Newbie-Roady question

[aluzio]

Hi Everyone,

New to this designer but I love the Roady style bag. I'm thinking of getting one but I noticed the handle is a rolled handle like the LV Artsy bag that I have and I find the handle uncomfortable on my shoulder. Is the Roady handle hard on the shoulder? thnx

 

[Grandmommie]

I just purchased the Roady and don't think the handle is bad at all. I owned the Arsty and I hated the handle. It hurt to carry that bag. Love the Roady

 

[aluzio]

so the handle is softer more flexible?

 

[Grandmommie]

IMO it is. Got mine in the NYC boutique and you can customize the handle in that boutique. I changed my black one for an off white lizard. My DD got a pink ostrich handle.

 

[GlitzandGlam]

I carried the Roady all over NY w/a pink ostrich handle and it didnt hurt my shoulder at all & I carry my iPad in my purse

 

[iluvmybags]

I also have the Roady (textured lamb's leather) and I found the handle to be very comfortable on my shoulder. The bag itself is pretty lightweight, so it all depends on what you carry inside. If you carry a lot of larger, heavier items, it may start to feel a little bit heavier and/or tug at your shoulder, but it never bothered me (and I carried it a lot during the summer w/sleeveless tops)

I've considered buying a new strap for my bag, but from what I understand, you have to bring the bag in so that they can switch out the straps because they have a special tool that removes the old strap and attaches the new one (I thought it was something I could do myself), which is why I've never done it (there isn't a YSL Boutique in Chgo).

The strap is very flexible - it actually flexes so much, the sealant on my strap was cracked when I got it (brand new from Nordstroms). This is one reason I was going to replace the handle, but the Mgr told me that they would repair it whenever I wanted. Its not bad enough to bother me and when the strap is relaxed (not pulled tightly downward), you can barely notice it

 

[Grandmommie]

Iluvmybags-you are exactly right about the handle..it has to be done in the NYC boutique and it does require a special tool.

 

[Grandmommie]

Black distressed leather with custom handles

 

[iluvmybags]

I LOVE that leopard print lining grandmom!!!

 

[llson]

^^Ditto, I'm very close to pulling the trigger on the cognac one.

 

[LT bag lady]

OMG! Mother & Daughter Roadys How special is that!!!
Beautiful!

 

[iluvmybags]

I know that it might seem boring, but I was actually thinking about getting a Black handle for my Navy Roady - I think the black would look gorgeous with the blue leather and silver hardware. I used to have a MJ Stam in that combination and it was so stunning

 

[LT bag lady]

I think a Black handle on Navy would look great! Oooh, a lizard or ostrich handle would be just 2die4! You got good taste!