Surprising higher quality for an item at this price point.. I wasn’t sure about the strap going from leather to a shiny material but it’s actually a good idea because it’s easier to use and it doesn’t look cheap. It’s pretty roomy, but it’s still relatively smaller. The zippers work really well. There was a bit of a smell, but it dissipated mostly. If you get your nose close onto it, you might smell it. The weathering feels nice to the touch. The bag feels sturdy. I got the brown one and it’s slightly distressed, which makes it look nice. The lining is very smooth. There’s multiple pockets in it that I only just started to utilize. It’s smooth inside. I personally don’t like the pockets on the sides on the exterior because they kind of make the backpack look awkward. But if you needed to use them, they would be very convenient. You could probably fit a thin little plastic water bottle in there. I did a lot of research looking for the perfect small brown leather backpack and I’m really glad I chose this one.