Why are "cole haans" so $$$???

[gregshin]

I almost bought a $140 sneaker from cole haan's...but stopped myself. Even tho the shoe looks well built just doesn;t seem like $140.

Pic of the shoe

 

[gistech1978]

youre paying for the name 'cole-haan'

 

[JackBurton]

Dude, I used to buy those shoes a looooong time ago. I didn't think people still wore those. Cole-Haans are waaaaay overpriced and not to mention crappy shoes. My soles would wear out fast as hell.

 

[Babbles]

You would think for that much, they would come in different width sizes.

 

[maziwanka]

whoa. definately a cool looking shoe, but probably worth 50-70 bucks tops.

 

[bozack]

I was looking at their dress shoes and for sneakers I think $140 would be a waste...personally I prefer Johnston and Murphy dress shoes and either Reebok, Nike or New Balance for sneakers.

 

[azazyel]

I actually work with them. Thier dress shoes are rather nice but too rich for my blood. They used to have a pair of Alligator skin driving mocks that were over $1K

 

[murphy55d]

For sneakers, if it's not Nike, I don't buy it. Especially at $140.

No offense either, but those are the fruitiest looking 'sneakers' I've ever seen in my life.

 

[gregshin]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
For sneakers, if it's not Nike, I don't buy it. Especially at $140.

No offense either, but those are the fruitiest looking 'sneakers' I've ever seen in my life.

no offense taken...but you probably have no style

 

[Babbles]

I now believe that Nike has some of the worst atheletic shoes on the market; styling and comfort. I used to love Nike, but I suppose starting five years ago they just seem to be going downhill.

I love my Johnston and Murphy dress shoes, they are comfortable beyond belief; for $175 or so they better be, but I have had expensive dress shoes by others (Floresheim) which have been nowhere as comfy. For running shoes I have gone to New Balance and haven't looked back.
I need to get a new pair because they fit so well and are so comfortable I have been wearing them too much.

 

[HamSupLo]

i love my Bacco Bucci shoes

 

[MisfitsFiend]

For sneakers, if it's not Nike, I don't buy it. Especially at $140.

Actually cole haan has a deal with nike, and the "sneakers" more like dock shoes have the nike swoosh on them. Wanted to buy a pair because they were really cute, but then I saw the nike association, and put them down.
mf

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: Babbles
I now believe that Nike has some of the worst atheletic shoes on the market; styling and comfort. I used to love Nike, but I suppose starting five years ago they just seem to be going downhill.

I love my Johnston and Murphy dress shoes, they are comfortable beyond belief; for $175 or so they better be, but I have had expensive dress shoes by others (Floresheim) which have been nowhere as comfy. For running shoes I have gone to New Balance and haven't looked back.
I need to get a new pair because they fit so well and are so comfortable I have been wearing them too much.

The problem with Johnston and Murphy is that you have to spend $170 at least to get a good shoe from them, I got mine for $130 on sale...but if you buy from the "Factory" store, or a pair from Macy's that are made in china be prepaired to have them fall apart in a few months...I have had two pairs of their lower cost shoes just fall apart for no good reason on me, their italian shoes and such are seemingly good though, but I will say that all of their shoes are rather comfortable...

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Well I wouldn't buy them but they look nice. Diesel makes better looking shoes for cheaper.

Originally posted by: murphy55d
For sneakers, if it's not Nike, I don't buy it. Especially at $140.

No offense either, but those are the fruitiest looking 'sneakers' I've ever seen in my life.

At least they don't look like you shot some poor ghetto kid to get them.

 

[EvilYoda]

They make some decent shoes, and they're quite comfortable, but they're "old people" shoes

 

[gregshin]

best shoes i've bought were from spain called bunkers for $110. Awesome craftsmanship, leather was good and soft, awesome fit. Not too many people know that spain and italy are considered the best shoemakers next i would have to say brazil. but when i see cole haan shoes i dont see anything speical about em...just more expensive florshiems

 

[crt1530]

Originally posted by: MisfitsFiend

For sneakers, if it's not Nike, I don't buy it. Especially at $140.

Actually cole haan has a deal with nike, and the "sneakers" more like dock shoes have the nike swoosh on them. Wanted to buy a pair because they were really cute, but then I saw the nike association, and put them down.
mf

Actually, Cole Haan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike.

 

[MisfitsFiend]

Actually, Cole Haan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike.

Really? Didn't know that. thanks