2016 Saddle Bag Club!
- Thread starter Belle79
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I have a Burnished Grey Saddle I've been using here and there since Feb 17 and a burnished Saddle Saddle since September. Neither have any scratches or scuffs to speak of - though I'm as gentle on bags as practical. The glovetanned leather will show scratches more than a pebbled leather, but I find the burnishing helps hid the wear more than the flat colors. I have a Saddle Dinky (not burnished) as well and I feel the Dinky shows marks more than the Burnished Saddle Saddle.
I also think marks, scuffs, and the natural wear of the leather will produce a well loved look that works nicely with the burnishing.
If you like the burnished saddle, I say go for it and embrace the scratches that do come (while buffing them out when you can). The bag will age beautifully and normal wear will only enhance it!
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Anyone have the saddle in butterscotch/snakeskin? I have been thinking of getting it for a couple days but I can't decide! I wish I could see it in person.
http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-with-colorblock-snakesin-detail/58963+BPLR0.html
http://www.coach.com/coach-saddle-with-colorblock-snakesin-detail/58963+BPLR0.html
Thank you very much! It is very helpful! I'm thinking of getting Burnished Saddle in Dark Denim or Bordeaux. It's great to hear that Burnishing hid the wear better than flat colors. I recently purchased a glovetanned Dinky. It's a spring/summer color so I haven't worn it yet.
Here are a couple of my non burnished ones. They've gotten a lot of use and even survived a trip to Vegas. There are scratches, but I think they add character. Also, I included a side by side with my burnished olive. The last picture is a very beat up and we'll loved cornflower. It is super soft and scratches have blended in in most spots.
Congratulations, saddle is an awesome bag!
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YES! Love their look. Mine are still in what would be considered new condition and while I'm gentle with my bags, I don't mind these bags taking on that worn in, quality leather feel.
This thread made me pull out my Saddle Saddle 23 for a bit. She's newer and hasn't had enough love with my holiday buying jag. A really beautiful & classic bag. (Sorry for the family shot. It was the best I had. I must have deleted my Saddle Saddle glamor shot. I'll take another when it's not below zero 
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This one's on my mind, too. It's gorgeous! (But I haven't seen it in person.)
