These sneakers retail for $60. These were a gift. They are too small for me. They are an 11, but I think they fit a little small, despite the European size being a 44 1/2. If you are a US 10 1/2, I think these should be good for you. Ideal for someone who has worn this brand before and knows how they fit. I will use the shoebox as the shipping container, but I will wrap it in brown paper to hopefully keep it in better shape during transportation. A larger box to hold the shoebox would only increase the shipping cost.