I think the most I've spent for shoes is probably over $100 on a pair, but they were Docs, and well warrented since they last forever.

I did however just drop $90 on 2 pairs of NBs. I'll wear one till they fall apart, and then switch over. I look for deals. I'm not concerned with the latest fashions per se. I mean, if they are in my budget-fine-if not I don't care. The abundance of outlets around here helps as well.
-Nike
-Adidas
-Reebok
-Vans
-Bass
etc.

tania...you'll be very proud of me. i ended up getting a pair of these for $69 instead:



they're pretty comfortable, they're aerosoles.

Those are cute -- which colour did you get? I like those tan ones on the right.

the brown ones. i didn't see the orange ones there. those would've been nice too.

I like the brown too. I approve!

Btw, off-topic, but Mayumi told me she's visiting you next week. She's totally looking forward to it!

The wingtips I recently bought were Ecco--bought them mainly because I have a pair of Ecco sneakers that are bar none the most comfortable shoes I own.

Supposedly there is either an Ecco outlet or factory store down around Destin Florida that I gotta find next time I'm down there.

I was going to buy these for the wife based on the images on the puma site, but the viewing angles on the Zappos site make them look goofy as hell.

yeah, she's coming in for editors and crashing at my place. can't wait, it'll be nice to see some people from back home. btw...the vacation rocked last night. it was like being back home.

I don't think I've ever paid more than about $90 for shoes... and that's only one or two pairs in my life, probably only the Doc Martin sandals I had for a while. I usually hang around the $30-$45 area... But, I will say that I can usually find really good shoes on sale since I wear a really small size. All I have to do is search online, and somewhere will have what I want for cheap, because not many women wear a size 5 anymore. Ebay is awesome, too. I have no luck in actual stores though. The only store I've been in recently that regularly carries size 5 shoes is Target.