Is it worth buying $100+ sneakers over $50 ones?

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For example, would there be a big difference in terms comfort if I were to buy THIS $50 sneaker vs. THIS $100 sneaker?

The reason I ask is because I tend to buy $50 ones and they do last a good 4-5 years, which is fine by me since I like to replace my shoes often as they get dirty and filthy. But I do have issues with comfort, especially in the summer when I do lots of walking and my feet swells from the heat. No matter how well I try them on at the store and they feel comfy enough, I will experience some sort of discomfort in them when I walk for an extended amount of time. I notice pinching in certain areas that I never noticed when trying them on at the store. And of course, it's too late to return by then.

In short, I have a lot of issues when it comes to finding a good pair of comfortable shoes. New Balance tends to be the best for me in terms of comfort, but I do find them very clunky and heavy that they tire my legs faster. I like the light weight of Nike and Asics shoes.

Anyways, for those that have bought $100+ sneakers, are they really worth the extra cost? I only use sneakers for walking. I don't run marathons or anything like that. But I do walk a lot in the summer when the weather is nice and was wondering if upping my budget will lead to better comfort when walking a lot.