Most Expensive Shoe Brands

Who wouldn’t love a great pair of shoes especially if it can go off for auction at $26,629.06? That’s the pair of vintage Roger Vivier shoes made for Princess Soraya of Iran in 1962. Who knows if your shoe brand will, in time, scoop up that kind of auction price? The following lists name the most expensive shoe brands for both men and women.

Women’s Most Expensive Shoe Brands

• Christian Louboutin. The alligator pumps, though less flashy than other designer’s shoes, are sold for $4,645.
  
  
  
• Gucci. Hand-woven leather boots are something fashionistas may not consider when gearing up for cold weather. The peep-toed stiletto boots are sold at $3,750.
  
  
  
• Gianmarco Lorenzi. These satin heel sandals may be decadent and over-the-top for night out shoes. Priced at $3,348, you may want to wear them every night.
  
  
  
• Tabitha Simmons. These crystal-strapped chandelier sandals are a sight to behold when they peek out beneath your gown. This pair is priced at $2,190.
  
  
  
• Balmain. This suede and patent embossed boots have a cowboy-goes-to-the-disco feel. This pair can be yours for $2,725.
  
  
  

Men’s Most Expensive Shoe Brands

Apparently, when it comes to expensive shoe brands for men, the latest collection of spikes and kick sneakers command the highest prices compared to the known signature leather shoes brands.  

• Nike. Air Jordan Silver Shoe - $60,000. This silver shoe can be worn everywhere, all the time. This MJ autographed shoes is worth $60,000 up on eBay for auction.
  
  
  
  
  
• Nike. Diamond Studded Sneakers - $50,000. The sneakers are named Air Force 1 by Nike. These shoes are studded with numerous 11 karat diamonds adorned around the Nike logo, casted in gold metal. The diamonds are casted in the finest gold stitching to hold the stones firmly.
• House of Testoni. Men’s Dress Shoes - $38,000. This expensive house of shoes founded in Bologna is known for the Norvegese technique – a Norwegian construction that uses the world’s finest alligator skin to make durable shoes. The shoes are superiorly water resistant.
  
  
  
• Nike Air Zoom Kobe 1 - $30,000.  Each pair in this unique collection of 4 pairs of shoes has a different city (Los Angeles, Chicago, Texas and New York) drawn on the shoes’ top and comes in a beautiful wooden box signed by Kobe Bryant. Each city’s name is engraved on the shoe box.
• Louis Vuitton. Men Shoe - $10,000. Contrary to the thinking that Louis Vuitton is just a woman brand, a stunning pair of shoes for men was launched and started the luxury brand’s collection of lace-ups for men in 2010. The shoe is of waxed alligator leather with a vintage touch and is genuinely handmade. The shoe has a glove-soft leather lining and is made of Blake construction.
  
  
  
• Aubercy. Diamond Studded Shoes - $4,510. The highly accessorized and diamond-studded shoes are black in color with diamonds encrusted on the tip.
• Stefano Bemer Shoes - $2,000. The renowned shoemaker once collaborated with Gucci. They are the masters when it comes to handmade shoes. The shoes are made from quality materials such as camel or toad and takes three months to complete a pair.
  
  
  

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Sports for the Filthy Rich

People have grown accustomed to seeing the filthy rich featured in some high-profile but exclusive sports activities – polo, equestrienne, yachting, golf, F1 racing, croquet, lacrosse, horse racing, and sailing, to name some. Over the years, some of the exclusive-for-the-rich sports have gotten more accessible by “commoners” but they are still thriving in their all-exclusive mode. The sports of the filthy rich hold a certain allure despite their seemingly outrageous costs.

• Polo. Regarded as the Godfather of rich people’s sports. It’s insanely expensive and has countless logistical barriers to entry. Polo matches take place in Santa Barbara, Aspen, or the Pampas of Argentina. These are where the best of the sports reside.
  
