Kenneth Cole REACTION Colombian Leather Slim Single Compartment

My husband bought this for me and I absolutely love it. I desperately needed a replacement for my timbuk2 messenger bag, which is unwieldy, uncomfortable, ugly, and always ruins my clothiers because I am a klutz and the velcro snags me all the time. When I first saw the picture of this bag online I was worried about a few things: I thought that it would look too masculine, I wanted an over-the-shoulder bag with two straps and I thought this would be uncomfortable to carry around all day, and I was worried about that it wouldn't carry everything I needed. I was wrong about all of these. The bag is gorgeous and definitely not too masculine for my personal tastes. I have already received several compliments on the way it looks. As a friend noted, "its classic". The bag is a deep brown (much darker than in the picture), the leather is very soft and nicely distressed, and overall it has beautiful clean lines. The strap is very sturdy and wraps around the bottom (under the leather) so the weight is distributed evenly. The strap adjusts and I have it hanging more at purse level rather than carrying across my body like a messenger bag, which is more comfortable for me and I imagine more comfortable for some other women too. I am a grad student and a teacher so I usually need to drag enough stuff around with me to get through a day of teaching and taking classes. This bag comfortably fits my 13" laptop, a large notebook, some folders, my phone, my wallet, a rather large pencil box, my makeup bag, my iPod and headphones, a water bottle, a snack, a kindle, my glasses case, a change purse, two smaller note pads, and some other random small things. For what I need, it is absolutely perfect. That being said, it has a few minor drawbacks - Maybe I am just an idiot, but with all the stuff I put in there, I find that getting the snaps to line up takes a few extra seconds. I have to actually line them up before they click in place. Once they are in place they will hold all day, but I have to make sure I have everything in my bag stacked in a particular way then line the snaps up by hand. They magnets don't catch each other on their own. - There are some great pockets and slots on the inside, but I wish there was at least one more pocket that had a zipper. The only pocket with a zipper is the largest pocket that lines the inner wall of the bag. You could easily fit some folders in there but its impractical for change, my headphones, or any of the other smaller things that I want to be able to locate easily. I have to carry these things in a small bag or other container, which actually has worked really well because everything is organized, but I still would like to have a place for change instead of carrying around a change purse. -The bag does not have a lot of inner structure. If I put it on the floor without my computer or a notebook to hold it up, it will sag and flop over. I usually hang it up so it has not been an issue, but I can see how it might be a problem if someone is looking for something more along the lines of a tote bag. Like I said, these are minor issues to me. The quality of the interior, exterior, strap, stitching, etc. are very high and I imagine I will have this for many years to come. I would highly recommend this.

I had this bag since 2011 if not longer. Still looked good when I had to let it go but the straps had seen better days. If you’re looking for a messenger bag this is a great choice.

I've been using this bag for the last three years (one year of high school and two years of college) and its really great! I would carry it for many hours during a day and it's comfortable and not overly obtrusive. It fits lots of notebooks and papers and I have never had an issue of losing things in it. For those interested in the practicality of this bag here are my main points: -very good looking, this bag looks great. The leather is rich and soft. The entire design screams elegance and class while also remaining super casual. For a student who wants to look goof but not stick out like a sore thumb, this is the bag for you. -fairly waterproof, I never felt threatened that rain would ruin my belongings. -very versatile, through the years I would outfit the bag with various buckles and careeners the hold bottles for water and yoga mats. -electronics friendly, i usually am not one to carry a laptop around on a daily basis, but the times i needed to this bag comfortably fit a 15" macbook pro and cables. Of course after so many years of use it has begun to break down. One of the magnetic clasps on the flap has torn off from use and one of the smaller pocket liners has torn open into the exterior. These tears happened many years after I first received this bag, and certainly well after i would expect such breaks. If you are a savvy person looking for a nice looking, functional, and all around durable bag, this is the one for you!

This bag is wonderful. It is well-made. It looks nice. It feels nice. It seems very durable and there’s a lot of storage. My only complaint. Is that all bag manufacturers need to stop making Velcro covers for laptops or even if you do make it extremely optional if you don’t want to use it hard part of the Velcro sticks out and poke it whatever you have in the bag. That is my single complaint with this bag and with most bags like this. It’s a good weight. It’s a good fit. Nothing wrong with it other than that.

