You guys are nuts. I've never paid over $30 for a pair of shoes. I'm wearing my steel-toed work shoes right now and they run me about $25 every two years. They're the longest lasting shoes I own. They're great for hiking too which I do a lot of. Then of course I have my bright green US Polo shoes that were $14.99 at Burlington Coat Factory. All shoes are cheap there. My Nevados hiking boots, $20. As far as fancy heels and such, mine have all come off the clearance racks at bridal stores. You'd be surprised what I can find for under $25.