Are brand names worth it?

I need to get dress shoes and have decided on cap toe oxfords. Now I need to decide whether to shell out 500$ for Ferragamo oxfords or pay $150 for no namers. They both look almost exactly alike so its not like I am wearing them to show off. Now all things equal and $$ out of the equation, which ones should I get??|||sometimes it's true that "you get what you pay for" but expensive doesn't always mean quality...





150 is cheaper than 500, but that doesn't mean those "cheaper" shoes don't have decent craftmanship.





if you've got the money to burn, and if it makes you feel better, then go ahead and indulge yourself.|||the expensive ones, and yes, they're worth it. the quality is waaaay better. see, i only buy designer sunglasses and stuff because they last longer. i don't want to have to keep running to the store and keep buying new ones, do i?





$500





the two people who answered below don't know what they're talking about. the more expensive, the better the quality!|||Not unless you are immature and trying to impress "friends".|||The thing is to shop smart. If the things look exactly alike and one pair is $350 dollars cheaper then the other pair then get the no namers. You'll have a nice pair of shoes and some money for a little extra.|||The Ferragamo oxfords, hands down. Designer brands are better quality. While your Ferragamo oxfords may cost $350 more than the no-names, they'll last longer.|||yes and no, brand names are often better quality but unless the cheaper pair are very bad quality or you think you'll have problems with them in the long run, I would go for the $150 pair. If they look almost exactly alike and your not going to have any problems walking in them then I don't see any reason to shell out $500 for the Farragamo's. Just because a shoe isn't brand name doesn't mean that it's a bad shoe and they often last just as long if you take care of them well. Plus $150 shoe isn't exactly cheap so I'm guessing they must be pretty decent quality even if they don't top the Farragamo's.