The bag is beautiful but there are just a few minor things that stop me from loving it.
1) The knots as previously mentioned in another review are held together with glue and the glue had spread to a few of the buckles. It’s not really the end of the world but for $195 I’d prefer it to not be there.
2) This bag is smaller than it looks pictures. This is not a weekender by any stretch and it’s not going to hold a ton of stuff. Not to say there’s no space - it’ll hold a good amount, just not a few days worth of clothes.
3) I own a 64 oz bottle and it *barely* fits. When the bag is zipped up all the way, the top of the cap protrudes up and onto the zip. I worry that the bottle will eventually damage the zipper so I’m not even going to bother trying to make it work. A bummer because that was one of the selling points for me, but I’ll live.
4) If you purchased the (currently) thickest option of yoga mat available now (72 x 24 x .5) it will not fit in the yoga mat holder. I’ve tried, it will not work, do not pass go, do not collect $200. To their credit, I believe this bag was created before the newer yoga mat in mind and the mat itself has a carrying strap so it’s not a big deal.
Overall, the bag is beautiful, the shoe compartment is tentatively spacious enough for my shoes, it’ll hold enough stuff for me to take on daily trips to the park. For design and functionality alone, I think it is worth the money. Just keep your expectations in check about the size and you will not be even a little disappointed!