Cole Haan Hand-Stained Pebble Grain Leather Kindle DX Sleeve (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Saddle Tan

by Cole Haan

Product Features

• Made exclusively for 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindle DX by Cole Haan
• Hand-stained, hand woven leather exterior
• Goatsuede interior

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B002HEWCNK
• Item model number: A82849
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 1, 2009

Product Description

Color: Saddle Tan

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

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to use, September 3, 2010

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This review is from: Cole Haan Hand-Stained Pebble Grain Leather Kindle DX Sleeve (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Black (Electronics)

The Kindle DX fits perfectly and the leather quality is excellent, the best I've seen so far in this kind of product. It's more expensive than the others but it's also a step higher in terms of built quality and feel. It's a joy to use.

On the other side, if you're planning on going backpacking or to the beach I'd strongly recommend to buy another one, something that will protect and also isolate your Kindle from the elements, like the Patagonia (which is also the best in it's own type).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Case, July 27, 2010

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Fernando "fer" (san diego, california) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cole Haan Hand-Stained Pebble Grain Leather Kindle DX Sleeve (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Saddle Tan (Electronics)

I first had an amazon case. For the kindle 2 it is great, but found it a little clunky for the dx graphite. Returned it and bought this one. Good quality, if you prefer reading the DX without a case this is a good way to go. Only potential problem I can see people having is it is snug, but for me it is not a big deal. Plus it is leather so I am assuming it will loosen up.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost, but not quite right, February 27, 2010

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D.T. (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cole Haan Hand-Stained Patent Crocodile Print Kindle DX Sleeve (Fits 9.7" Display, Latest and 2nd Generation Kindles), Orange (Electronics)

I have been looking for a DX sleeve that opened lengthwise. I originally tried a book like case (a Noreve), but found the DX to be too heavy if read inside a case. I still use my Noreve for my kindle 2, and it is perfect. My first attempt at a sleeve, was the Octo. I really liked the quality and the fit, but found it inconvenient to remove the sleeve from my purse when I wanted to read. I wanted a sleeve I could leave in my purse, and just take the Kindle out. I am careful with my things and I am not worried about breaking my DX around the house, but rattling around in my purse can be a dangerous endeavor. The Cole Haan looked to be perfect - but was priced so unreasonably high I struggled with the purchase. I finally gave in, and while I am keeping it, I am not totally pleased.

The Good:

First of all I will admit it does solve my problem. I can take my DX in and out of my purse without removing the sleeve. The color is fabulous - a bright reddish orange. The case is very light, and the fit is good.

The Bad.

The quality is average for the price. There was the most horrendous Cole Haan label in a clashing yellow-orange. Not only was the color bad, but it was on the top right corner going lengthwise. Ugly, Ugly, Ugly! I took a seam ripper and removed it. That did leave tiny holes where it was sewn, but with some leather wax it is now barely noticeable, and light years better than the label. The visible seams on the sides, could have been handled better - I like the invisible seams on the Octo.

All in all, the quality of the leather Octo sleeve, is much better,for less money. But the Cole Haan does what I need it to do - and the color is great.

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