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Post-Delivery FeedbackMay 11, 2026
I had gone in to roots at the mall looking for a wallet. When I was there I saw this beautiful purse ( The Riverside Cross body) I didn't like the colour though so I was constantly checking the website to see if they got a new colourway. I saw past pictures online of it in other colours and so I was hopeful it was a reoccurring design. Then I was in the mall again and popped in to check the purse out again and I was met with the most beautiful red colour. I decided to save money and wait till the next big sale or next black Friday. I eventually got an email saying 60% of end of season and checked just in case and it was on sale! I was nervous though about the weigh of it as the leather bag I've been using has been too heavy for me and I needed something lighter. Although I had asked a salesperson at the mall and they didn't know the weight of the bag, I asked the online salesperson. My old bag was messenger bag size 600grams and I wanted something smaller just for phone, keys and wallet. So I bought the bag and I love it.
I love the design, how light it is and that its made in Canada. I like how easy it is to adjust the strap and that the shortest length is perfect for using it like a shoulder bag. I like that it doesn't have too many compartments and pockets. The colour again, is beautiful. I like the cloth bag it comes with for storage and the way it was packaged.
I wish that the strap, zipper and flap edges were burnished so they where more durable. The little beaver tag is cute but not my style so I don't keep it on the bag. I don't think I would anyway because its very poor quality - the layers where peeling apart.
I would recommend Roots because of its high quality leather and its great online customer service. I like that roots has high quality leather and cotton clothes. I have to save up for most of the stuff or wait for sales but am happy to for high quality you can't find elsewhere.
I wouldn't necessarily trust the in-person associates. I had one tell me the wallet I was looking at was made in Toronto but when I got home there was a made in China tag. Not mad that it was made in China because it was well made but just felt deceived.