To think DS can spend his birthday money on what he likes (within reason)?

[weymouthswanderingmermaid]

DH is really annoyed. DS was 10 on Monday, and ended up with a fair amount of cash from friends / family, lucky boy.
We went out yesterday, and he saw his "dream" trainers in a local shop. Tried them on, swooned a lot, I checked that they weren't cheaper on line (they weren't), so he bought them. They were £95.
Now, I wouldn't spend that much on a pair of trainers, and I think they are horrible. But he LOVES them.
When he told DH how much they were, he said it was ridiculous, how could he spend that much on a pair of shoes, what about all the other stuff he could have bought etc. He didn't shout or get angry, but made it clear he wasn't happy.
Of course he could save his money / buy a super duper Lego set or something. But DS is so happy, and I know he will wear them to death.

So, AIBU to think it's his money, he can get what he likes as long as it's legal and age appropriate (and not £100 worth of sweets )?

My son got a pair for £80 with his birthday money age 11, I said I’d pay for half as part of his presents from us, and he had to put the rest to. Ridiculously expensive, double what I would pay for my own but to be fair he doesn’t buy much crap, he’s had them 7 months now and they still look as good as new, he had looked after them!

I let mine spend their birthday/Christmas money on whatever they want within reason but I admit while I wouldn’t stop them spending that much on shoes aged 10, I’d probably try and talk them out of it as it seems such a ‘waste’ on growing feet.

The main thing though is that your DS is happy with what he’s chosen.