Stockw Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Question for the girls! What is the most expensive pair of shoes that you have bought or own? A friend of mine recently purchased a pair of £640 Guccis! SW Honestly a girl can't have too many shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris100575 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Phew, that's expensive. My own collection is a bit more modest with my favourites ranging from £75 - £150. I'm pretty certain that the cheapest is a pair of white stiletto calf boots I've just bought on eBay for £15. Hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I have a pair of Chloe knee boots for £505 and a pair of satin boots by Patrick Cox for £450. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 How about for the guys? Don't mean to intrude but I have a feeling that some of us guys have paid a pretty penny for our heels. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-dp- Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 That would be the Lydia pair of boots by Cole Haan. They are mighty comfortable tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNR Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 To date, the most i've paid for a pair of high heels for myself is $300.00. Lately, however, I've been considering buying a pair of Christian Louboutin "Clichy" pumps (I really like the light blue). The thing that stops me is the price. No matter how much I like them (I certainly can afford them) I just can't get over the thinking that the price ($900 to $1200) is way to much for a man to pay for a pair of high heels for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 The most I have ever spent is $158 + £46 import duty for these boots I think in total it comes to somewhere around £150'ish Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary0618 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I have paid $300 - $400 for 3 or 4 pairs over the years. Usually thigh high boots from the fetish shops. Richie, How do you like those boots from Eddie Bauer? Now that they are on sale for $99, I am being tempted! FLAT SHOES, LIKE FLAT DRINKS, ARE FOR FLAT PEOPLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Richie, How do you like those boots from Eddie Bauer? Now that they are on sale for $99, I am being tempted! Hi Gary There really nice but I wont say too much here, except for I definately paid too much for them, these should be on sale for about £80 and definately not the £150 I paid for them. If I had seen these in a shop, I wouldnt have paid £150 for them, but I would have happily handed over £80 and had a smashing pair of boots. Anyway, I'm going to put in the first ever shoereview soon (probably in jan) just to get the ball rolling These are a narrow fit so definately get the US12 if your a UK9 / UK8 Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris100575 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 How about for the guys? Don't mean to intrude but I have a feeling that some of us guys have paid a pretty penny for our heels. Oops, I missed the bit about this being a question for the girls! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Maby we should start a thread for the guys, huh? real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I would say this seems like a fair question for all, not just the ladies.. Its not exactly a gender specific question? Or am I off the mark here? Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneehighs Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 The most expensive shoes I ever bought were the Stuart Weitzman Sensual pumps that this girl happened to be wearing as well. I ordered them from Zappos. With all applicable fees included, the total cost came to about $220 U.S.. I would love to have a pair of Manolos or Jimmy Choo's, but the cons of buying them outweigh the pros. So even though I could afford them, the same rational part of me that makes sure that I have no more than 15 pairs of shoes at any one time overtakes any emotional impulse to buy. Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNR Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Since it was in the "for eveybody" thread, I took it to mean "everybody." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Since it was in the "for eveybody" thread, I took it to mean "everybody." I think we all need a slap for hijacking this thread.... Sorry StockW, were all guilty of hijacking your thread and I apologise! Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneehighs Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Since it was in the "for eveybody" thread, I took it to mean "everybody." I concur. The definition at the top of the forum states, "For Everybody Discussion about high heels not aimed at men or women in particular." Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I concur. The definition at the top of the forum states, "For Everybody Discussion about high heels not aimed at men or women in particular." ok, without going too far off topic here and not wanting to drag this out, StockW did specifically ask this of the ladies and guys are not allowed to post in the girls forum, so were all guilty of not reading the manual on this one. Now, back to the expensive shoes... Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelD Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 So even though I could afford them, the same rational part of me that makes sure that I have no more than 15 pairs of shoes at any one time overtakes any emotional impulse to buy.Too many nice shoes to limit myself to 15 pairs. But I do see the point in not owning that many so you don't run out of space or never get to wear them all. The most I've paid for a pair of shoes was I think my Clark's Oprington boots - I think I got them for £35-40 pound reduced from £70. Next down the list I think are my Edina Ronay ballet flats - worth £100 I got them for £30 at TK Maxx. Heel-D - Freestyling since 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnieheel Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Ommm, so is OK if I tell you all about my most expensive pair or is this for the gals only. I'm still not clear about this. real men wear heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Ommm, so is OK if I tell you all about my most expensive pair or is this for the gals only. I'm still not clear about this. Hiya Johnie I guess its up to you mate, I was just trying to offer an apology to StockW as his original question was aimed at the girls. Between all the website team, it was concluded that guys cannot post in the girls forum, and should they want to post threads/questions for the girls then they should do this in the everybody forum, so I posted that into the updated rules of the girls forum. I'm just the messenger here, the team decides, then i get on with it. Heels for Men // Legwear Fashion // HHPlace Guidelines If something doesn't look right, please report the content ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXT-1 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 the most expensive pair of heels I have bought was my current avatars ($260 australian)... I would love to have a pair of Manolos or Jimmy Choo's, but the cons of buying them outweigh the pros. So even though I could afford them, the same rational part of me that makes sure that I have no more than 15 pairs of shoes at any one time overtakes any emotional impulse to buy. when one has to pay nearly $300 australian for $40 US shoes...paying $2700 australian for Manolos or jimmy choos ain't going to happen!... besides they are no more asthetically pleasing (to me) than a pair of something you would find at payless... if they had some feature that payless' brands didn't offer... like size 11+... but even then I'd stick to what I like!...(6"-8.5" plats and 4.5"-9 (ballet) heels) besides I can't stand the current shoe fashions apart from those 4-4.5" red or black patent open toed pumps with the striped heel and small cork platform... exept they cut out at 10... I'm a 13!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockw Posted December 24, 2006 Author Share Posted December 24, 2006 Hi, My original question was for the girls. As Richie pointed out, the question needs was not allowed in the girls only thread where I originally asked it. SW Honestly a girl can't have too many shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris100575 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Erm, yeah, sorry. I've still not gotten used to the new rules quite yet. Back in the day this would have gone in the girls' thread. Somehow I managed to miss the first line of your post... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsAngie Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I have a large collection of Little Shoe Box boots and shoes.....but they were all at wholesale cost, I am trying to remember what we have bought direct at retail over the years but Robert always pays and I just do not remember. I do know that paying over $500 isn't enough to even make me blink and think they are expensive so I am sure we have paid higher prices than that for some of my boots. It is my boot fetish that gets costly, I can find cheap shoes I like. Angie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootish Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Huh, I think I spent too much. I own at least 6 pairs of boots that have cost $1000. The boots and shoes I "normally" buy are around EUR 500-300, only in "sales" I sometimes get them for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver17 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I just got a cute pair of Coach neutral/tan optic flats from my gf for christmas. They are sooo hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docs41 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 The most expensive pair that I bought was a pair of clogs from Shoes USA at $139 US. Expensive, but worth it. I've seen other shoes in the couture section of Zappos at much higher prices that I would love to have but can't justify the price! (To myself or my wife!!!) Maybe some day I'll splurge. If the shoe fits-buy it!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balacau Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Well I don't own any high heel shoes but as I have a few pairs of boots, I can semi-contribute! My most expensive purchase was $170 US for the boots in the pic below, they were bought from the well-known Ellie Shoes (actually the site PierreSilber but they came in an Ellies Shoes box for some reason. http://www.super-sexy-high-heels.com/images/Boots/ROXY.jpg Of course out of the $170, at least $60 of that was for shipping and packaging. And how do the boots fit? They are great, easy and comfy to walk around in. The heels are 5" with just below a 2" platform, and made from a resilient but soft-ish rubber. Perfect for the winter inside I think! The Slave Trainer boots that used to be sold on the same site vanished pretty quickly though, they were awesome boots... I learned the truth a long time ago, being afraid of the dark is what keeps most of us alive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHH Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Last year at a ballroom dance competition, one of the ladies at our table was showing her shoes around. They were Manolo Blahniks, and she said she had several pairs and loved them. Me - I get my shoes from the least expensive place, and they aren't designer names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpedup Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 The most expensive pair i've bought is the Jessica Simpson "Niva" pump, at $69 plus tax. Well worth the money! I love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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