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Thread ID: 108577 2010-04-03 04:38:00 Smiths Sports Shoes High Prices Digby (677) PC World Chat
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872385 2010-04-03 04:38:00 Hi Guys
In my job I need good walking shoes.
So I buy myself a new pair of running shoes each year. (on special if I can find them)
Two years ago I bought some nice ones from Smith Sports Shoes for $75 which I though was a fair price.

Today I went in to buy a pair being prepared to spend about $70 or $80.
The only shoes (Mens) for that price were strange looking ugly black shoes.
All the running shoes that were on special were from $199 down to $129 etc.

That is a price rise of nearly 100% and we all know that Chinese wages have only gone up a bit.

So I though s.. that and went across the road to The Number 1 Shoe Warehouse where I bought some very nice Dunlop shoes with a nice comfy sole for $49.95 (normal price).

I spent the money I saved on some new re-chargeable batteries.
Digby (677)
872386 2010-04-03 05:29:00 The two best pairs of casual / walking shoes I ever bought were from Rebel Sports.

The first pair lasted me close to 10 years. If I have the toe area stitched I could use them a bit more. My latest pair have been in use for two years so far, with little sign of wear.

Each pair cost me a bit more than 200 bucks, and it's clear they were a good buy.
Greg (193)
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