Someone had asked on another post if the Francine is heavy. I purchased the teal one yesterday and put my stuff in it this morning and carried it around for the day. I don't find it to be heavy at all compared to the Cole Haan that I was carrying for summer from last year. They both have the long shoulder strap and short handle but I think the Francine is lighter. So far...so good. I like the wide piece on the strap too that makes the shoulder strap comfortable.