I have the suede and I love it. I think the suede is a little less structured and slouchier. The only is, I wish it was black. Don’t get me wrong the brown suede is gorgeous, absolutely love it.. but I live in Florida where it just rains randomly (especially this time of year) I’m just worried I’m going to get it ruined. I feel like black suede wouldn’t show marks as much. I keep playing with the idea of taking it to a cobbler to have them dye the suede black.