Sandals are a staple of the warmer months, and I especially love how easy they are to slip on and go, but the price of some of the designer sandals are absolutely insulting to my intelligence. For example these sandals below are the Dior Starlet sandal in black. The thong is patent leather. Asking price is $490. That's absurd. It probably cost no more than $12 for materials and assembly. I understand the label is luxury and that ups the price, but be realistic, let's say $150, $199 max.

These shoes are the Dolce & Gabanna Patent T-strap sandal. They are also patent leather, and maybe costs $10 for materials and assembly. Yet the asking price is $550. Puh-leeze.

And even these, never heard of label, Melissa, which are made from plastic with a few plastic rhinestones embellishment and foam soles is asking $150. The cost of materials and assembly is probably about $2 - no kidding. And these shoes don't even have name recognition.

Don't get me wrong, I love designer shoes and am willing to pay the price for the luxury labels, but I'm not going to get gouged for simple sandals that don't even have visible logo recognition. I have a great pair of black leather Steve Madden sandals from last year that are super comfy, cute and cost me $49.