I had been searching for a bag here in Australia. The problem is that bags in this country are expensive and not of a very high quality. I ordered the Kenneth Cole bag based on previous reviews and for its price. Even including international shipping the bag was still more than 50% cheaper than any bag here. I was immensely pleased by the quality of the stitching and how soft the leather is. It's a bag that works well for casual use, such as walking and commuting, and yet still looks good for professional use. It safely stows my 15 inch MacBook Pro. The canvas stap is very durable and does not look out of place against the black leather. I like the magnetic clasp. While it may not be secure, I prefer it to the loud "snick" when using metal or plastic clasps. If you do not have too much weight in the bag, the handle works well. However, too much weight can cause th bag to slip forward, and can make it awkward to hold with the handle. Some people may not like that, but I just use the strap and don't have any difficulties. There are two compartments under the flap. I use the smaller one towards the rear to store a book or my IPad and the front compartment to store larger books and papers. The compartment in the back of the bag is handy to store a small umbrella, snacks, or a book. And the two small pockets have been great for holding headphones, pens, and small cables. This is definitely one of the best messenger bags I have ever owned and would not hesitate in recommending it to others.

I have had this product for over a month now and absolutely love it. Having had multiple messengers bags in the past (more expensive/cheaper), this bag has exceeded quality and functionality over others. Pros: Very comfortable, even when fully loaded, the padding on the strap although thin, seems to work better than large padding I have previously owned. And I really fill my bag up (15" macbook, 15" Lenovo, iPad, MTG decks, dice, binders/notebooks, charger, drink, umbrella, and other miscellaneous items at the same time). Feels and smells great like true leather. Can hold tons of things. Very stylish, I have had numerous comments on how nice the bag is, especially bell boys. The clips on the front are secure and easy to open (once you get use to it). Accessory compartments are large and perfect for chargers/mice/MTG decks :) The rear/open pocket is perfect for an umbrella and drink/easy access items, larger than a normal bag. Zippers are still in tact and working great, I am notorious for yanking zippers in an awkward direction, causing them to break, but this bag has held up perfect. Ladies will think its a very expensive bag when its actually a decent price. Cons: The excess leather strap on the clips has curled outward. The laptop is insecure if you do not zip the main compartment, the corners can get dinged... make sure to take the time to always zip it shut no matter the hurry your in (probably only an issue for larger 15" laptops).

I've had this bag for two months now, and I must say that this is the best messenger bag that I've ever bought. I used to use a military-style, khaki messenger bag, but I needed something more professional to line up with my office job. This Kenneth Cole Risky Business Messenger Bag fit the bill. It's sleek, handy, and professional. First of all, the leather exterior feels great. It's smooth and has a neutral smell overall unlike some other leather bags that I've come across. Secondly, this bag holds a good amount of items. At first, I was worried when I read reviews that there is no zipper for the main compartment. That's totally fine because the magnetic clips attached to the flap of the bag will hold everything inside well. However, I was pleasantly surprised that there was also a small compartment in the back with a zipper for your more secure items. I put my wallet, gum, and other various things in there, so I don't have to worry about losing anything valuable. I honestly don't carry too much, so it's perfect for me. The only thing that I would change is make the magnetic clips stronger. I often have to fumble around to make them lock into place to secure the main compartment. Otherwise, this is a great bag!

I purchased this bag for a recent conference as I wanted something I could take my smaller electronics with me and not have to worry about the bag being too big for a carry on item(this can happen on smaller connecting flights even with a small backpack). I haven't had the bag long enough to talk about any bleeding as other reviews have mentioned, so I can't comment on that. The bag held up great on a trip to a fairly humid area. The style looks great and I received a lot of comments on it from people. It's not a huge bag, but I would say if you really wanted to fill it, you could probably cram about 3 or 4 of the iPad Pro 12 inch models in the main compartment without it becoming too bulky. I will note that I also received this on a pretty deep Prime Day discount, so that also factored into my decision making. Overall, I'm very impressed with this bag and would buy another if I needed a replacement to carry a small amount of personal items.

This bag changed my life. Before I had it, and after. Everything about it I love, from the look and feel of the leather, to the design, to the size. Plenty of storage options inside without being fussy. Sits well on the body when walking. Probably I could think of a fault if I looked hard enough but what's the point. The bag is exactly what I wanted, a proper messenger bag that looks great, feels great, works great. This does all three effortlessly.

Too baggy and fluffy , not a sleek design . Hand carry strap is one no , very inconvinient

Color más vistoso que en la foto. Piel suave

Great looking bag, could be more spacious

Great gift for my brother! He uses it daily. It’s practical, durable, and classy.