Santino Luciano Soft Velvet Slip-On Loafer vs Bosphorus Woven Emerald Leather Loafer

Buy the Bosphorus if you want a loafer that holds up and looks like real leather; buy the Santino Luciano if you want a soft velvet dress shoe for a wedding or stage event and don't mind a shorter lifespan. The Bosphorus is handmade leather with a woven emerald finish, a dust bag and branded box, and owners of leather loafers generally report years of wear with occasional conditioning. The Santino Luciano is velvet with memory foam and a flexible outsole, which is comfortable out of the box but shows scuffs and crushing faster than leather.

• Choose the Santino Luciano if you need a soft, comfortable velvet loafer for a formal event or stage appearance and want memory foam underfoot.
• Choose the Bosphorus if you want a handmade leather loafer that will last and can be worn beyond one season.