There is always plenty of shoes coming out. I payed $237 shipped, and I don't regret a $1 of it. I NEEDED these. Having to look at them and realize I don't have them, and that aggravation and regret...I would rather spend the extra money. If they are a "'must have" spend it, if they aren't then don't. Only you can decide that tho. Personally, I would pass on a lot of shoes if I couldn't get them for retail, but it seems like I rarely have that problem. If I miss a shoe it's because it's usually mega limited and super hard to get.