I can confirm from the beat up one they sent me that the leather does get nice and soft after it is broken in.I think I'm going crazy! Wasn't super impressed by my navy double swagger yesterday, went to bed 99% sure I would be shipping back today. Well today it looks so much prettier and now I want to keep it!!
I think I will give myself a few more days to decide. Seems like my black/brass colorblock is a nice warm neutral for my wardrobe and the navy would be a nice cool neutral.
I still think it's really pretty. Mine being beat up was a sign I don't need it, that and it's very close in color combo to my black/prussian rogue.
Good luck deciding.