Years ago I bought a tan leather messenger bag in Germany and I loved its utility, softness, and casual good looks. Unfortunately, it was stolen from the back of my car in college. I've always had an eye out for a suitable replacement, and when I saw this bag and read the great reviews I thought I'd finally found the one. Overall it's a fine piece - sturdy leather, seems well constructed, and has decent pockets for organizing. The problem is the size. As a 5'6", slim-built woman, this bag really overwhelmed my frame. I felt like I was wearing a seat cushion on the end of that strap! I think on a larger person this would not be a problem, but it was almost comical on me. It would've been helpful to see a photo of this bag on a model before buying.