I purchased 2 of these backpacks for my kids to use for school. I got tired of having to buy a new backpack every year because of the nylon bags getting torn up, the plastic "feet" cracking and not keeping the pack upright, and the wheels sticking. I am hoping that the leather will prove to be more durable and will last for more than a school year. So far, I am very pleased with my purchase. The packs are large enough to hold all the heavy books and lunch boxes, etc. and they roll with ease. Other reviews I read mentioned having to cut the optional shoulder straps off to prevent them from dragging. Not so. They can be easily tucked in and kept out of the way. Simply tuck the straps in where the handle pulls out, unzip the bottom and pull the straps through. Some binding of the longer straps may be necessary, but once you zip the bottom back up, the straps are concealed with no cutting involved! If you are considering this backpack and are still on the fence, jump off and make the purchase. You will NOT be sorry!