Shipping was next-business-day, as promised. The packaging is professional, and nothing feels generic, as Lusso Beni brands every detail. Inside the shoe box, there is a branded cleaning sponge, a branded shoe horn, and a branded velvet dust/travel bag. Now we understand what Strobel last construction means; you can literally fold the shoe in any way you want. The upper is made from butter-soft leather that feels as if it becomes your skin when worn. The comfort level matches that of a $500 Italian-made shoe. Additionally, the zipper is the highest quality YKK, just like in my very expensive clothing.
The comparison is not misleading. We see these quality shoes on Zappos for $298.00.