Get them now? Or wait for the sale?

I've been looking (and lusting) for so many of the fall/winter 2009 shoes. In this "new economy", spending over a certain amount of money on unnecessary items such as shoes may seem superficial. But alas, while I feel for those without employment or for those who have a hard time making ends meet, those of us who still can afford some of the nicer things should continue doing so--while one can. I'm finding that should I want to spend a crazy amount of money on shoes, I want shoes that are extraordinary, special, unusual, pieces that other women may have never seen before. However, I do want shoes that will be relevant, fashionable, and wearable today and 10 years from now.
So with all of that said, the shoe I'm currently debating on purchasing are the Dior Cartagena sandal. This shoe is so special with the horn-shaped heel. It is but one of the runway shoes from the Dior Fall collection. The other runway shoes being the Persia Ankle pump, which is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to find. So looking at the Cartagena--it is a beautiful shoe decorated with silver studs set in nappa leather and black suede. The price tag? How about $1,260? That's a mortgage payment, or rent, a car payment, or a washer and dryer for some. I'm trying to save up for a condo so I mentioned the washer and dryer:-) But those shoes are everyday art that would be on my feet! Also, I need some attention grabbing shoes to catch me a husband! If I do wait for these shoes to go on sale, the Dior boutiques, Bergdorf, Neiman, and Saks may have sold out by sale time (which will be right before Thanksgiving) and that's a month and a half away! Well, we'll see. If I'm meant to have them--on sale--they will be around in November. Everyone cross your fingers for me:-) Smooches!!