COACH Madison HOBO #27858 vs. reg. PHOEBE and reg. DUFFLE (comparison pics.)

[tonij2000]

Awesome comparison shots, thanks!

 

[TejasMama]

These comparison shots are so helpful! Thank you for making the effort!

 

[sdh]

Your comparison shots are great!!! I think this will help others decide if this is the bag for them. I LOVE my Hobo!!! So slouchy, lightweight and the color is just a beautiful shade of brown! So happy you love your new handbag as much as I do!!

 

[zaara10]

Wow, these pics are so helpful! Thanks! I have duffles & a phoebe but now I'm eyeing this hobo. Looks a bit like the Isabelle which I love! But it's too bad the hobo has no outside pocket Does anyone know how else this compares to the Isabelle?

 

[jailnurse93]

We obviously have similar taste - I own three Phoebes, two duffles, and now the Madison hobo. I love them all for the same reason - they are soft, comfy shoulder bags. The duffles are my more casual bags in brighter colors. I can't say I like one better than the other. Every time I take any of my bags out of their dust bag to use it, I fall back in love.

The comparison shots are awesome - I'm sure they will help people who aren't sure!!

Yes yes yes.

 

[iuvcoach]

Congrats, love the color!! The hobo looks great on you too. Thanks for posting such detail pics.

 

[jeep317]

I love comparison pictures! Thanks so much! I like the slouchiness. It looks like it slouches better when worn crossbody than the duffle because of the smooshier leather. I wonder how it compares to Isabelle? I'm also wondering about the gusseted bottom - what purpose does it serve? Does it keep the contents more organized?

My first thought was it's an Isabelle redo!!! I love me some Issy's so I'll have to check this out!

 

[shminbabe]

What a fabulous pictorial comparison - thank you! I really enjoyed your attention to detail.

 

[letstalkbags]

Wow, you took some great comparison shots! I love my new hobo and I've owned both Phoebe and the duffle in the past so it was interesting to see how they stack up with each other. I find the hobo to be the more functional for me but no bag is perfect.

Thanks ! After seeing your reveal , I had to check the HOBO out. I will definitely get use out of it.

Thank you for the time you put into this thread. Great pictures. I love the hobo and the duffel. I have the cognac duffel but I think i can justify getting the hobo in chestnut!

You are welcome. I do love the cognac and chestnut, such rich browns !

Thanks for the thorough comparison!!

You are very welcome!

We obviously have similar taste - I own three Phoebes, two duffles, and now the Madison hobo. I love them all for the same reason - they are soft, comfy shoulder bags. The duffles are my more casual bags in brighter colors. I can't say I like one better than the other. Every time I take any of my bags out of their dust bag to use it, I fall back in love.

The comparison shots are awesome - I'm sure they will help people who aren't sure!!

Thank you. You do have very good taste, I always like your choice in bags ! I also love the black /silver HOBO, so cool !

Excellent comparison shots! When I saw the hobo in person yesterday, I was thinking it was as tall as (or taller than) the duffle. I found the duffle to be too deep for my liking so was hoping the hobo wouldn't be quite as deep. I keep thinking I'll give the duffle another try one day though.

Thanks ! I agree , the duffle is too deep. The hobo seems perfect for me.

I love comparison pictures! Thanks so much! I like the slouchiness. It looks like it slouches better when worn crossbody than the duffle because of the smooshier leather. I wonder how it compares to Isabelle? I'm also wondering about the gusseted bottom - what purpose does it serve? Does it keep the contents more organized?

I looked up ISABELLE measurements for you so I could answer properly:
Issy: 131/2 L x 113/4 H x 3 1/4 W (12 in. drop & 22 in. drop)
faults imo-hardware looked too busy, logo hidden when slouched, strap length not good for me and pocket bulged out in front if phone or keys put in it.
HOBO: 15 L x 12 1/4 H x 4 W (9 in. drop & 22 + in. drop)
faults imo- could use an outside pocket on back.
I love the strap design and bottom of HOBO- gusseted bottom helps bag sit , also the long cross body strap lays between the middle of bottom perfectly when not in use.
I used to like the chelsea KARARINA but that was also smaller than Hobo and only one strap. Hope this answer helps !

