Cole Haan Hand-Stained Smooth Leather Cover (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Dark Brown

by Cole Haan

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• ASIN: B001IZZ7RW
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Protect your Kindle 2 in luxury with this custom cover from Cole Haan. Made in India of hand-stained New Zealand leather, your case will protect your Kindle 2 from scratches, and features a convenient inside pocket perfect for business cards. The durable smooth leather offers classic style to make your new Kindle 2 your best-dressed gadget.

Product Description

With nearly 80 years in the business and hundreds of points of distribution in the U.S., Cole Haan is one of America's premier luxury goods brand. Founded in 1928 as a collaboration between Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan, Cole Haan epitomized artisan quality and impeccable craftsmanship during a time when style was everything. Originally, Cole Haan was a men's footwear label that captured the essence of the 20s spirit with beautifully-designed and well-made shoes for the dapper gentleman. Today, Cole Haan brings that heritage to all of its products, including men's and women's dress and casual footwear, belts, hosiery, handbags, small leather goods, outerwear and sunglasses.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS FOR THE SMOOTH, 3 STARS FOR THE PEBBLE GRAIN, February 26, 2009

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Alan Church (lexington, ky USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cole Haan Hand-Stained Smooth Leather Cover (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Dark Brown (Electronics)

I received both the black pebble grain cover and the brown smooth leather cover today. The pebble grain does indeed have the problems mentioned by others but the brown smooth leather cover does not. The smooth one covers the entire Kindle and the elastic does not interfere with the slide switch. Also the smooth one is thicker,sturdier, feels better, and will protect the K better if dropped. The pebble grain is thinner and rather floppy. The brown smooth cover is beautiful , elegant, a joy to hold and look at.

To keep the cover flat, try a book bungee from Levenger. This will also keep it from opening if dropped. Also recommend something to protect the cover from scratches when carrying. I'm using a thin elastic cover from Levenger's-perhaps no longer sold. I very much like my red m edge leather cover for the K1 but the Cole Haan is SO much nicer. I love it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as M-Edge Leather Case - save your money, February 27, 2009

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Jonathan Hughes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cole Haan Hand-Stained Smooth Leather Cover (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Dark Brown (Electronics)

This case looks great on the outside, but when you pick it up you realize how light and flimsy it is. Not a 100.00 case at all - truthfully about a $40.00 case. The interior lacks useful pockets like the M-Edge case. Also the straps that hold the Kindle to the case are elastic and the Kindle comes out of them easily while the M-Edge has leather straps. I had to try this one out because it does look nice on the outside, but I will be returning it and buying my second M-Edge cover.

Take it from a Kindle 1 and 2 owner - skip this one

37 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cole Haan consistently makes high-quality products, February 24, 2009

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J. Johnson "BelieverBob" (Columbia, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cole Haan Hand-Stained Smooth Leather Cover (Fits 6" Display, 2nd Generation Kindle), Dark Brown (Electronics)

The previous commment-writer has gone through every folder posted by Amazon and trashed everything made of leather, and praised Kindle 2 folders made of synthetics period. It's not likely he has them all by now. This is not an animal rights-con\leather site to make a statement etc. Shoes, car seats etc. still leather-period, it's here to stay. Cole Haan always makes high-quality products and for those of us that like their shoes, we aren't surprised at the high-quality folders for Kindle they make. They continue to be top-drawer.