I got this purse on a super amazing sale with some sort of promo sale, but it's still a high quality purse with amazing soft leather. It's the perfect size for all the crap I carry including the usual plus a nalgene, glasses, umbrella, a book, etc.. but like my other lucky bag doesn't look huge. I love the cross-body strap, but the one I got is continuously adjustable unlike the picture which has hooks to adjust (I like mine better, more options!) Mine has gotten rained on and water spilled on it already a couple times but it looks as good as new once it's dry! I love the fold-over and don't have any trouble digging around for stuff in it when it's on my shoulder. Haven't carried it with the handles and doubt I ever will, but to each her own. Overall a great bag, I've had my other lucky purse (stash bag) for a couple years and it still looks as good as new and I'm sure this one will be the same!