When looking for a nice messenger bag I must have had a dozen in my cart, I looked at many from Visconti, Boss and others but when I compared apples to apples this Kenneth Cole was the hands down winner.

The leather is supple, butter soft and gorgeous. It's a full grain natural hide, not pressed and the baseball stitching is a welcome touch. This is the strongest stitch for leather and is usually sold as a premium especially for custom orders of leather furniture. It wears like iron and you just can't do any better.

The leather is slightly distressed, with a nice matte finish. The over saturated tanning and dye is deep and rich, giving the bag it's upscale yet understated look.

The hardware is great. Strong magnetic buttons snap closed fast and secure. The front zipper in gun metal steal with two gun metal steel rivets on each side add strength and support along with a handsome aesthetic.

There's plenty of room and pockets for just about anything you might need, from your phone to your laptop.

Inside you'll find a water proof nylon lining - The shoulder strap is thick, heavy and fully adjustable - and again the hardware is that great looking gun metal steel. The carry handle is a nice touch to. Re-enforced seams ensure the bag keeps its shape an doesn't end up looking like a sack.

Great style. Terrific construction with room to spare. You won't find anything as nice and well made at this price. Plus with your Prime membership you get two day shipping for free. Making this deal just that much sweeter.