Customer Reviews MICHAEL Michael Kors Saffiano Medium Travel Tote

This bag is awesome! I'll be honest, I bought it because I was looking for something the same shape and size as the Louis Vuitton "Neverfull" bag, but 1) didn't want to spend $1k+ and 2) didn't want the LVs all over the bag- so ugly! I bought this is the Dunne color and it matches with everything! I am really happy I bought this bag and get tons of compliments on it.

I purchased this specifically to travel with to London, and am so happy that I did. It was a carry-on for me as well as my bag when I arrived. It served the purpose and then some in style, function, ease, and comfort. I am just sorry I didn't buy additional colors. I love this tote - it is simple, stylish and the best!

I like the bag, but it's too wide at the bottom and handles too short to wear on your shoulder, and that's what I was really looking for.

This tote has some great features and some drawbacks. The great features: 1. It's very roomy and has no dividers, so you could use it to carry your laptop & work files, gym clothes, or other bulky items. 2. The material is sturdy and looks like it would stand up well to use. The drawbacks: 1. The shoulder straps are too short. This bag is definitely something you'd want to carry over the shoulder, but the straps are too short for it to be comfortably placed on the shoulder, especially if you're wearing a coat (this is the main reason I'm returning it). You can't throw the bag over your shoulder with one hand. You have to hold it with one hand while you shimmy your arm through the straps, which is a tight fit if you're wearing a coat. 2. The shoulder straps are also too thin, given the size of the bag. With a bag this large, with potential to carry a heavy load, the straps should be wider so they don't cut into your shoulder 3. Nowhere to put your valuables so they won't fall out if the bag topples over. There's one little zipper pocket that would hold a phone or some change, but that's it. The rest of the bag is wide open - a pickpocket's dream. I was very paranoid about placing my phone and wallet in the bag, since they could easily fall out if the bag tipped over. If you're planning to use it as a purse, this might not be the bag for you. If you're planning to use it as a tote for large items and you have very thin arms (or you don't mind carrying it on your elbow, rather than your shoulder), then this might be perfect for you.

I really wanted to like this bag! I have the E/W large travel tote, which has more compartments and is a little smaller but the same look. I wanted one a little bigger, but this bag swallowed the items I keep in my purse whole! It is a large bag, but the more you put in it, the more it will cut into your shoulder. This is more of a weekend bag, not a purse. I could see how it would make a good carry on bag but it is very open. I returned it for another E/W large travel tote.

I am in love with this bag! I have the Palm Green one and every day I get compliments on it. If you're looking for space, this is perfect! Fits everything from my laptop to my gym shoes to all my essentials for traveling. Great buy!

This bag is very roomy and cute but the straps are pretty thin. I am a student so I carry a lot of books and after 2 months of having this bag one strap snapped. I received a replacement so no biggy. It is a great everyday bag but just beware that the straps are thin.

The only reason this got 1 star knocked off is because the color is way off. I ordered the turquoise, and it ended up looking much more like a peacock blue than the turquoise that is pictured. I was really hoping for a bag in that color. That being said, I do really like the bag. Saffiano leather doesn't scratch or wear easily, and it seems like it's going to be a very nice bag to last me for a long time. I needed a tote big enough for carrying a laptop or iPad and carry-on friendly. I too, was looking at the LV Damier Never-full, but this is great. I'm glad I went with this one instead. Another great feature is the decorative medallion is backed with leather, so it won't scratch the front. For a large tote, this is very well-designed. I love mine! May get it in another color.

I got this bag as a gift, and I like it a lot. I do need to say that if you are looking for a substitute for the LV Neverfull, you might be disappointed -- this bag just lacks that bag's style, detail, and workmanship. But if you are a looking for a great well-priced basic tote made out of quality lightweight leather that will wear and travel well, this is the bag for you. I do find that the thin straps, while stylish, aren't that comfortable if you really load up the bag with heavy things -- it will definitely cut into your arm or shoulder. Also, as other reviewers have pointed out, the straps on the black tote are very short -- not a problem for me, because I like to hold my bag in my hands, but this would be a problem if you like to sling it over your shoulder. Overall though I'm very happy with this bag.

Teachers will love this bag. It has the right amount of space and the perfect width. It can store books and all of your graded papers. Yay. Big hit with the misses.

I have been looking for a reasonably priced black tote bag for work for at least two years now. I travel a lot and find that my designer bags are so much worse for the wear because of it, so I wanted something cheap that I wouldn't be sad about having to throw away in a year. And this bag is exactly that. I really like saffiano leather because it is very durable, though it does scratch a little bit if you aren't careful. My beefs with this bag are as follows: 1. It doesn't hold its shape. After sitting on my counter it became misshapen and now there are some creases in it that won't work themselves out. 2. The straps are too short. I actually took it to a cobbler to punch new holes in the straps so that they can be worn longer.

It is a great bag. I love the color and the space. I carry it as a purse. I was a bit disappointed in the "leather" the purse is made of. It is rather plastic like. The straps, while long enough to be worn on my shoulder are a bit short for my comfort. I wish it also had some sort of closure on top.

Ordered this bag in black but received in pink. Cute color but I returned it. Overall the bag felt like cardboard. I wasn't too impressed with this MK bag. The shoulder strap could have been just a bit longer. I love MK but this one is not for me.

Nice looking. Very light. Ample space. The handles are very short. If you are looking for a shoulder bag, I would not recommend this bag.

I bought this bag for a briefcase/purse. This bag is gorgeous, love the color and the size. The one problem I have is how skinny the straps are, they make it uncomfortable carry in your hand or over shoulder. I am concerned the straps might break, I hesitated to use it and now regret it.

Cute bag! Nice like the LV tote but more affordable & durable. I purchased this bag in pink and I use it as an everyday purse. Although I see everybody with this tote, I am still glad that I own one.

I love the overall look of the purse; however, I had to shelve it after about 6 months of off and on use. The most I would carry in this bag was my wallet, phone, iPad, water bottle and occasionally a magazine and/or lightweight sweater. The straps could not support this weight and began to shred. Beside the fact that is very unsightly, I am afraid they will simply snap. I emailed Michael Kors and asked if they would have new straps available for me to purchase, but did not receive a response. I would not recommend his bag at all.

Disappointed with the material. Is supposed to be leather, feels like vinyl. I am returning this item.

Pay attention to the details on this bag. When it says the handle drop is 7 3/4 inches, it is not joking. It barely fit onto my shoulder and the top of the sides were up in my axilla. The handles are also way too thin for a tote of this size. All I had in it was a Macbook Air and a power cord, and it pinched my shoulder. The leather is very stiff and almost has a vinyl feel. There are two inside pockets, one zipped and one open, that are about 4x6 inches - not really big enough to put anything in them. I was very surprised. This is the first MK product that I have ever returned, and I have quite a few.