pqr Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/23/police-4-arrested-in-georgia-in-mad-dash-for-air-jordans/?test=latestnews Sneakers at $180.....they are just sneakers!!! Who pays $180 for sneakers? As to the thuggish element behaving as they are wont to do....that is another issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 I went to eBay and yes they are selling at $500!!!! I thought $180 was nuts, but if you could buy at $180 and sell at $500 then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I agree. I don't understand it either. Of course I also don't understand $900 jeans or $1,000+ high-heel shoes and handbags :confused:. I figure it's because I am lowend middleclass and these are rich people things :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I just cannot believe how crazy some people are. They should be embarrassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Ugh. I feel badly for buying $100 shoes for work (I'm a nurse and spend 12+ hrs on my feet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I posted this link on my fb page as evidence of societal collapse. I find it terribly upsetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 After obtaining these shoes, will they be able to wear them without fear of being jumped/mugged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmhearn Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I agree. I don't understand it either. Of course I also don't understand $900 jeans or $1,000+ high-heel shoes and handbags :confused:. I figure it's because I am lowend middleclass and these are rich people things :lol:. Yes, the rich people were probably at the mall drinking their alcohol and smoking their marijuana. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Well, I have Plantar fasciitis and it looks like I will be spending about $150 to get the shoes I need to provide the support I need and relieve the pain. I don't know that that is quite the same thing but all of my dds own Uggs which cost about the same. That was their only Christmas present a few years ago and they are still going strong so I feel I got my money's worth. As for the crowds and frenzies well that is a different matter altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Well, I have Plantar fasciitis and it looks like I will be spending about $150 to get the shoes I need to provide the support I need and relieve the pain. I don't know that that is quite the same thing but all of my dds own Uggs which cost about the same. That was their only Christmas present a few years ago and they are still going strong so I feel I got my money's worth. As for the crowds and frenzies well that is a different matter altogether. What kind are you getting? I am rolling a frozen bottle of water with my foot as I type this and I need some relief from the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Ugh. I feel badly for buying $100 shoes for work (I'm a nurse and spend 12+ hrs on my feet). I'm a doula and spend days at the hospital sometimes. Don't feel bad! Those hospital floors are killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I'm a doula and spend days at the hospital sometimes. Don't feel bad! Those hospital floors are killer! Have you tried Alegrias? They are amazing!~ http://www.alegriashoes.com/ I wear the zebra print patent leather mary janes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 wow.. that is nuts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassoonaroo Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Nothing quite says "celebrating the birth of our Savior" like fighting over $180 shoes... :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Have you tried Alegrias? They are amazing!~ http://www.alegriashoes.com/ I wear the zebra print patent leather mary janes. Can you write it out as job related expense when you do tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 We were just wondering what the newest tickle me Elmo craze would be this year. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 There was news of a riot at a local mall because of these stupid shoes. Ugh. My ds was at another local mall buying another type of Nike and (luckily) they had sold out of these shoes. This is INSANE!!!! But, I do understand buying shoes that cost this much. I have a couple pair of shoes that I love and will never get rid of. They cost nearly as much as these. They are comfy and will ALWAYS be in style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I've paid $160 for a pair of shoes. Mind you, it's been over a decade since I've owned more than two pairs of shoes at a time. They were great. They looked good on my ugly feet and I wore them every day for three years before they could no longer be repaired. I've been kicking myself ever since they wore out that I don't remember the brand name. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Okay, I'm with you on part of it. I don't understand how anything would be worth a stampede. :glare: I'm not willing to fight crowds, be rude, drive bumper to bumper, get up terribly early and risk my sanity just to save a few bucks. However, I'm not opposed to dropping a big chunk of change on quality shoes, clothes, purses or furniture. I'd rather have one quality pair of sneakers than 10 cheap pairs in a myriad colors and I'm perfectly fine with going a whole year with an empty living room, saving my money until I can buy the perfect sofa. Kwim? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 What kind are you getting? I am rolling a frozen bottle of water with my foot as I type this and I need some relief from the pain. I am looking at: http://www.biotrekfootwear.com/index.php/women.html . They are made by this company: http://www.biotrekfootwear.com/index.php/about-biotrek . I haven't actually bought them yet because I want to go to one of those special stores for feet problems and see what shoes will work best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Who pays $180 for sneakers? My DH -he has ankle issues and needs good shoes or he can't walk well. I wouldn't buy those shoes for my kids -I'd be too worried someone would mug them if they are so popular. I don't think the people in the article look like "rich folk". I am sure these shoes are more about "status symbol" then comfort if people are willing to mug for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Shoes must be way cheaper in America, sneakers are easily $150 + here in Australia, unless you get those supper cheep ones that fall apart after one week, they cost $50. I just bought some black lace up shoes that I can fit my specially made innersoles in ( the innersoles cost $300 from the podiatrist). The shoes were $180. Just got work boots for ds, they were $130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Shoes must be way cheaper in America; sneakers are easily $150 + here in Australia Same here in Singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Womans-Face-Slashed-Man-Beaten-and-Robbed-of-Air-Jordans-136256793.html?dr and then there was this. Sad but I suppose we saw it coming as it repeats what was done a decade ago. Hurting someone for a pair of sneakers. Edited December 27, 2011 by pqr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Nothing quite says "celebrating the birth of our Savior" like fighting over $180 shoes... :glare: No Kidding! I'm sure Jesus approves of running down people in your path to get some item that you don't even need so you can turn around, add no value whatsoever, and sell it at a high price to other people. They interviewed some of these criminals at a local mall and they weren't even remotely bothered by the fact that they ran down older and weaker people in the rush for the stupid shoes. Two proudly said that they stepped over others and just kept on going because, "It wasn't personal; it's business". Oh my Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 What I don't understand is people bringing their little kids to the store when they know there are going to be huge crowds like that. I cringed when I saw that video...there was a toddler that looked like he was about to get trampled until one of his parents picked him up. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Insane. I agree with LG, societal collapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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