As much as my iPod denies it (I heard Swing Out Sister and Scritti Politti on the way to REI to buy my shoes), I am a dude and I’m not used to spending a lot of money on a pair of shoes that are probably going to wear out in six months. At least that’s how long it used to take.
I used to walk about 2.2 miles to and from work, which took me about 45 minutes each way. I figure that’s about 2.25 miles. My shoes would wear out in about six months, so that’s:
So it makes sense that my shoes wore out in 6 months, but another new pair of shoes in 6 months is bad when you pay $100 for a pair of shoes.
I suppose it beats the wear and tear on the car and it also means I get some more exercise.
Fine investment. Obviously carefully planned 😉
$43.39 – the amount you’d have spent on gas (guestimate)
$84.78 – the amount you’d save on the wear and tear of your car
Total savings by walking in $100 shoes: $28.17
I think you’re totally justified in $100 shoes. I didn’t even factor in the health benefits. In fact, you need 2 pairs of shoes (at least).
Please. I just spent over $700 on brakes last month and my car is in the shop again because it’s overheating. Add your environmental benefits (to the aforementioned health benefits) and treat yourself to 3 pairs of pricey shoes.