I find large shoe collections fascinating... mostly because I usually own just a few pairs of shoes. I remember seeing pictures of Imelda Marcos' shoe collection, and just being amazed. Wow, that's a big shoe budget!
The thing about shoes though is that they are like belts: you wear them every day. If you have a good one, it can be a great value even if the shoes are kinda expensive. The danger though is that buying shoes can be addictive.
How many shoes do you own, and how much have you spent on shoes in your lifetime?