aspirational non-purchasing

So my pair of creepers are beyond repair and after a good year's worth of wear it's time  i brought a new pair. I've been on the internet searching around and have found countless possibilities for the 'right' pair. Evidently whilst at the pre-purchase stage, price is having a huge influence on narrowing down my choices. I do have the dream shoe, the Balenciaga SS 2011 biker boots for instance, they would be the perfect shoe and replacement. If only things were that simple...

Likewise the Prada creepers would be nice...

Whilst $1, 275 for the Balenciaga shoes is way out of my price range, the Prada shoes coming in at £510 soften the blow a little bit. The only thing standing in-between me and these shoes simply is price and as a result i am forced to substitute my purchase for a cheaper but fashion-foward alternative: £80 suede Underground creepers

Although i like these shoes a lot and they are still quite a substantial purchase for me (i'll probably add them to my xmas list) i think the sense of satisfaction and 'feelings' about my choice of shoe are weakened due to my aspirational hopes for a pair of $1000 ones. Although they completely satisfy my utilitarian needs, they don't meet the emotional.