because it was back in the day and things cost less then than now
In 1990 tennis shoes cost anywhere from $75-$88 and now in days tennis shoes cost $100-$120.
Try this- the tennis shoes cost X. The running shoes cost X+5. So X + X+5= 115. So that is 2x+5=115. Now subtract 5 from each side of the equal mark, and you have 2x=110. Divide the 110 by 2, and you will have X- the cost of the tennis shoes. (Come on, I am not going to do ALL your homework for you!)
The average price of a pair of tennis shoes in 1962 was 5 dollars. Those same shoes would cost 40 dollars in 2004.
IN the 1950s a pair of tennis shoes was $0.98.
The price of the regular tennis shoes is $55. That's because the pair of running shoes costs $60, which is $5 more than $60. $60+$55 is equal to $115.
about 20 cents i have some.
A change in the cost of steel.
it is a complicated question. you must ask about the place or country. because in different countries the cost was different. like at that time there was a brand oza which shoe was of 2.5 pound in UK. visit here http://www.wikipedia.com
From $2 to $9. I remember paying $1.99 for basic tennis shoes in 1972.
in italy, the leather ones cost about 120.000 £ (more or less 1986's USD $60)
At a mass retailer such as Walmart or Target tennis shoes are likely to be on sale from at little as $15 for adults. However these are likely to be only moderately supportive during high impact sports. At dedicated sport retailers, tennie shoes are likely to be $100+ but these will be better for feet in the long run.
Below are some major pricing factors: cost (as costs change, producers & sellers change their prices). supply (supply & demand have an inverse relationship) demand (demand & supply have an inverse relationship) competion availability of lower priced alternatives