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Women Spend $370 a Year on Shoes?

SodaHead Living June 29, 2010 11:56:47
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A lot of us ladies could be rolling in dough by now if we spent less money on heels and boots.

According to a new survey of 3,000 women, the average woman spends nearly $25,000 on shoes over the course of her lifetime, the Daily Express reports.

Conducted by British insurance company GoCompare.com, the study found that women spend an average of about $53 per pair, which adds up to almost $370 per year, and $16,410 over 67 years, according to the paper.

The average woman reportedly also owns 19 pairs of shoes, and buys seven pairs of shoes per year for a total of 469 pairs in a lifetime.

Four out of 10 women reportedly admitted to judging other women based on their footwear, and 25 percent keep their purchases secret from their boyfriends who "wouldn't understand."

We'll come clean: $370 a year is almost exactly what we spend. Is that too much?

Do You Spend $370 A Year On Shoes?

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  • PedoBear June 29, 2010 19:42:47
    Yes, easily.
    PedoBear
    +4
    I go up almost three sizes per year, I keep needing new sport shoes... Two pairs a year are already €250...

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  • PlasmaDragon007 July 02, 2010 18:20:56
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    PlasmaDragon007
    Neither of these answers fit me. Ehm--I spend 60 USD max on shoes a year. That's two pairs for me. Tennis shoes and a pair of nice sandals. My boots will, hopefully, last for many years to come.
  • freaky June 30, 2010 13:15:44
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    freaky
    that much :o
  • gypsy June 30, 2010 11:18:58
    Yes, easily.
    gypsy
    I probs spend more.
  • MyChem.Till.the.end† In.MCR... June 30, 2010 10:32:24
    Yes, easily.
    MyChem.Till.the.end† In.MCR.I.Tust†
    I spend literally $50 on shoes. I like/prefer those little cheap converse ones. I really can care less about shoes.
  • LeeKeala June 30, 2010 10:02:36
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    LeeKeala
    Converse, flip-flops, sandals and 2 pairs of Nike trainers. And 2 more shoes for special ocassions. NO heels. Seriously people, you go shopping when you're depressed and then you wonder why you don't have any money. Same thing with getting fat and ice-cream.
  • SimsNerd June 30, 2010 09:50:28 (edited)
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    SimsNerd
    i get one pair(sometimes 2) of tennis shoes each year at the beginning of each school year, I dont get new shoes until the new school year or unless i mess up my shoes somehow. Of course i get flip flops(sandals) during the summer, boots during the winter, etc. I think the most i ever spent on a pair of shoes was like around $150.
  • sue June 30, 2010 09:47:48
    Yes, easily.
    sue
    I spend decent money on supportive every day shoes, and I believe it's one of the best investments you can make in terms of wardrobe. Achy feet affect your whole mood, and shoes that don't support your feet can cause bad posture and back problems. The best investment last year was a pair of Teva's with a protective toe and actual arch support. They got me through all the climbing and walking we did last summer plus day to day wear in a climate where it's warm enough to wear them 8 months out of the year. But they get worn out and I should buy another pair this year. The same with a pair of winter shoes, and a pair of exercise shoes. And a really good supportive pair of pumps for work -- stylish but wearable for a whole day of a seminar or meetings. These last longer because I wear them less, so I probably only get one new pair of those a year. For trendier stuff like heels for going out or flip flops, I spend very little. THey don't hold up well and they go out of style too fast to waste much money.
  • Ash-the-empress June 30, 2010 06:41:25
    Yes, easily.
    Ash-the-empress
    Probably. I don't intend to buy so many but somehow I ended up with LOTS of shoes.
  • Foxylady June 30, 2010 05:49:46 (edited)
    Yes, easily.
    Foxylady
    +2
    Oh my goodness, are you serious. I love shoes, and I buy them no matter how much they are. $370 per year on shoes, please I spend that in just a couple of months on my shoes. And seven pairs per year. You should see my closet..
  • Jesse Foxylady June 30, 2010 15:51:06
    Jesse
    +1
    i guess i would be building you a room just for shoes huh hahahaha
  • Foxylady Jesse June 30, 2010 16:37:36
    Foxylady
    +1
    LOL.. I really do need one babe.. When do you want to start hehe
  • Jesse Foxylady June 30, 2010 16:40:19
    Jesse
    +1
    i'll start drawin it up