 

[letstalkbags]

Love these comparison pics! Thanks so much for posting them!

You are welcome

Thanks for the photos!

You're welcome !

Awesome comparison shots, thanks!

I am glad you liked them !

These comparison shots are so helpful! Thank you for making the effort!

Glad to help .

Your comparison shots are great!!! I think this will help others decide if this is the bag for them. I LOVE my Hobo!!! So slouchy, lightweight and the color is just a beautiful shade of brown! So happy you love your new handbag as much as I do!!

Thanks to you reveal, I noticed it ! Online it never caught my eye. I do love it, and want another - LOL !

Wow, these pics are so helpful! Thanks! I have duffles & a phoebe but now I'm eyeing this hobo. Looks a bit like the Isabelle which I love! But it's too bad the hobo has no outside pocket Does anyone know how else this compares to the Isabelle?

Zaara10, Thanks ! I wrote this to answer another tPF member about comparison to Isabelle, here it is again for you .
I do like this HOBO better than ISSY...but you are right, a pocket would be nice !

I looked up ISABELLE measurements for you so I could answer properly:
Issy: 131/2 L x 113/4 H x 3 1/4 W (12 in. drop & 22 in. drop)
faults imo-hardware looked too busy, logo hidden when slouched, strap length not good for me and pocket bulged out in front if phone or keys put in it.
HOBO: 15 L x 12 1/4 H x 4 W (9 in. drop & 22 + in. drop)
faults imo- could use an outside pocket on back.
I love the strap design and bottom of HOBO- gusseted bottom helps bag sit , also the long cross body strap lays between the middle of bottom perfectly when not in use.
I used to like the chelsea KARARINA but that was also smaller than Hobo and only one strap. Hope this answer helps !

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[letstalkbags]

Yes yes yes.

Congrats, love the color!! The hobo looks great on you too. Thanks for posting such detail pics.

Thanks and you are welcome.

My first thought was it's an Isabelle redo!!! I love me some Issy's so I'll have to check this out!

Just an FYI-I answered another tPF with comparison measurements for ISSY and HOBO on this same thread just before this...

What a fabulous pictorial comparison - thank you! I really enjoyed your attention to detail.

That's very nice. You are welcome. I tried to point out every little detail to be helpful, so I just put exactly what I would want to know about the bag.

 

[whateve]

I looked up ISABELLE measurements for you so I could answer properly:
Issy: 131/2 L x 113/4 H x 3 1/4 W (12 in. drop & 22 in. drop)
faults imo-hardware looked too busy, logo hidden when slouched, strap length not good for me and pocket bulged out in front if phone or keys put in it.
HOBO: 15 L x 12 1/4 H x 4 W (9 in. drop & 22 + in. drop)
faults imo- could use an outside pocket on back.
I love the strap design and bottom of HOBO- gusseted bottom helps bag sit , also the long cross body strap lays between the middle of bottom perfectly when not in use.
I used to like the chelsea KARARINA but that was also smaller than Hobo and only one strap. Hope this answer helps !

Thanks for the thorough research. It looks like the hobo is bigger than Issy but I bet it slouches more due to the shorter drop length. Before I got Issy, I thought it was too big for me! The placement of the logo on the hobo reminds me of Michael Kors. I always appreciate an outside pocket. I use the pocket on my Issy for my phone and keys and I never noticed it bulging. It took me a long time to decide I liked Issy.

 

[letstalkbags]

Thanks for the thorough research. It looks like the hobo is bigger than Issy but I bet it slouches more due to the shorter drop length. Before I got Issy, I thought it was too big for me! The placement of the logo on the hobo reminds me of Michael Kors. I always appreciate an outside pocket. I use the pocket on my Issy for my phone and keys and I never noticed it bulging. It took me a long time to decide I liked Issy.

You are very welcome. Maybe I should carry a smaller key chain, (mine is pretty bulky now) LOL...actually I should !

 

[whateve]

You are very welcome. Maybe I should carry a smaller key chain, (mine is pretty bulky now) LOL...actually I should !

I pared down my keys quite a bit after someone told me that the weight of all the keys could damage my ignition. I don't know if that is true but I didn't want to take any chances.

 

[zaara10]

Thanks so much for the detailed comparison to the izzy! Definitely helpful