This purse is a nice smaller size (smaller than the big saddle bag I was used to).  The leather is nice quality.  The blue section is not really leather - its some kind of imitation alligator, but that is not noticeable to the casual eye.  Doesn't matter to me.  I really like the small pockets on the front and back, although they are too small to through my ring of keys into.  That's okay though.  The purse is really attractive and well=made.