Seems like a bit much to spend on states....
i'd kook you but your rep is at 666 so let's leave it that way devil boi.
the salem's are great skate shoes. i've had two pairs of the mint joints and some forest green ones last year. i even had a pair of mercer's right when they debuted. they look rad and skate great, stock insole is A1 and they hold up real well. definite good investment even at their list price if you ask me (but yeah, i've gotten them on crazy sales like this too).