Great quality.I love the design of this back pack purse. The wider straps are great expecially when I carry my iPad which fits nicely in the main compartment. Down side is that the dyes on the black purse rub off. I thought I had newspaper ink on my hands then realized it was from the purse. Heard the same happened with a red purse. Perhaps brown or natural leather would be a better choice. I took some baby wipes and gave it a good scrubbing, which got off most of the excess without affecting the color of the purse.***Two years later: So, I've been using this purse daily. More than two years later, one of the back straps finally worked its way loose and is hanging by a thread. I've gotten good use out of this purse, so I can't really complain. My iPad (with a cover and a keyboard) fit into it if it wasn't totally full. The zippers held up despite that stress. Now I have to buy another back pack purse. I'm thinking of getting the convertible sling/backpack type, because I think it's a bit more secure. But this Le Donne definitely provide great service.I have had this bag (and the tan one, too) for over five years now. I absolutely love them. Use one every day. I especially love it while traveling. Used it on three different trips to Europe and it was a perfect bag for traveling in areas with pickpockets. I keep my wallet in the back zippered pocket, which is then against my back and inaccessible. My iPhone 6s fits in the side pockets easily. I do prefer the black one because the tan one shows dirt with frequent use. My husband tried to clean it with saddle soap and leather polish, but I didn't like how it felt afterward. I've used the black one exclusively for the past couple of years and it still looks good; showing only the expected level of wear and tear.This is the only purse I own, and it takes a beating every day. I got my first one in 2008, and have replaced it twice with exact duplicates. It’s super-durable, including the zippers, which keep things from falling out when I throw it in the back seat of my car. It looks equally good for a night at the symphony as for a day at Disneyworld. I hope they never stop making this one!Important to apply leather conditioner and protectant prior to using this bag. Has a tendency to wear fast. I know this because I bought one a few years ago and the outside finish wore quickly. This time I sprayed it well with protectant and it is holding its color and wearing better. I really love the style and the price is reasonable.Love it! Large number of functional pockets. Perfect purse size. Fits a water bottle in the largest compartment. Leather good enough quality (black).I like the leather. It did not come off or stain my clothes. I put leather conditioner and protector on it and it still feels nice and soft. The compartments are great. The padded leather straps are comfortable. I can fit anything I need in it depending on how heavy of a bag I want to carry. The bag is a bit heavy empty so if you are walking all day it might be heavy for those with a weak back. It does distribute the weight evenly which helps.This purse is usable, durable, and attractive. I'm replacing the one I got several years ago that has worn out from continuous use. I love how the straps leave both hands free. And my favorite thing is a zipper pocket on the outside of the purse that faces your back when you wear it. It's a great place to keep checkbooks and credit cards, and the fact that the zipper rests on your back prevents theft of the pocket's contents.