I agree....I used the wrong word, rubbery is a much better adjective than plastickyYes I saw the Riley's and the Preston's in person. They look more rubbery than plasticky to me because the paint makes it look matte. It's cheap looking though, and I have a feeling color loss is going to be a major issue because it's just paint. The leather itself is woven but the color/striping is just painted on. I hope that makes sense.