personally, I LOVE this bag, and it's everything I'd want in an everday bag. It's casual, almost kind of sporty, yet elegant, and the perfect size. If I could design a bag for myself, it wouldn't be very different from this one! I especially love the shoulder strap, as I've been debating whether or not to buy one for my mono speedy 40. but yikes, $2500 is more than I'd spend on a bag, right now. oh well...