The phone would of to come in contact with something sharp or rough from a fall etc, to scratch the bottom of it. Other than that it will be fine.
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Just got my Apple Leather Case
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The phone would of to come in contact with something sharp or rough from a fall etc, to scratch the bottom of it. Other than that it will be fine.
In 3 months of use, sticking it in my pocket with keys, etc. there has been no damage to the bottom of the phone.
Just got my Apple Leather Case
Nope, it's not painted. It's analine leather, which means it's dyed leather, using what is referred to as analine dye, of various colors. What is missing is a top polymer coating that is found on furniture, handbag, car and other leathers to preserve the color finish and prevent staining.
However, the analine finish maintains the original leather feel. But it absorbs oils from your hand, up to a point, that will darken the color. Been that way for over a century. .
The Apple case it dyed.
Nope, it's not painted. It's analine leather, which means it's dyed leather, using what is referred to as analine dye, of various colors. What is missing is a top polymer coating that is found on furniture, handbag, car and other leathers to preserve the color finish and prevent staining.
However, the analine finish maintains the original leather feel. But it absorbs oils from your hand, up to a point, that will darken the color. Been that way for over a century. .
The Apple case it dyed.
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I switched from T-Mobile to ATT because of my new job discount, so I unlocked my iPhone 6 plus, and I no longer have the insurance, I decided I need a case now. I picked up an Apple leather case in Navy Blue today, nicer than I thought it would be, though it's still expensive, though a small price to pay to protect such an expensive phone.
Had my navy Blue since Halloween for 6 plus. It got darker over time, but even. I'm still happy with it and think it looks great.
If I knew it'd darken evenly as it did I may have went for Red instead, which was a toss up when buying.
Do these cases get loose over time or do they retain their firmness? Just got a black one for my 6+.
Just got black today for my iPhone 6. I was a bit hesitant after my bad experience with a Red case for my iPhone 5S which started to turn black after just 3 weeks.
From everything I have read, the darker (especially black) should keep its looks for the longest time. I'm the type of guy that switches case types from time to time so the the Leather case will be sharing time with the Ringke Slim and the Caudabe Veil (Wisp) XT.
From everything I have read, the darker (especially black) should keep its looks for the longest time. I'm the type of guy that switches case types from time to time so the the Leather case will be sharing time with the Ringke Slim and the Caudabe Veil (Wisp) XT.
Dropped my phone on pavement from about 3ft, some damage to the case, but phone is perfectly fine. 
does the black hold up well after three months? leather peeling off?
tossing up between this and the tumi prism
tossing up between this and the tumi prism
I don't see the leather ever peeling off unless you constantly keep dropping it or dragging it. If you take care of it it will last.
Yea I have been rocking my leather case on and off since 10/16 and it stil looks new, still has that new leather smell as well.
Just got my Apple Leather Case
I've had my Apple case since launch, so 3 plus months. No peeling, flaky. Just a uniform darker brown color.
Full dye color is only 'skin' deep, so tearing or cutting into it will expose a fresh leather underneath. Don't use it as a sanding block.
Here is a photo of an Analine dyed very, very high quality furniture leather sample. As you can see the color is not all the way through. Its leather, not a miracle fabric. The photo is a bit out of focus and deceiving. The deep brown is only a very thin layer.
My Apple case is holding up well.
I've had my Apple case since launch, so 3 plus months. No peeling, flaky. Just a uniform darker brown color.
Full dye color is only 'skin' deep, so tearing or cutting into it will expose a fresh leather underneath. Don't use it as a sanding block.
Here is a photo of an Analine dyed very, very high quality furniture leather sample. As you can see the color is not all the way through. Its leather, not a miracle fabric. The photo is a bit out of focus and deceiving. The deep brown is only a very thin layer.
My Apple case is holding up well.
I've had my Apple case since launch, so 3 plus months. No peeling, flaky. Just a uniform darker brown color.
Full dye color is only 'skin' deep, so tearing or cutting into it will expose a fresh leather underneath. Don't use it as a sanding block.
Here is a photo of an Analine dyed very, very high quality furniture leather sample. As you can see the color is not all the way through. Its leather, not a miracle fabric. The photo is a bit out of focus and deceiving. The deep brown is only a very thin layer.
My Apple case is holding up well.
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Can you take a picture of the dark brown color?
Just got my Apple Leather Case
Sure. Give still menlater tonight. It's dark brown. Not as dark as chocolate. More like a dark brown of a mans leather jacket.
Sure. Give still menlater tonight. It's dark brown. Not as dark as chocolate. More like a dark brown of a mans leather jacket.
Looks awesome. Can't wait until mine gets there. I think Apple tests these for final color. What I mean is that they make sure that over time there is a good/decent color. This is why I settled for brown. I want the color change.