I bought this mostly because I wanted something nicer-looking than the nylon strap that came with my camera, and it turned out to be a genuine upgrade. The leather is soft right out of the box — no stiff break-in period, no plasticky feel — and the quality is obvious the second you handle it. It's comfortable enough that I stop noticing it's on my wrist, and the Anchor Links make it easy to pull off when I want to switch to a sling. It looks good, it feels good, and it stays out of the way. No complaints.