Since you are from Canadeh! (like me) you must check out ebay!!
LBS
I got some shimano SH-R131's from a LBS for 40% off list $225CDN or so, worked out like $149 with GST/PST
Ebay
I got some NEW Shimano SH-R215 (much higher end shoes list around 325-350CDN) got them for $86US +20 shipping
I got some NEW Shimano SH-M300 (list at a LBS 500CDN) got them for $189US total with shipping
I got some NEW Answer Kashmir winter cycling boots (US list around 159 probably 220-250 in Canada) for (GET THIS) $29US shipped.
Check out EBAY!!