I researched briefcases forEVER before purchasing this one. It was a present for my husband- his was battered and dated but had all the features he liked-plus he was used to it! I wanted a classic medium brown, soft-sided case with a LOT of outer storage. I don't like buying items I can't inspect personally but took a chance because the photos of this were great and it had allll the features I was looking for. WHAT a great buy!! It's roomy without being bulky, GREAT looking, has copious outer storage and really meticulously planned inner storage. It was also ridiculously on sale-plus a great color leather. Since he'll carry it forever I couldn't be happier with this purchase!