I've never purchased a leather corset, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect.  Their other corsets (I own two) are made extremely well, and fit well also.  Well, this was no exception - in fact, I think this one (because it zips instead of using a busk) is more comfortable than the other two.  The boning still holds you in really well, but the leather molds better to your body than most other materials.  And yes, it is real leather.  I'm extremely happy with this purchase!