I bought this messenger bag for my 8-yr-old, who just "had to have" a messenger bag to finish out this school year! I figured, I might as well get her a quality one, and this has not disappointed us so far. She is not the most careful person. We're talking tons of books, and assorted stuff inside this thing, and "WHAM"! down it goes everyday on the floor like a ton of bricks. No tears, or worn marks at all. The clasps are all holding up fine, as are the many zippers. Lots of space for anything and everything! She loves it, and will get next school year out of it, I'm pretty sure!