Wildfool The Elba Hobo in Espresso — slouchy brushed nubuck cowhide hobo with buckle strap

The Elba Hobo

Espresso
$108.00
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Wildfool The Elba Hobo in Espresso — slouchy brushed nubuck cowhide hobo with buckle strap

The Elba Hobo

Veg-tanned leather

Nubuck cowhide tanned for two to three months. It slumps the right way.

$108.00
ColorEspresso
● In stock · Estimated delivery Nov 2 – Nov 7Ships in 1–3 business days · tracked worldwide shipping · free over USD $100
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From customers

★★★★★

“the smell when it arrived, proper leather, none of that chemical thing”

Heather F. · The Matera Woven Pouch
★★★★☆

“carries a laptop, two folders and a water bottle. looks way more grown up than a backpack”

Zadie C. · The Palermo Woven Tote
★★★★★

“it looks exactly like the photos which i never trust until the box is open”

Nadia R. · The Portofino Raffia Basket Tote

About this item

Tanned with plants, over monthsVegetable-tanned and water-dyed over two to three months — the slow way, which is why the colour sits in the hide instead of on it.
Brushed, not coatedThe top of the hide is sanded to a fine nap and left without a finish coat — velvet to the eye, and it marks softly, the way nubuck should.
One strap, three waysBuckle it short and it tucks under the arm; let it out to the hip or across the body — 21 to 47 cm of adjustment, and it still holds a 9.7-inch tablet.
Stitched with German threadSeams sewn in German thread, edges sealed by hand, antique-finish buckles on the ears — a line borrowed from a Song-dynasty vase.
Specifications
Material
Vegetable-tanned, water-dyed nubuck cowhide — brushed matte finish
Hide
European and Hetao-plain cowhide, tanned 2–3 months
Lining
Cotton (lining colour varies by batch)
Size
32 × 24 × 11 cm (12.6" × 9.4" × 4.3")
Weight
Approx. 600 g
Strap
Single strap, buckle-adjustable 21–47 cm (8.3–18.5 in); joined from two pieces of hide, reinforced inside
Fits
A 9.7" tablet
Hardware
Antique-finish zinc alloy
Stitching
German thread, hand-sealed edges
Color
Espresso · Black
Shipping & Returns

Shipping. We take 1–3 business days to prepare yours with care, then it ships worldwide (free over $100) and arrives about 2 weeks after you order. You'll receive a tracking link the moment it's on its way. Weekend and peak-season orders may take a little longer.

Returns. We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll make it right and cover return shipping. If you simply change your mind, we'll gladly issue a refund once the item is returned to us — in this case return shipping is the customer's responsibility. To start a return, email Care@wildfool.life.

Care
Nubuck keeps its nap by staying dry and matte: brush dust off with a soft dry brush in one direction, not back and forth. Keep it away from water, oils and — especially — anything with alcohol in it (hand sanitiser, wet wipes, perfume), which can lift the colour. A darker patch where it rides against your side is the nap settling, not damage. Store it stuffed, out of sun, and away from pale fabrics.
  • Wipe clean
  • Keep dry
  • Condition the leather
  • Away from heat
  • Out of direct sun
  • Store in dust bag
Read the full care guide

Read before you buyIs woven leather real leather?

Questions? Email Care@wildfool.life or read the FAQ →

Pair it with
The Magnolia Bag Charm $39.00
The Pomegranate Charm $28.00
The Tulip Bag Charm $28.00
The Wishknot Trio Charm $37.00
The Modena Card Wallet $42.00
The Lavender Sprig Charm $22.00
THE HIDE

Tanned for months, not hours.

