I have always had good leather shoulder bags but now I am sold on this more eco-friendly crossbody and safer bag! I had a bump thief run into my shoulder bag a few months ago and steal my credit card numbers with one of those electronic gadgets because I had it on my shoulder and behind me where I couldn’t see him coming. I got hit hard. I was an easy target for him and I could have been hurt if I had fallen to the ground. It scared the living you-know-what out of me! This bag hangs safely in front of me where I can see who is coming at me, and it has a comfortable, wide strap, three zippered compartments and looks great - I have another in a flower print too. I also love not having a sore shoulder after a day of shopping. It lets me be handsfree while shopping and not worrying about my purse. If you want to be comfortable and safe while shopping, get this bag!