Friday fun: How much were Brego's shoes?

I got the bill for Brego's hoof wall resection, and it was as expected. But then I got the bill for his shoes, and I almost had to breathe into a paper bag to control the hyperventilating. Let's just say I didn't know that shoes could even cost that much, ever.

They don't look that fancy, do they?

What kind of magical shoes are these, you ask? They're to support his feets while the resection grows out. Here's the details:

• Handmade heart-bar shoes in size Brego
• Fronts only
• With clips

For size comparison, that's my thumb. 

Just how much did they cost? Here are a few clues:

• The most expensive shoes I'd ever had before were a full set, with clips and tapped for studs. Brego's were nearly three times as much.
• My college apartment was cheaper than these shoes.
• You probably pay less for board than these shoes cost.
• I could have bought a new pair of (not custom) tall boots.
• A set of 4 new trailer tires is less than these shoes.
• I could have bought a plane ticket to Europe (in the off season).

So, with armed that knowledge, leave your guesses in the comments! Whoever gets closest gets to send me a donation toward the cost of Brego's fancy footware.

Just kidding. Mostly.