Why Brand Name Shoes Cost More

I get this question all the time concerning footwear that the only difference between a brand name shoe or boot and a knock off is the name. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact of the matter is that the shoes that have a brand name just started as a name, but due to the shoes quality,style, and durability it ’s morphed into a brand name. The company also pays top dollar to shoe designers who you guessed it, Design the shoes. This of course costs money. You see in order to become a brand name the first thing necessary is quality. The shoe must be made of quality materials such as full grain leather and a durable outsole. The thing that most people miss is the inside of the shoe. It’s the inside of the shoe that gives the shoe it’s lasting properties. The shoe must have proper cushioning that lasts and linings that either provide cushion,comfort or wick away moisture. Knock off shoes and boots have none of these feature. They are always made of inferior materials to keep the cost to the bare minimum and you’re lucky if they even look as good as the original brand name shoes. If you go to a store like Payless, you will see that the majority of their shoes are knockoffs of a number of brand name shoes and boots. But if you know your shoes, you will soon discover that no leather was wasted in the process of making Payless shoes. Just good old fashions vinyl and cheap rubber and inferior foam cushioning that will soon compress and stay compressed. Your feet won’t be able to breathe nor wick away moisture because the shoes are plastic. Thats one of the reasons why you should only buy leather shoes and boots. Brand name shoes and boots such as Rockport or Sperry Topsider never ever use plastic instead of leather. So next time you are shopping for shoes and boots. Take Care of your feet and Make sure you buy a brand name that you know and can trust. Shoes and Boots Now only sells brand name footwear from names you know.