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FWIW, when I wanted a specific pair of shoes, I ordered them directly from the brand. It's very convenient to buy from Amazon, but it's hardly a hardship to no

FWIW, when I wanted a specific pair of shoes, I ordered them directly from the brand. It's very convenient to buy from Amazon, but it's hardly a hardship to not do so.

lotsofpulp 5y ago
No reputable brand is going to sell even half decent shoes for $35. This is a good example where you can see how much people are really willing (or able) to spend on “local” or “quality” goods that can help pay for a store’s staffing needs and other expenses.
- zzleeper 5y ago
  I was in the same dilemma a month ago. Went to the closest outlet and got a great pair of Nike running shoes for about $55 (which I could try before buying). I think a KEY benefit of amazon is that you know it has everything. Sure, you might get better Foo at another store, but that's not the same store that sells you the better Bar. So you just default to amzn
- abawany 5y ago
  I've gotten a few pairs from Adidas (adidas.com or their eBay store) and they have been great for my light needs. One can find Alphabounce-soled sneakers and etc. for around that price, including shipping.
- mattmcknight 5y ago
  https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-forever-platform-sneaker-seaglass?collection=womens-shoes https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-forever-platform-sn... Everlane shoe on sale for $35, with the actual cost breakdown at the bottom for info. $7.02 materials, $2.16 hardware, $6.35 labor, $3.11 duties, $3.00 transport. (true cost, $21.64) They even give you a description of the factory. https://www.everlane.com/factories/forever-sneaker https://www.everlane.com/factories/forever-sneaker
  - 55555 5y ago
    It's worth noting that the difference between $21.64 and $35 is not all profit. I see they've left out marketing, which is generally one of the biggest expenses, and there's also inventory risk (sometimes they'll make products and be unable to sell them).
- queuebert 5y ago
  Maybe he wears Crocs.
paconbork 5y ago
I recently tried to buy a nice cream whipper (ISI Gourmet Whip) and figured i would buy from the manufacturer. There's seriously a $50 difference between the manufacturer price and the price on Amazon (in favor of Amazon). And the Amazon merchant is an authorized seller according to ISI's own website. I was truly baffled

FWIW, when I wanted a specific pair of shoes, I ordered them directly from the brand. It's very convenient to buy from Amazon, but it's hardly a hardship to not do so.

lotsofpulp 5y ago

No reputable brand is going to sell even half decent shoes for $35. This is a good example where you can see how much people are really willing (or able) to spend on “local” or “quality” goods that can help pay for a store’s staffing needs and other expenses.

zzleeper 5y ago
I was in the same dilemma a month ago. Went to the closest outlet and got a great pair of Nike running shoes for about $55 (which I could try before buying). I think a KEY benefit of amazon is that you know it has everything. Sure, you might get better Foo at another store, but that's not the same store that sells you the better Bar. So you just default to amzn
abawany 5y ago
I've gotten a few pairs from Adidas (adidas.com or their eBay store) and they have been great for my light needs. One can find Alphabounce-soled sneakers and etc. for around that price, including shipping.
mattmcknight 5y ago
https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-forever-platform-sneaker-seaglass?collection=womens-shoes https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-forever-platform-sn... Everlane shoe on sale for $35, with the actual cost breakdown at the bottom for info. $7.02 materials, $2.16 hardware, $6.35 labor, $3.11 duties, $3.00 transport. (true cost, $21.64) They even give you a description of the factory. https://www.everlane.com/factories/forever-sneaker https://www.everlane.com/factories/forever-sneaker
- 55555 5y ago
  It's worth noting that the difference between $21.64 and $35 is not all profit. I see they've left out marketing, which is generally one of the biggest expenses, and there's also inventory risk (sometimes they'll make products and be unable to sell them).
queuebert 5y ago
Maybe he wears Crocs.

paconbork 5y ago

I recently tried to buy a nice cream whipper (ISI Gourmet Whip) and figured i would buy from the manufacturer. There's seriously a $50 difference between the manufacturer price and the price on Amazon (in favor of Amazon). And the Amazon merchant is an authorized seller according to ISI's own website. I was truly baffled