Why do these sneakers cost $200

[LordJezo]

Any experts out there want to clue me in as to why these cost so much? Just looks like a normal sneaker to me...

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Because they can and suckers buy them. Like those Nike that look like they slip on..WTF??

Like these ones hahaha It has Nike on the side...must be great hun?

 

[pyonir]

well it is kind of obvious isnt it? it is because they are - Engineered for the mild to moderate overpronator. Synthetic/mesh upper, C-Cap® CMEVA midsole withABZORB® in forefoot for shock absorption, ENCAP® forefoot and N-ergy System midsole technology for superior durability, cushioning, and stability. Solid rubber outsole. Wt. 14.5 oz

 

[skace]

I'm guessing its the ABZORB (tm).

 

[Thegonagle]

New Balance? We, the old Nike peeps, used to laugh at NB. These days, I wear neither.

 

[Thegonagle]

<< I'm guessing its the ABZORB (tm). >>


What? They can't even spell for $200?

 

[911paramedic]

like pyonir said, they are more orthodics than shoes, they are for people with feet problems. I bet you can find the same style without the orthodics for much less.

 

[Amused]

Because that's what the market will bear. The wonderful thing about capitalism is that you can charge what ever you want for your product. If people are willing to pay it, fine, if not you lower your prices or go outta business.

 

[bubbadu]

thats got to be a typo... no way new balance's for that much.. i paid like 160 for my Nike Shox on like the day they come out.. they look like 20 dollar shoes.. not 200

-Bubbadu

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I don't know that this is a typo. NB has always had a fiercely loyal fan base, and they make very high-quality shoes. The high-end ones tend to be heavy and well-suited to heavy, abusive runners, but they last forever and have a nice ride. I prefer Asics myself, but NB are excellent as well.

 

[loup garou]

<< like pyonir said, they are more orthodics than shoes, they are for people with feet problems. I bet you can find the same style without the orthodics for much less. >>


Bingo. This is exactly the reason. NB is one of the few manufacturers who makes running/casual shoes for pronators. I wore NB for most of my life (and still do, although non-pronator) to help correct my Achilles tendons, which were not straight, and improve my flat feet. It used to be all you could get to correct problems like this were clunky, ugly orthopedic shoes, which costed just as much. At least now you can get shoes that will stand up to and be more comfortable during the exercises you have to do to correct your problems.

 

[luv2chill]

BTW, the price is correct. I picked up some of these during the 30% off Footlocker sale over the holidays and I love 'em. They're very stable, comfortable shoes.

l2c