After last release and them hitting outlets for like $40, I think Nike wisened up and release these in limited numbers to satisfy the niche/cult following hence the big markup. People who love this model will copp and I think Nike priced it just at that point where they know people will bite. If you really want this shoe, I'd just pay the 180 in your size and rock them. I mean people pay the same price for Jordans with outdated tech, why not the same for these? No way am I justifying the price though, I tap out at like 120-150, just absurd (to me) to pay that much.