First Lady's Sneakers

Has anyone read the article regarding Michelle Obama sporting the pair of $549 sneakers?  It kills me to think of how President Obama campaigned about the poor and middle class families and what he would do for them.  Has anyone seen this happen yet?  Yes, I realize it is early in his presidency but I have my doubts about his campaign promises and where his focus really is.  I have to ask people this question.  Does anyone feel in the type of recession our country is in at this moment with many Americans suffering many types of hardships, do you feel that Michelle Obama is setting a very good example while sporting a pair of sneakers that cost $549?  Just because she is the first lady and she can now afford to do this I am just wondering what others think of this type of spending.  I feel like Michelle and President Obama should be the first people trying to set an example for Americans and I don't feel this is setting a very good example.  I feel this is like slapping us poor and middle class people in the face.  LQjRBWhat do you think?