Most expensive piece of clothing you ever bought

[s1mplehumar]

Northface Makalu Jacket $250.00

Oh jeeez! I didn't even think about lavish hiking gear purchases. Granted I put loads of miles on the trail, so it's a healthy investment. I have friends that work at Patagonia and hit up the annual REI garage sales, so I make out pretty good with discounts, lightly used returns and "factory seconds."

[AznKhmerBoi]

Ahh i see... didnt realize it was a ski jacket

It's not uncommon to spend 100s of dollars for a good ski jacket..

[AznKhmerBoi]

Im no shoes connoisseures, but the air jordans are pretty valuable.

Interesting. Never knew there was a thriving secondary market for shoes. In general, what factors make a shoe appreciate in value?

[BoneSnapDeez]

Bought a really expensive pair of track spikes back in 2000... $140 or so. They've actually increased in value and become a collector's item since then. I've seen used pairs go for almost $300.

Interesting. Never knew there was a thriving secondary market for shoes. In general, what factors make a shoe appreciate in value?

I'm really not entirely sure. Seems like shoes that become associated with famous athletes and competitions become highly sought after. It seems as if my shoes were the "official" distance spikes of the Atlanta games or something. There's actually a surprisingly large track spike collecting community out there, as odd as that sounds. Track spikes tend to be very pretty and artistic looking shoes, I think that's part of the appeal as well.

And this isn't unique to track, of course. As AznKhmerBoi said, old Air Jordans are worth some serious cash.

[dedalusdedalus]

Bought a really expensive pair of track spikes back in 2000... $140 or so. They've actually increased in value and become a collector's item since then. I've seen used pairs go for almost $300.

Interesting. Never knew there was a thriving secondary market for shoes. In general, what factors make a shoe appreciate in value?

I'm really not entirely sure. Seems like shoes that become associated with famous athletes and competitions become highly sought after. It seems as if my shoes were the "official" distance spikes of the Atlanta games or something. There's actually a surprisingly large track spike collecting community out there, as odd as that sounds. Track spikes tend to be very pretty and artistic looking shoes, I think that's part of the appeal as well.

And this isn't unique to track, of course. As AznKhmerBoi said, old Air Jordans are worth some serious cash.

Hmm, yeah. I remember reading in some magazine that there was a guy who collects every sneaker made by some company.

I figured that might be like some kind of hoarding disorder, but I guess to some extent he isn't too different from people who collect retro games...

[REPO Man]

Some shoes (black, for work), 9.5W w/ Velcro (low-maintenance): about $30-35

Zombie vs Shark hoodie from Fright Rags: under $40

Have my eyes on a pair of knee-high leather Tuk boots (~$100), for JTHM cosplay and possibly most concerts and events.

[o.pwuaioc]

Suits and peacoats...

[flex wood]

I was kidding about socks sorry I wasn't thinking you'd redo the poll

I am the one that voted underwear. It was a present sort of. My brothers bachelor party from a stripper to him. It involved a strippers excrement and well it was the funniest present ever.

[equalsign]

Suits and peacoats...

Same. Most I ever spent was 250 plus tax. It was a special occasion.

[Luke]

If jewelry counts (I mean, you do wear it) it would be my wife's engagement ring by far. Other than that, my suits and sport coats for certain.