Yes. The Walker Tote is full grain cow leather, which is the top layer of the hide with the grain left intact. It is the strongest and highest grade of leather used in bags, and it is a different material from "genuine leather," which is a lower split of the same hide.

Rustic Tan is a light, warm brown. Think honey or a light caramel rather than a cognac or a chocolate. It is the lighter of the two Walker tote finishes, and because it is finished light rather than dyed dark, the natural grain and the panel-to-panel variation in the hide stay visible.

Yes, and noticeably. Hand oils, sunlight and ordinary use deepen the color toward amber and then toward caramel. The handles, corners and bottom panel go first, usually within a season, and the body follows. If you want a tote that looks the same in five years, choose a dark finish instead.

It shows them sooner. Scratches, water spots and darkened wear points are visible on a light finish where a dark one would absorb them. Most of it blends back in as the bag deepens, and a scuff will often rub out with a thumb. Ink is the exception. Loose pens in the bottom of a tan bag will leave a permanent mark.

Choose Rustic Tan if you want a warmer, more casual bag that visibly ages and reads well with spring and summer clothing, denim, navy and olive. Choose a dark brown tote if you want a more formal, more neutral bag that holds its original color and hides scuffs. The construction, the leather grade and the hardware are the same either way.

19 inches wide at the opening and 17 inches across the base, 12 inches tall and 6 inches deep, with a 25 inch handle loop. Total capacity is 22.5 liters. The bag is tapered, which is why the top and base measurements differ.

Yes. A 15 inch laptop lies flat against the back panel and the top still zips closed over it. There is no padded laptop sleeve inside, so use a slim sleeve or case if you carry a laptop daily.

Yes. A full-length antique brass YKK zipper runs the width of the opening. Closed, the contents are not visible and nothing falls out. This is the main difference between the Walker Tote and an open-top tote, and it is why it works as a travel bag or an airline personal item.

One open pocket on the interior side wall, sized for a phone, keys and cards. The rest of the interior is a single compartment, so a laptop, a folder and a water bottle all fit without fighting a divider.

2 pounds 4 ounces empty. That is light for a full grain leather tote of this size, which is one reason buyers use it as a daily work bag rather than only an occasional one.

Yes. The dual handles form a 25 inch loop, cut long enough to clear a coat and sit on the shoulder. It is not a crossbody bag and there is no detachable strap.

No. The base is a full leather panel with no hardware. It sets flat on a floor or a car seat and the leather takes the abrasion instead of metal feet wearing through it. On Rustic Tan the base darkens before the rest of the bag does.

Wipe dust off with a dry cloth and condition two or three times a year with a neutral, colorless leather conditioner, more often in dry winter heat. Never use a dark or pigmented cream on Rustic Tan, and test any product on the bottom panel first. If the bag gets wet, air dry it away from direct heat and condition it once it is dry. Spot-clean the cotton lining with a damp cloth. Never machine wash or soak full grain leather.

It is sold in the women's collection and the 25 inch shoulder handles are cut for that fit, but nothing about the bag is gendered. The Walker Tote is a neutral tapered leather tote in a warm brown, and it is bought and carried by both.

It is made in Mexico and designed in Matthews, North Carolina, where Buffalo Jackson selects the leather, writes the specs and approves the samples.

The Walker Tote carries a one year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.