198.90 (after sale $297.95)
Lucinda Slouch $299.90 (after sale $447.95)
Wyatt Disc Short Boot $218.90 (after sale $327.95)

Non card holders sale starts the 19th.
Card holders get early access and can shop now.

[skwcm80]

Jul 17, 2013 13:30:51 GMT -5 @veronicasawyer said:

Serious shoe problem checking in. Serious.


And for Frye lovers, there are several pairs of Frye's that are on sale for the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom. The sale is open for cardholders now, to the public later this week (I think? not sure on the public date). I can go look what styles if you want.

I deleted my Anniversary sale email, because I didn't want to be tempted. No I have to go dig it up.

[Deleted]

Jul 17, 2013 13:43:35 GMT -5 skwcm80 said:

Jul 17, 2013 13:30:51 GMT -5 @veronicasawyer said:

Serious shoe problem checking in. Serious.


And for Frye lovers, there are several pairs of Frye's that are on sale for the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom. The sale is open for cardholders now, to the public later this week (I think? not sure on the public date). I can go look what styles if you want.

I deleted my Anniversary sale email, because I didn't want to be tempted. No I have to go dig it up.

I just log in with my username/password or account number! Just trying to make it easier for ya!

[Deleted]

I spend between $50-150 on shoes/boots when I buy new ones. I try to stay under $100 by sale shopping.

[Deleted]

I've been thinking about this, and my most expensive pair of shoes were my wedding shoes. They are Christian Louboutin and they are gorgeous, but I wore them ONCE. How ridiculous is that?

I do try them on frequently and wear them in my closet/bedroom, usually while wearing yoga pants rolled up so I can properly see the shoe.

[devonpow]

My Frye boots were $300 something... (Vanessa Slouch). My running shoes are $115 and I get new ones every 6 months.

I think most of my shoes are in the $100-$150 range.

[monkeybabe]

Jul 17, 2013 13:53:26 GMT -5 devonpow said:

My Frye boots were $300 something... (Vanessa Slouch). My running shoes are $115 and I get new ones every 6 months.

I think most of my shoes are in the $100-$150 range.

Oh, I forgot about these because Patsy got them for me! He got me some really nice Nikes, but I think they were still under $100, or maybe just over, because the receptionist at his work's H works at Nikes' HQ and bought them with his employee discount. I should really get back into running...

[thedahliharpa]

These Bettye Muller suede wedges were about $300 from Anthro a loooong time ago before I was a better comparison shopper and didn't have a house, dog, kids...I've barely worn them but D enjoyed trying to wear and then eat them when I tried to snap a pic. I think they would look cute with the dress Trudy posted earlier.

[thedahliharpa]

Jul 17, 2013 13:03:01 GMT -5 bebeetmoi said:

>$300. They're gorgeous. I was wearing them when DD was conceived (angel)

THIS explains your daughter's love affair with her Hunters :-)

[AndyCohen]

Jul 17, 2013 13:37:01 GMT -5 rjamz said:

I like nice shoes.

Ditto

[mala]

Confession: I hate wedge heels. HATE.

[thedahliharpa]

Jul 17, 2013 14:19:28 GMT -5 mala said:

Confession: I hate wedge heels. HATE.

Confession: I stumble around in regular heels like a drunk baby giraffe. LOL.

[Beener]

I have a pair of knee- high boots from Nordstrom that were around $200. I'm still waiting on H to buy me some Louboutins- I keep dropping hints.

[thedahliharpa]

Jul 17, 2013 13:38:52 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

I think the most I spend was 90 on steel toed, non slip, water resistant work shoes. I usually get pumas or adidas when they're on sale. Confession: I hate boots. I sneer at them.

Boots seem so Portland in the fall to me.