Are high prices of certain footwear corelate to greater durability and comfort?

India
August 18, 2024 7:57am CST
Today , we have lot of choice when we look at the types of footwear . Interestingly , there are different prices for all types of footwear and if there is a well knwon brand , then the price tends to be higher side usually. High prices for certain footwear are considered due to use of premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship. In case of sports shoes, we believe certain brands have done their research for improved fit, support and design and perhaps they would have done. Although there is no written rule, we often take it for granted that the high prices corelate to increased comfort and durability. Question is whether high prices reflect higher comfort and durability? We know universally this cannot be true. In past few years, I went to a little experiment myself. I checked the durability of some of the expensive footwear and did not find it much different from some of the lesser expensive ones. In fact, not these lesser expensive ones had a longer durability. With the expensive footwear, most have better designs and perhaps that’s it. So, what’s your experience with higher prices and footwear?
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Aug 24
You pay for the brand name. It's not more durable than the less expensive shoes.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Aug 24
@RevivedWarrior You're welcome.
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• India
19 Aug 24
I did not think in that dimension - We are asked to pay for the brand and not for the quality or durability.Thanks for sharing!
@porwest (112928)
• United States
19 Aug 24
I think it's a lot of hype and hooey, but people will swear by it. I buy $20 shoes from Walmart, they last forever and never hurt my feet.
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@porwest (112928)
• United States
20 Aug 24
@RevivedWarrior It is almost always that.
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• India
19 Aug 24
True- most times its the hype around the big brands more than the durability. Thanks for sharing!
22 Aug 24
some branded footwears are only expensive due to the brand
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• India
25 Oct 24
We often pay not for the product but for the brand. Thansk for sharing!
@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
18 Aug 24
I think it's the same . For me i like footwear that is in reasonable price and very comfy to wear.
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• India
19 Aug 24
Footwear with reasonable price and comfortable to wear . You nailed it - that is what we should all do.Thanks for sharing!
@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
20 Aug 24
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