I purchased this bag almost 2 years ago and it's still in great shape. I'm tall (5 ft 8) and I use it as a crossbody with no problem. It's big enough to put my bulky water bottle, long wallet, keys, phone, pens, small notebook, and even a book (the leisure reading kind, not the textbook kind). Of course you can fit things into it as long as they're not too big or too heavy. If you're careful this purse can last you years like it has done for me. I just wish they made it in more colors so I can purchase them all!