These are awesome tips. Thank you! I’m picking up my Noe BB this afternoon.I spray all my vachetta with Kiwi Protectal for leather. My grocery store, as well as Walmart or Target carry it. I am careful to put my hand on the corner that sticks out when I'm In a tight situation, and I never set the bag down on anything but a cloth to protect the bottom. It's an easy bag to access from your shoulder, so no need to set it on a counter while out and about to get to the interior. I hope that helps.