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There are many shoes available for people to buy. Some of them are inexpensive, and others cost a great deal of money. Most of the shoes that you find in normal retail stores are lower priced. Even if you go to a more upscale store, the shoes will still generally be affordable for most people. Of course, there are boutiques that will cost more than many people feel comfortable with for a simple pair of shoes. These are usually a haven for celebrities and people who have a lot more money to spend than the average person has available to him or her. Some of the most expensive shoes in the world include:
- A pair of Nikes with 11 carats of chocolate diamonds that make up the swoosh logo
- Ruby and diamond encrusted slippers worn by an Indian prince
- Colorless diamonds set in platinum on a pair of stilettos
- Stiletto heels covered in rubies (“ruby slippers”)
There are more, of course, but the fact remains that these are not the kinds of shoes that the average person would ever buy or wear. They can range from around $50,000 for the Nike shoes to more than $1.5 million for the ruby slippers. It’s entirely possible that celebrities will buy these kinds of shoes, but many of them ‘borrow’ them and wear them to red carpet events and other special occasions. In trade for the opportunity to wear them, they talk about the designer or manufacturer to provide publicity.
If you’re interested in fancy, expensive shoes, you can certainly find them. However, for everyday wear, it’s probably not necessary to have diamonds on your shoes. It’s better to stick with something comfortable and nice looking instead. That way you can wear them anywhere and you don’t have to worry about problems like theft.
