Is this the same size as the medium flap?? If so, I personally find it too small and thin. If it's larger, I would actually love it. I don't really buy suede anymore after a few bad experiences and also a closet full of those bags I did end up keeping (I used to buy a lot of suede). My opinion is that darker suede holds up much better, though, and you really won't see the dirt so much on this one. I would take the risk for a dark suede bag, and just realize suede is definitely fragile so you have to use it accordingly. I didn't realize the back was patent...that will definitely help the wear issue, and thank goodness for patent and not garcia in brown or black! I would totally buy this one!