May 19, 2012
deb59
from Holtsville NY,
Rating:5.0
I originally thought that the "canvas" that was mentioned in the description meant the INSIDE of the bag, but the tan you see surrounding the flowers IS the canvas as well. Having said that, I was a little disappointed, BUT I love this bag because it is relatively lightweight yet sturdy. I have to carry so much as a teacher and heavy bags can throw out my back. What I LOVED specifically were the colors, the size (it is currently holding research papers that I have to grade, and a LOT of them), and that wonderful smell of REAL leather on top of the canvas. I also love the flat straps--it's always better when one is prone to back problems--a doctor told me that! I have gotten more compliments on this bag than any I have owned the past. Also, you do not have to use the long, detachable strap if you don't want to--the shorter ones are long enough to sling over your shoulder. People have been flipping over it and asking me where I purchased it, the price, etc. Even though I thought t...
- How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Color was exactly as shown!
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Overall quality was good, though, there were some extra pieces of leather shown at the very bottom of the bag, since it is not seen while carrying, I kept it.
- How accurate was the sizing? The sizing was accurate.