  
  
• Sailing. This particular sport is popular among the rich people because it requires a ton of money and free time. Anyone hoping to find a bunch of rich white guys doing all the pulling up of sails or staring into the sunset, is mesmerized by this hard-to-understand kind of sports.
  
  
  
• Equestrienne or Riding. For the filthy rich, riding means “riding horses”. Any sport that requires buying and caring for a horse cannot be cheap. Equestrienne is one in the long list of rich people’s sports that is dangerous. Imagine being tossed by the wild animal with your expensive boots on. How’s that for sports?
  
  
  
• Lacrosse. This is a get-away rich person sport that is not entirely exclusive. While considered a rich man’s sport, lacrosse doesn’t have anything inherently “rich” about it except for its origins at Catholic prep schools in the mid-Atlantic states. For some reason, it is the official sport of entitled white kids who don’t want to be thought of as entitled kids.  
  
  
  
• Golf. One of the most expensive sports for obvious reasons – expensive good clubs, golf course membership, flying expenses to be in the finest golf courses in the world, and the exorbitant bag fees for the golf clubs when flying, unless you charter a plane.
  
  
  
• Croquet. This is a traditional pastime of the rich people – the upper crust, who enjoy the feel of sunshine on their face, the smell of fresh-cut grass, and the whack of a croquet mallet sending a ball through a wicket. This backyard game often happens in exclusive country clubs.
  
  
  
• Horse Racing. It’s called the Sport of Kings for a reason – it used to be that only a king can afford to participate in a sport of elves riding on beasts. For one day every year, Kentucky is made to look like the height of nobility with all those high-breed stallions.
  
  
  
• Yacht Racing. Rich people do have a flair for obsolete forms of racing. They take excitement on a big ship trying to go fast without ending up like the Titanic. Do the rich people love boring sports like this?
  
  
  
• F1 racing. Not everyone can afford the high maintenance cost of this sport. Only those with pockets full of money – race cars, regular training costs, going from places to places. All these need tons of money to support the sport.
  
  
  

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The 20 Most Expensive Travel Accomodations in the World

Some may say it’s way too over-board, others may say it’s justified. Whatever shoes you are wearing – that of the rich and famous’ or that of the average dudes’, the fact is there are people who put extravagance side by side with comfort and elegance. Spending thousands of dollars for a place to sleep, enjoy breakfast and the views may be difficult to understand and comprehend for the simple-living folks. But for the cash-loaded travelers, comfortable bed with luxurious amenities, superb service, fantastic views and utmost privacy are worth every dollar.   

The list below includes 20 of the most expensive hotels in the world, ranked for their average nightly cost:

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   The Le Dune, Forte Village Resort. Average rate: $2539 per night. This stylishly-elegant resort hotel is located on the Mediterranean Island of Sardinia. The resort happens to be in one of Italy’s stunning locations making guests of this exclusive hotel enjoy a high profile ‘Made in Italy’ feel in all of its Italian charm.
   
   
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   Royal Mansour. Average rate: $2060 per night. Everything about this luxury hotel located in Marrakech in Morocco, speaks of elegance, artistry and utter refinement. Marvel at the Moroccan architecture and get pampered by their hospitality. 
   
   
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   Hotel Pitrizza. Average rate: $2041 per night. Another high-end hotel located in Italy’s most stunning place – Sardinia, boasts of the intimate ambiance of an ancestral island home, offering breathtaking views of the bay and a uniquely carved-out-of-rock swimming pool.
   
   
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   Villa del Parco. Average rate: $2031 per night. This hotel is located in Sardinia, Italy, same as Le Dune and Hotel Pitrizza. The hotel is wrapped in greenery and shares the tranquility of centuries-old pine grove – a heavenly sight.
   
   
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   Amankora & Spa. Average rate: $1910 per night. This luxury hotel is located in Paro, Bhutan and is raised up in a blue pine-forest of the Motithang area – in close proximity to the capital’s interesting sights and traditional shops. 
   
