Leather Messenger Crossbody Shoulder Bag for Men, Fits 11.5" Tablet

I finally realized I could get what I wanted when I looked in the men's bags--I want a crossbody, but I don't want a narrow little strap that cuts into my shoulder when I'm out all day, which I generally am. I save up my errands and do them at once since I live out. This purse is rather "deep and dark," I do have to just dig rather than look in, but that suits me fine, as I'm often doing that anyway, digging for something as I drive down some rural highway. If it wasn't so deep, it would be nicer to use, but it looks a lot nicer like this, and I've discovered that if someone hands me a stack of papers, I can fold them in half and stick them right in here and they stay nice until I get home (or a few days until I remember to take them out!). On this note, there is a nice flat zippered pocket on the back for smaller items that need to stay flat and not get messed up or lost. The leather is saddlebag-ish, which also suits me. I'm not fond of the two magnet fasteners on the front, having only one would be easier to operate, but these do work well (as opposed to my last purse which seemed to have the same fastener, but was it was hard to get it lined up so it would actually fasten) and if it only had one, that large front flap probably wouldn't lay well. My other thing is I hate buying new purses, usually it is hard to find what I want, so I want one that will not start looking ratty too quickly. The messenger bag look, made of real leather takes care of that problem nicely. I really like the look in that it's a utility look rather than a fashion statement (I am well aware that is a fashion statement as well, but you get my point!), and I think it would make a nice men's bag as well. And it would be sturdy enough to pack a pistol, but doesn't have a holster, so you'd have to add one.

This item is excellent, it serves its purpose. Good quality leather

Got this for Christmas. It’s working beautifully. It’s not quite as big as I was looking for, but I shed some stuff I didn’t need and it holds what I do. Nicely made, sturdy. The one I had before was “finer” looking but not well made and didn’t hold up. I’ve ditched the strap it came with for a belt I was using on the older one. People love the look.

Update April 12, 2026: I still carry this bag almost every day and, always, when traveling. It is the perfect configuration for carrying the essentials, especially travel documents. Just right on pocket layout- too many is worse than not enough. But, it scratches so easily that it always looks like something I pulled out of a trash bin. I'll put leather conditioner on it, and it's back to looking shabby within a day. I am looking for something just like this, but in a scuff-resistant material. Raising to 4-stars because it is so practical. This bag is just big enough for me to fit my wallet, iPad, phone, pen, sunglasses, small cosmetic bag and passport for travel. I wish it was a little bigger so as to hold a small water bottle. It is almost perfect for safely , carrying all the essentials in a manner that makes items easy to find. The bag arrived looking a bit dry and scratched. I realize that it's supposed to look a little distressed, but I like it a lot better after rubbing in a little leather conditioner. My major concern is that one of the metal magnetic clasps is missing its cover. This makes it difficult to clasp securely. It may be hard to see in the photo, but the clasp on the buckle (at the top) has it's cover; the one at the bottom is not there. I would like to be able to ask the manufacturer to just send me a cover so I can affix it, but do not see anyway to do request this. My only option was to send the entire bag back for a replacement. I need the bag now and can't do that.

This is well made and works great.

I returned one, and have the same issue with the replacement. The (I assume) oil tanning continues to rub off. The first one stained a white shirt. I scoured the reviews and posted a question, and concluded it was just a bad batch so returned for a replacement. Guess this one is from a bad batch too; I've rubbed and rubbed with soft white cloths to see if it will stop staining. It has not. This second one is not as well made as the first either. Raw edges left on the ends of cotton webbing part of the strap, other small issues that can be taken care of, but should not have existed to begin with. Both bags were much yellower than the picture. Admittedly color differences are to be expected but that was a disappointment in the color not being as pretty as shown. So far thanks to the napped nature of this leather, what makes it what it is, I cannot find a solution to try to get the rubbing off to stop. Looking like this will be a return too. A shame; it was just what I needed and I really like the look of it. EDIT: Five different leather shops were called, and the consensus was that oil tanned leather just WILL continue to rub off, nothing can be done about it. So, keep the oil tanned leather to boots, I guess. Too bad. It's a great look and great bag other than staining whatever it touches. That is not acceptable.

Love this bag.

Purchased this bag for my husband for Christmas. The craftsmanship is beautiful. The leather has softened over the last few months and it is wonderful. The bag is high quality and he loves it. He carries it every day. I had a small issue with a snap and the company was immediately available to assist. Outstanding customer service. I would highly recommend this product as it is created with quality and the company cares about its customers.