Rated 5 out of
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MplsLoopie from
Great bag for my laptop, iPad Pro, coffee thermos.I love this bag! I purchased it 4 years ago after discovering Roots in Vancouver and going on a Roots jag online. It is sturdy, yet the leather is buttery soft. I love that the bag doesn't outweigh the contents. Mine also didn't have the stitching on the front, but that doesn't detract in the least.
Date published: 2018-08-12
Rated 5 out of
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RobertBridge from
Get ready for compliments8 years ago, I got laid off from one job and hired at a next. With the first pay cheque as a celebration, I made a large purchase from roots which included this bag.I used it sparingly at first, mostly for trips. Naturally as a young guy in his early 20s I was bugged for carrying a "Murse" or "man purse". I did not let it bug me, as I loved the bag and in fact started using it more and more. I recently returned from a Fan Expo for 4 days, and received no fewer than 17 compliments from men and women. Whom I let check out my bag, to which they would constantly exclaim "Its so soft!" I do take good care of my bag with the leather care products roots offers, and with any good leather, it softens as it ages. The bag has been so useful for me every since I bought it, and it makes me feel like Indiana Jones ;-)
I am now 31 years old and I recommend this bag to people all the time. If you ever thought of buying a bag as a guy, this is the way to go. You might get ribbed by some people, but you will likely receive far more compliments in the long run. Its an amazing bag, and you most definitely will not regret your purchase.
Date published: 2018-04-30
Rated 5 out of
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Nate_713 from
Top ShelfI purchased this bag when I started my career in 2012. It's 2018 and not only has it not had any problems, it actually aged so well it looks better now. The leather feels great, I get lots of compliments, and it's not full of a million zippers and pockets that dont get used. Worth every penny, and when I do need some new leather I will definitely look to Roots
Date published: 2017-12-26
Rated 5 out of
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J T 9 from
100% Worth it!I have had this bag for 4 yrs, it's been through a lot and it ages amazing. It still looks new and i get compliments on it often, it forms to the body so its easy to carry, and it is completely worth every cent!
Date published: 2017-12-19
Rated 5 out of
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Laluche from
Absolutely awesome!What a great purchase! Very versatile and love the softness of the leather. Excited to have and lots of compliments!
Date published: 2016-01-28
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Dotty from
Love this bag, not quite as picturedthe leather is wonderful. The bag I received lacked the stitching around the front flap. Otherwise was as described.
Date published: 2015-10-26
Rated 5 out of
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Xavier from
Great bag to take to the officeI've actually eyeing this bag for about 2years now and finally took the plunge.
I was always on the lookout for a messenger bag that I could take to the office that wasn't too busy with zippers and numerous compartments on the outside, but rather something simple and sleek and always kept coming back to this. Backpacks are fine if you're a student, or hiking up a trail, but as a young professional, I'd like to leave those days behind. Nothing "ruins" the perfect outfit like a backpack.
During various holidays in London, Rome, Florence, Nice, Tokyo and Lima I was always on the lookout for a unique, yet simple bag and could never find anything that was a good fit and kept coming back to this indiana jones homage.
I'm glad the search is finally over with the icing on the cake not only being the compliments I receive but that it's a Canadian product, which is sadly now rare.
The only thing and it's not a negative, is that I thought the bag was darker, but it ended up being slightly lighter. Not a big deal, but just something to keep in mind. In any case, I'm a very happy customer! :)
Date published: 2014-09-23
Rated 5 out of
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rudiger from
So usefulI am so pleased with this bag that I received for Christmas. It holds all my things perfectly and because the cover folds over the opening, I know my contents are secure. With a hands-free way to carry, I know I will get a lot of use out of this bag.