   
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   Hotel Cala di Volpe. Average rate: $1904 per night. Sardinia, Italy is teeming with the most luxurious and expensive hotels. Joining the ranks is this hotel which took inspiration from old fishing villages, porticoes and turrets along with its amazing arch ways. The hotel faces the glimmering Mediterranean waters in the enchanting Costa Smeralda.
   
      
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   Hotel Romazzino. Average rate: $1850 per night. Another of Sardinia’s exclusive hotels, it is famed for being one of the perfect locations for exclusive family getaways. 
   
   
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   Maia Luxury Resort and Spa. Average rate: $1692 per night. This spectacular hotel is located in Anse Louis, Seychelles. Travelers who need a break from the frantic pace of life are perfect for this hotel, providing the opportunity to rediscover the other “face” of life.
   
   
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   Southern Ocean Lodge. Average rate: $1665 per night. This Australian hotel is located in Kangaroo Island, proudly sitting atop a secluded cliff on a rugged stretch of coastline with fantastic views of the wild Southern Ocean alternating with the pristine wilderness of 
   Kangaroo Island. 
   
   
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    Lizard Island. Average rate: $1651 per night. Another Australian luxury hotel located in the Great Barrier Reef, secluded in its own world, offering elegant Great Barrier Reef experience.
    
    
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    Song Saa Private Island. Average rate: $1649 per night. Not quite likely to see a luxury hotel in Cambodia, but this hotel located in Preah, Sihanouk, promises to take guests on a tour for a fantastic experience of the beautiful and unspoilt paradise.  
    
    
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    Burj Al Arab. Average rate: $1611 per night. The pricey, all-suit luxury hotel is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel offers superb personal service while guests enjoy the finest things in life.  
    
    
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    Viceroy Maldives. Average rate: $1589 per night. This luxury hotel is located in the spectacular Vagaru Island in Maldives and offers a true sanctuary for the choosy guests who can enjoy different levels of seclusion in innovative and luxurious ways.
    
    
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    Anantara Kihavah Villas. Average rate: $1574 per night. This is a luxury resort located in South Male Atoll in Maldives. Privacy-hungry guests will most certainly enjoy the tranquility and serenity of a sanctuary within a sanctuary. 
    
    
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    Amanyara. Average rate: $1559 per night. Turks and Caicos Islands in the Bahamas prides itself with this luxury-laden resort hotel providing private and exclusive hideaway with a turquoise Atlantic Ocean teeming with unparalleled diving opportunities. Guests longing for authentic tropical ambiance will enjoy the atmosphere in this resort hotel.
    
    
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    Naladhu Maldives. Average rate: $1540 per night. Considered another great hideaway, this hotel, located in South Male Atoll in Maldives will have guests enjoying the free-flowing space in a luxurious paradise that only Maldives can best characterize. 
    
    
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    Gora Kadan. Average rate: $1537 per night. Japan’s fine taste for luxury is satiated by this hotel located in Kanawaga. This hotel earned acclaimed for the design of its building and facilities, having successfully managed to keep the harmony with the mountains close by and blending Japanese tradition embedded in modern design elements.
    
    
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    Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli. Average rate: $1498 per night. This luxury hotel is located in Lombardy in Italy, cuddled by mountain slopes that lead down to Lake Garda at Gargnano. In its grandness, the hotel is said to have a remarkable semblance to an enchanted fairytale castle. Guests will enjoy the magical aura the hotel ambiance exudes. 
    
    
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    The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Average rate: $1459 per night. Known for its blissful Polynesian paradise, this exclusive resort hotel is located in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. It offers the most high-class and elite island accommodation in the region. Guests will rave about the fantastic signature superb service
    
    
    

    
20. Saffire Freycinet. Average rate: $1457 per night. This luxury hotel is located in Cole’s Bay in Australia. The hotel is complemented by the beauty and depth of nature radiating in the experience designed to uplift the spirit and give a new meaning to existence in a marvelously nature-rich environment. Guests staying in this hotel will savor the experience not gained anywhere else.

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