My $500 shoes

Well, they weren't quite $500... that's after tax cost. They have kangaroo leather uppers, custom formable carbon midsole (that means you bake 'em in the oven and they mold to your foot), and boa closure. And they are light!!! and comfy!!! and stiff!!! They are my first new mountain shoes since I bought some AXO's from Racer before there was a Racer's shop, like 6 years ago or so. Nice...
And no, I didn't pay the full $500 for them. Or even close.