Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote vs Verona Tote
Buy the Large Lola if you want a full-grain leather crossbody that carries a 15" laptop and zips shut. Buy the Verona if you want a big, soft, open-top tote for work or the beach at a low price. The Verona's lowest recent price was $16.99 on November 2, against a high of $120.00 on October 30, so it swings widely and is worth watching. No current price was given for the Lola.
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Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote
4.9Choose the Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote if you want a zippered, full-grain leather bag with an adjustable 39 to 48 inch crossbody strap and a 15" laptop fit in the Oversized East/West shape.
- Full-grain leather with stitched double-layered handles
- Zips closed, which the Verona does not
- Adjustable crossbody strap for hands-free carry
- Fits a 15" laptop in the Oversized East/West shape
- 4.9 out of 5 from 4,191 ratings
- Unlined, with few compartments for organizing
- Some bags arrived scratched or discolored
- Shoulder straps can feel awkward
What separates them
| Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote | Verona Tote | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Full-grain leather, unlined with natural suede side | Cotton, spot clean only |
| Closure | Zipper | Magnetic snap |
| Carry style | Adjustable crossbody strap, 39 to 48 inches, plus double-layered leather handles | Shoulder straps with 11 inch drop |
| Laptop fit | Fits a 15" laptop in the Oversized East/West shape | Wide enough for a laptop, but open top |
| Shape options | North/South, East/West, Oversized East/West | Two sizes |
| Interior organization | Phone-sized interior and exterior pockets, otherwise unlined | One large interior pocket and a snap key loop |
| Structure | Overlapping panels hold their shape |
Price history
- Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote: lowest $148.40 on Oct 29.
- Verona Tote: lowest $16.99 on Nov 2 at Amazon.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote | Verona Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Strap length | 39 to 48 inches | — |
| Laptop fit | 15" laptop | — |
| Orientation options | North/South, East/West, Oversized East/West | — |
| Carrying handles | double-layered leather | — |
| Lining | unlined | — |
| Leather type | Full Grain | — |
| Exterior pockets | phone-sized | — |
| Interior pockets | phone-sized | — |
| Width | — | 19" w |
| Height | — | 14" h |
| Depth |
What reviewers say
Large Lola Zipper Crossbody Tote
Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 and mostly praise the leather, construction and size. Complaints center on condition on arrival and limited interior organization.
- Sturdy build with classic lines
- Fits a 13-inch laptop plus pouches and a folder and still zips
- Soft, squishy leather that holds its shape
- Hands-free carry from the long shoulder straps and crossbody strap
- Arrived discolored or scratched for some buyers
- Not many compartments for organizing
- Shoulder straps can feel a little awkward
Verona Tote
Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 from 1,327 ratings and mostly praise its space, shape and soft leather. Complaints center on a soft bottom and occasional uneven sides.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for carrying a laptop?
- The Large Lola. Its Oversized East/West shape fits a 15" laptop and zips shut. The Verona is wide enough but has only a magnetic snap.
- Which holds more?
- The Verona. At 19" wide, 14" tall and 7.5" deep it is a big open tote. The Lola is sized around daily essentials and a laptop.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Large Lola. Full-grain leather with stitched double-layered handles outlasts spot-clean cotton, though some Lolas arrived scratched.
- Is the Verona worth the extra?
- It is the cheaper bag when near its $16.99 low, but it hit $120.00 on October 30. At the high end the Lola's leather and zipper are the better value.
- Which is better for travel?
- The Large Lola, because the crossbody strap keeps your hands free and the zipper secures your things. The Verona is better as a packable beach or market tote.
- Does the Verona come in more than one size?
- Yes, two sizes. Note that the large measures smaller than expected because the 19" width is taken with the bag pressed flat.
