Yes, this is expensive for most of us here. Too expensive for me unfortunately...
But the shoes are made in Portugal, and as you already know is more expensive than China and probably more responsible in terms of ethics.
When I started skateboarding in 2001 I begged my dad to buy me a pair skateshoes (can’t remember the brand, but China made for sure) but it was like 110 euros ! Didn’t get them anyway haha.
I’m not sure to understand his story, he said « the skate shoe will be under 100 » so there will be a more skate-oriented shoe ?