Canali shoes

[Classic]

I was wondering who makes Canali Shoes, and where do they rank in comparison to other high end shoes? I have an opportunity to purchase a pair for under $175.00 CDN (normal is about $400CDN), but am being told by some associates and friends that this is still too much for them. In fact one associate mentioned that in his opinion he feels top of the line Bostonians are a better value.
Thanks in advance.

Classic

 

[A Harris]

I saw some great looking Canali shoes last time I was in Vegas. They were Blake stitched, but nicely finished and they had a nice shape. I don't know if this holds true for the whole line, but the ones I saw were about 1000% better than Bostonian.