The Elba Hobo — The ears
01
THE EARS
Two pointed leather ears take the strap. The buckle sits at the top of the curve.
The Elba Hobo — The buckle
02
THE BUCKLE
Antique-finish buckle with punched holes for the length you want.
The Elba Hobo — The strap
03
THE STRAP
Two pieces of hide joined and stitched, reinforced from the inside.
The Elba Hobo — The nap
04
THE NAP
Brushed nubuck surface. Matte, velvety, with the soft tone shifts of the finish.
The Elba Hobo — What fits
05
WHAT FITS
A 9.7-inch tablet, a small notebook, a phone and a scent, laid out for scale.
The Elba Hobo — The shape
06
THE SHAPE
From the side: the half-moon slump, the ear, the strap running back over the shoulder.
WORN

Dropped in the long grass.

The Elba Hobo — worn
The Elba Hobo — worn
The Elba Hobo — worn
The Elba Hobo — worn
The Elba Hobo — worn
The Elba Hobo — worn
The Elba Hobo — worn
SOURCE × CRAFT
Cowhide vegetable-tanned over months, water-dyed and brushed to a matte nap — cut into a soft half-moon with two ears, one buckled strap and a cotton lining.
VEGETABLE-TANNED NUBUCK · BRUSHED MATTE
The Elba Hobo

Late afternoon in the long grass, the strap still warm from your shoulder.

HOW IT COMPARES

Suede-look hobos, side by side

WILDFOOL Designer suede hobo Faux-suede hobo
Real cowhide, brushed nap✓✓✕
Vegetable-tanned over months✓✕✕
Polyester faux suede✕✕✓
Fits a 9.7-inch tablet✓✕✕
Under $150✓✕✓
Price$108$400–1,500$30–50

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T
T.
lives on my closet door now

i keep it hung on the closet door knob so it doesnt get crushed in there. true black not a washed out one. strap fine after weeks of hanging

F
F.
One shower and its spotted

One light shower on the way home and the front is covered in darker spots that never fully came out. Yes I knew it was a suede type thing, but one drizzle? Come on. Its going back in the box untill summer, and honestly for this money I expected it to cope with a bit of irish weather

Fionnuala, you are right to be annoyed, and I will not pretend nubuck is a rain bag, it is not. What I can tell you is that water spots on this nap usually settle back once it has dried fully at room temperature and had a firm brush in one direction. If the front still looks patchy after that, send us a photo and we will sort it, replacement or refund. For Irish weather day to day, one of our smooth leather styles is the honest recommendation. - Helia

B
B.K.
velvety is the right word

that dry soft peach skin feel, no shine at all. you can leave little finger trails in it which i kinda like.

R
R.
Colour changes with the light

Under my hallway lamp its a warm milk chocolate, by the window more like dark coffee. Either way, brown. I shortened one side so it hangs tilted, kinda like that

R
R.M.
Zero structure, needed a pouch

Soft, I will give it that. But it collapses into a heap the second I put it down and everything lands in one pile at the bottom, I dig for my keys every single time. Had to buy a pouch to make it usable, which at this price annoys me. Expected more.

Renata, fair, and I would rather you hear it straight from us: the Elba is cut to slump, it will never stand up on its own, and things do gather at the bottom. If that is a problem rather than a workaround, you are inside the return window and we will take it back, no fuss. If you do keep it, a small pouch is what most of us here use. The Roma is the one in our range that holds its shape. - Helia

P
P.R.
Más grande de lo que pensaba

Me cabe la tablet y hasta un suéter ligero. Tacto muy suave, tipo ante, y la correa se ajusta de los dos lados. Solo hay que cuidarlo del agua.

M
M.
darker than i expected

wanted a brown bag and this is only brown in daylight. against my beige wall at night it goes nearly black. still keeping it... too soft to send back

A
A.
Love it

wear it with sweats and it still looks put together. took it to brunch and it sat on the table without tipping over 🤎

R
R.T.
Fits my ipad

ipad fits with the case on, zip still shuts ngl

S
S.D.
strap could be longer

even on the last hole its a shoulder bag on me, not the crossbody i hoped for. lovely and squishy tho. just know that going in

C
C.W.
Close to the one I wore out

Owned a suede hobo from a big name brand for years until the strap gave out. This one is not identical but the feel is close, dry and soft with that chalky look when you rub it the wrong way. Warmer brown in daylight on my side table than the listing shows. Get the espresso

I
I.
Just sits there looking nice

Left it on the side table for a week before I even used it, just liked looking at it. Slumps down into a little puddle when empty

D
D.L.
Sat in my cart for a month

Sat in my cart for a month, couldnt tell from the listing if it was the fuzzy kind. It is, dry and cool to touch. Hung it on the door, tags on, tissue still inside, and stared at it for a day before I committed. The heart is my own old charm, moved it over from my last bag. Took about three weeks to arrive tho.

