I had a bag just like this that my company had purchased for me several years ago. I am really hard on things like this because I carry so much stuff around. I wore the first one completely out. I had looked for new bags, but the really pricey ones didn't hold as much stuff. When I found this one I was so happy, because not only did I get my great bag back,I got a great price. It does look and feel like leather once you break it in a little.