Floto Luggage Poste Messenger Bag, Black, One Size
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Apparel Details
Brand: FlotoProduct features:
- 10 inch high x 4 inch wide x 15 inch long
- Italian polished calf-skin leather
- Detachable shoulder strap
- Brass or stainless steel hardware, 2 cargo pockets
- Lifetime guarantee
Apparel reviews of Floto Luggage Poste Messenger Bag, Black, One Size
Customer Review: Nice bag, but...
Rating: 3 Stars
I searched for a nice leather bag for several months before I discovered Floto and their line of products. First, let me say that I really like their business model. In a nutshell, they try to make attractive Italian leather pieces available at reasonable prices. I found their line of products to be very nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful when I called about questions. Now on to the bag...
First, it's gorgeous. The color is rich and it has the appearance of a much more expensive bag. I have no problem walking into any professional setting with this bag. I've received several compliments on the bag's look and feel. The Poste Messenger is also very light, so if you're someone that likes to travel light then this is your bag. It's also very compact, much more so than how it appears in the pictures. Personally, I really liked this since I don't carry many things and the things I do carry are generally small. However, if you carry a laptop with this bag you'll need a fairly small laptop. The bag is lined with a very nice/soft suede so you won't need to worry about scratches on any of you stuff from a hard or rough leather surface.
Second, I do have some gripes that are not apparent when you're looking at it online. Like I mentioned above, the bag is gorgeous. However, the appearance is only skin deep. I've carried the bag on my daily commute for a few months now and the color is fading. It even appears to be wearing off where my hip rubs the bag as I walk (thankfully I haven't noticed any transfer to my clothes). Also, the leather seems cheap. That may be part of how they keep the costs lower, but it's very thin and doesn't appear to be dyed completely through. As I understand it, higher-quality leather is thicker, dyed completely through, and darkens with age and use. Finally, the buttons on each of the two closures are a pain if you go in and out of your bag frequently.
Oh, and I highly recommend buying Floto's "super strap" if you plan to carry this across your body. The strap included is too short and places the bag firmly in your arm pit.
Bottomline: this is a great bag if you commute by car, want to keep your bag light, and don't plan to use it during heavy daily foot/train commuting in a big city. But if you're looking for an heirloom piece or something that holds up against even mild abuse, this isn't it. For that, look at Saddleback Leather (no, I'm not affiliated).
Description of Floto Luggage Poste Messenger Bag, Black, One Size
Poste messenger bag comes in two colors - vecchio brown and black. the interior is big enough to hold a laptop, files, a newspaper, and a book. it has two separate compartments, a pen and cell phone holder, two outside snap pockets, two outside zip pockets, and detachable shoulder strap. poste messenger bag is handmade in tuscany using italian polished calf-skin leather and old world craft methods. the result is a timeless and simple briefcase with unquestionable quality and durability.Women
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