A
A.
Wore it to a wedding

Didnt think a slouchy bag would work with a satin dress but the espresso against olive looked right. Phone, small wallet, my flats for later, all fit. One warning, hand sanitiser on one corner left a darker patch thats still there a week on.

J
J.K.
생각보다 크고 부드러워요

아이패드 넣고도 여유 있고, 손에 닿는 느낌이 스웨이드처럼 부드러워요. 어깨끈이 양쪽에서 조절돼서 편해요. 다만 새 제품이라 그런지 첫 주에 흰 셔츠에 살짝 색이 묻어났어요. 밝은 옷 입을 때는 조심하세요.

M
M.S.
Dog approved

My dog chewed the corner of my last bag so this one lives on the door handle out of his reach. The heart is an old charm of mine, not from the shop. Goes sooo dark in the hall but its the espresso

B
B.H.
Passenger seat bag

It just flops onto the passenger seat and stays put, does not roll off at the lights. Zip on top so my stuff stays in even when I brake hard lol.

W
W.P.
Roomy

Fits my tablet plus a cardigan. Let it sit on my bed for a day while I decided whether to keep it. Kept it.

E
E.M.
my work bag now

Switched to this for the office because my old tote was killing my shoulder. Doesnt feel heavy somehow. Fits my work tablet, lunch box and a folded umbrella, zip closes the whole way so nothing spills on the train. Only gripe is the join in the strap, I can feel the seam on a bare shoulder. Not a dealbreaker.

L
L.
Comfortable on the shoulder

Carried it through a full afternoon in the park with a paperback, sunglasses and a water bottle and the strap never dug in. It slumps against your side rather than sticking out, which I prefer at my age. The black does pick up lint from a white linen shirt so there is a lint roller in the car now.

G
G.
honestly better in person

ordered it half expecting that fake fuzzy stuff and its not, it has that dry soft feel and the inside smells like a shoe shop. bigger than i pictured, more of a carry all than a little shoulder bag. only thing, keep it off the pub floor, the bottom picked up a wet ring

B
B.

so slouchy, love

C
C.O.
Good bag

Bought the black for my mum, she uses it daily.

N
N.K.
Subway bag

I stand on the subway most mornings and this tucks under my arm without hitting people, my old bucket bag did that constantly. Zip on top so nobody can reach in. I cinch the strap short in a crowd and let it out for the walk after. Wish it had a little inside pocket for my metro card, it lives in my coat instead.

Questions, answered

Will it fit what I carry every day?
Exact height, width and depth are listed under Specifications above — measure against your laptop, an A4 folder or your usual essentials before you order. If you're between two sizes, size up: soft woven bags hold their shape best when not overstuffed.
How do I keep it looking good?
Store it stuffed with tissue, away from long direct sun, and spot-clean with a barely damp cloth. The full routine for this material is under Care above — it takes minutes a season, not hours.
When will it arrive?
Each piece is made to order and ships worldwide — typically arriving 12–17 days after you order. Shipping is free on orders over USD $100.
What if it doesn't suit me?
You have 30 days to return it — details under Shipping & Returns above. No drama, no restocking games.
Do orders come with a gift?
Yes — orders from USD $54 automatically include a free gift, and bigger orders unlock better ones (up to a silk sleep mask at USD $299+). It's added in your cart, nothing to do.
Is checkout secure?
Yes — SSL-encrypted checkout with cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay.