New front shocks

[Chamelion]

Hello,

My front shocks were diagnosed as too soft on a recent test... I can get genuine ford replacements brand new for $95. Is this a reasonable option? As stupid as the question may sound...
The alternative is some ULTIMA shocks for $65 more.

My rears are soft too, but I'm less concerned about those for the time being. I assume it would be ok to have one type on the front and put a different brand on the rear at a later time?

Cheers

Matt.