    ill drawin
  • Foxylady Jesse June 30, 2010 20:03:43
    Foxylady
    Perfect.. I want it just like that too.. Thanks baby
  • PrettyJude June 30, 2010 05:07:01
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    PrettyJude
    i only have like... 5 pairs of shoes. so pathetic...
  • icymore June 30, 2010 04:44:23
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    icymore
    I think I've spent $10 on shoes this year.
  • DiViews2012 June 30, 2010 04:28:37
    Yes, easily.
    DiViews2012
    I really enjoy shoes. I like to find styles I like and I buy a pair in different colors. I do not believe shoes are an item that you go cheap. You should always pamper your feet. shoes styles buy pair colors shoes item cheap pamper feet shoes styles buy pair colors shoes item cheap pamper feet
  • Schizo' June 30, 2010 04:20:30 (edited)
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Schizo'
    Heck no! I only have 1 pair of shoes and they last me a year! And they're usually only 30$
  • Rosalie June 30, 2010 04:14:38
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Rosalie
    I bought a pair of Tims about 4 years ago for work and a pair of clogs .
    The Tims. I got on sale for 80.00 and the Clogs I bought for a hundred, that was my last purchase on shoes....
  • Saki♥Bill'sSweetHeart♥ June 30, 2010 04:13:18
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Saki♥Bill'sSweetHeart♥
    Please...I get one pair of shoes at the beginning of the school year (if Im lucky), and they are usually less than $50
  • JordanBeth June 30, 2010 04:11:25
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    JordanBeth
    Well, my I buy DC's so it's like 70 for those, and then a pair of slip-ons from american eagle so that's like 15, and then flipflops for summer....deffinetly not. it i had 350 dollars, i would save 200 more and buy a kickass laptop.
  • MindReader June 30, 2010 03:52:08
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    MindReader
    F no. Me wear flipflops. money blow shoes wear flipflops
  • Bob Pooba June 30, 2010 03:18:07
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Bob Pooba
    You could easily spend $370.00 on just one good pair of shoes.
  • Demosthenes June 30, 2010 03:10:06
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Demosthenes
    I have money. Let's just say I'm smarter with it
  • Nisa PinkySwear(*~*) June 30, 2010 02:53:33
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Nisa PinkySwear(*~*)
    no. im so cheap. i bum shoes that my sister and cuz never wore. i buy chucks, athletic shoes and heels every so and so but at the max 75-100$ a yr.
  • ♥Carebear♥ June 30, 2010 02:50:14
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    ♥Carebear♥
    i usually spen bout $100-$150 on shoes a yr
  • jerrbear June 30, 2010 02:41:51 (edited)
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    jerrbear
    money blow shoes
    Unfortunately I have to have custom made one so I can even walk, With out Insurance it would have costed me about 4000.00 dollars
  • Nadrasta June 30, 2010 02:37:56
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Nadrasta
    I spend around $100 a year at most.
  • Ves~Sailor Soldier of PHAET June 30, 2010 02:31:21 (edited)
    Yes, easily.
    Ves~Sailor Soldier of PHAET
    Now I don't buy shoes often. However my customers do. I work for an upscale comfort shoe company. Our customer usually spends $300 that one day on shoes let alone in one year.
  • The Pudel *I have high Stan... June 30, 2010 02:31:11
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    The Pudel *I have high Standards*
    I'd spend it elsewhere...too many things I need other than shoes.... :-(
  • SecretlyNaamah---Faith June 30, 2010 02:24:40
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    SecretlyNaamah---Faith
    i buy one pair of tennis shoes a year and flip flops and heels maybe every three years so no not really nor do i want the shoes
  • belle June 30, 2010 02:09:49
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    belle
    No, but about half, I look for sales on my Clarks, I also do ebay.
  • SimplyShannon June 30, 2010 02:02:41
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    SimplyShannon
    Nope. I wish I could!
    Haha but really I probably spend about 150, depending on if I need new running shoes or spikes or cleats. I don't buy expensive fashionable shoes.
  • Kaitlyn June 30, 2010 01:44:03
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Kaitlyn
    I think its ridiculous for ME, but for other people it's very likely.
  • BurntBagelz June 30, 2010 01:35:30
    Yes, easily.
    BurntBagelz
    .......I spend about that much a MONTH for shoes.....
    What can I say, quality costs.
  • Schizo' BurntBa... June 30, 2010 04:21:59
    Schizo'
    O_o NO shoes can be THAT good!
  • Praise the Fallen June 30, 2010 01:28:49
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Praise the Fallen
    not really when i buys shoes its about $200 a year but thtz because i mostly wear converse or nikes
  • Dana June 30, 2010 01:27:40
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    Dana
    If i had that kind of money I would buy 2 good pairs of shoes that are extremely comfortable. One pair for working out, another for going out... that would be it! But for the past 6 years, I can not even afford a pair of comfortable work out shoes... they all hurt, badly.
  • SirenAlyss June 30, 2010 00:19:21
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    SirenAlyss
    +1
    I barely spend $100 on shoes.
  • BulldogPrideBandNerd J&J June 30, 2010 00:19:17
    No, I wish I had that kind of money to blow on shoes.
    BulldogPrideBandNerd J&J
    I spend $35 on my marching shoes, I have one pair of heels for band concerts,a pair of flip flops, a pair of boots, and a couple pair of shoes for school. One for marching season and the other for after marching season. I have six pairs of shoes and the most expensive ones are my marching shoes.
  • realityjunkie June 30, 2010 00:10:19
    Yes, easily.
    realityjunkie
    EASILY if I had gift cards! Never that much of my own cold hard cash! I just spend about $200 on two pairs of summer shoes. I'll give them a run for their money before I buy more.

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