I searched for different cases and this was by far the best value! I have to say, its a big handle and too little of a charge for a BIG phone controller. I dont mess with dead animal skin but I would hope to hell Sketchers would be honest about their materials and every website says synthetic. I like it so far! "Wires are Long, which can be nice, however these were just trouble from the start. But they are so warm that they make her feet sweat like crazy. The velcro straps hold tight all day. This headset looks nice and I guess its OK for listening to music but the microphone is a disaster, everyone said it sounded like I was in a tunnel or I sounded like Max Headroom. Ive tried wearing athletic shoes and light hikers, but the Birkenstock cork sole quickly conforms to your feet in a way that no other material can and you quickly have a shoe that fits your foot like it was made for it. What I like about this product is that I can wear it under my clothes at work.