Reply #67: I hate burst bubbles...

[Daedelus76]

... but this shoe isn't going to be cool. The reason that expensive shoes are coveted by poor people is exactly that, because they are expensive, and project an image of wealth. Not beacuse they are particularly good shoes, but just because they are expensive.

Ever notice how some of the most "hooderific" clothic around is expensive? It's like people with nothing are attracted to at least looking like they have money. Afraid of wearing clothes with no brand label. OTOH, I see lots and lots of middle class people who simply don't care if they have a brand name.