Some of the World’s most expensive shoes

Do you like shoes?

Would you spend a lot of money on shoes?

Women are notoriously fascinated by shoes. The color, shape and size. The way they shape the foot and how they make you walk. Some women spend ridiculous amounts of money on high heels. Men are joining this trend too.When there’s a demand there’s a profitable market to sell shoes to. We have tracked down some of the world’s most expensive shoes.

Testoni Shoes- $38,000

These shoes are made from alligator skin making them both highly durable and waterproof. Designed by Amedeo Tistoni in 1929, the brand is known for high quality work. They are designed for the man who is a true connoisseur of shoes.

Signed Kobe Air Zoom – $30,000

Only 25 pairs of these were made. These shoes were signed by the great American professional basketball player Kobe Bryant. The shoes are high performance too.

Harry Winston Ruby Slippers – $3 million

These shoes boast 4,600 rubies and the 50 carats of diamonds. The shoes were made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the famous movie and took more than two months to make.

Try to guess the meaning of the words in bold and match them with their closest meaning from the choices in the right. Some of the answers are very close and have similar meaning. The meaning of these words is how they are used in the reading. Some of these words have different meanings in the dictionary depending on how they are used.

 The answers are below the table.

A=3, B=4, C=1, D=8, E=5, F=2, G=7, H=6

Some example sentences using the new words or phrases from the meaning of how they are used in the reading to help you understand better.

1. Salesmen from that city are notorious for cheating.

2. For me seeing the Great Wall of China was fascinating.

3. Please don’t wear those pants they look ridiculous.

4. The trend these days is to wear short suit pants and white socks with black shoes.

5. I hope to track down the missing delivery.

6. This watch is expensive, but it is durable. You can wear it anywhere and it will last all your life.

7. John is a connoisseur of high quality wines.

8. He is boastful, because he tells everyone he is the best.

Some questions using the new words/phrases. Try to use the words/phrases in your answer.

1. Do you agree that women are notoriously fascinated by shoes?

2. What shoes are fascinating for you?

3. Do you agree that these shoes are ridiculously expensive? Why?

4. What shoe trends do you like/dislike?

5. Where is the best place to track down high quality shoes? Cheap price shoes?

6. Do you prefer durable or fashionable shoes? Why?

7. Would you like to be a connoisseur of shoes? Of some other thing? What?

8. How do people boast with their shoes?