I bought the shoes at a world-famous clothier that specialises in street-smart garb for the discerning buffoon. By strange coincidence, even way up north here we've got one of their exclusive outlets here in Marquette, Michigan. Perhaps you've heard of the shop. It's called "WalMart". The shoes used to be $9.99 and would last one year on the salt and then be retired to more casual needs.
I wonder what they cost this year?