Herschel reviews and discussion

4.3

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Durable construction
  • Timeless aesthetic
  • Spacious interior
  • Reliable stitching
  • Fading fabric
  • Peeling synthetic trim
  • Stain‑prone material
  • Limited interior pockets

Herschel reviews say the brand works: bags and accessories are consistently durable and stylish, but many reviews note fabric and synthetic trim can stain, fade or delaminate over time. Buyers praise strong construction, timeless silhouettes, roomy interiors and dependable longevity, while citing limited pocket variety and occasional material degradation as purchase considerations.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

52 reviews and posts

  • Meant to last: The products are great quality. They are well designed to last for many years. The bags and pencil cases in my experience have all held up their shape over many years. Stitching is well done and material tends to not be flimsy.

  • I have the black hip pack, which I usually just throw over my shoulder. it is surprisingly spacious. It's well made and with a simple design and color scheme. everything they do is above average to outstanding.

  • Great band for a bag and accessory company. They last a long time and are very comfortable and fashionable. They are sturdy. I get complements and other people asking me where I got this product. Simple look.

  • Great quality products! They are durable, reliable, and cute! They are unisex with a wide range of colors and sizes of products. From lunchboxes to wallets to toiletry bags to suitcases to duffles- and everywhere in between! I have a duffle bag and a toiletry bag. These are my go to travel bags. They are the perfect size and easy to clean. You can fit so much inside and still be able to use it as a carry-on. Over all I love their products and do recommend them to anyone!

  • I was taking a trip to Charleston, SC and I wanted a small purse or bag to take with me as I would be walking alot around the city. My fiancé and I stopped in a shop at the Charleston airport and we saw a wall of bags and purses. I was immediately drawn to this brand and the beautiful but muted colors. I wanted something small looked at a few backpacks, fanny packs but ultimately it was this cute pale pink belt bag i decided on and it was perfect! I wore it around my belt as well as across my chest and it was perfect for the trip and now I wear it at home as well! Saw a few girls looking at the bags on the way home and told them how great they were! One of the best purchases I’ve made in a long time!!!

  • I bought a Heritage Backpack, one of the materials used is a synthetic plastic (use in the handles and the bottom of the backpack). So , this material degrades it self within two years, even without using the product. That seems to be the life time of a Hershel flag ship product. It goes without saying that the costumers support dis not get accountability on that quality material. Very bad experience

  • I had purchased the Charlie Card Holder case in Red Leather. It held up really well and was useful and versatile. Overtime I opted to change it out for a different brand. Great gift!

  • I've had my Herschel backpack for about 3 years now, using it daily, & it has held up great! The quality is amazing! The price point for how long this has lasted is great.

  • I've owned a number of Herschel bags. Both the Classic and Little America. I love the way they look, and they're also well made and practical. I especially liked the little touches, such as the signature red striped lining material. Like all backpacks that get daily use they didn't last forever. The leather zip pulls fell of the Classic, and the Little America was very prone to fading in sunlight. Right now my go-to backpack is an Eastpack, but I'd certainly buy another Herschel.

  • Hershel's products are SO well made. I had a Herschel backpack all through high school, and then got a new one for college just because I wanted a clean/fresh look. You can shove everything you own in these bad boys, weigh them down, and they remain sturdy/don't fall apart. If you're diligent about keeping them clean, they can be a buy-it-for-life kind of purchase. Only thing is that the material most of their backpacks are made of is absolutely NOT stain resistant. So if you're like me, and you're spilling your coffee everywhere, or have dogs who are a mess (LOL), you have to really stay on top of keeping the clean. I actually used to throw mine right in the wash and never had a problem with them, but I'd have to really get in there with stain remover and stuff.

  • Been using my Herschel's backpack for years. Very durable and I have 100% trust in its ability to protect my laptop from harm. Slightly heavy (pre-packing) but I'm not too bothered by that as the straps don't dig into my shoulders. Very comfortable to carry.

  • Purchased a men's grooming bag for my husband and he's used it for over 3 years for short and long travel. It's a durable fabric on the outside and has just one large interior opening with a side mesh pocket. I wish the interior lining was a bit more durable and could be wiped clean, but overall I'm surprised it's lasted this long!

  • My herschel backpack lasted such a long time, but it got dirty really easily and the stains didn't come out easily so it looked thrashed.

  • The essential duffel bag. Love the aesthetic, the bag does its job well, absolutely no complaints.

  • Sturdy and high quality products. I wish they would update their designs a bit, but they stick to their roots.

  • The Herschel backpack has good quality although I've used it for a long time. It keeps a good form and is also safe to wash.

  • I had kind of a mixed experience with my Herschel products! My duffel bag fell apart within like four uses (the sneaker pouch zipper just fell apart), but my backpack has held up pretty well! I'm not sure I'd buy the duffel again, but maybe some of their other products.

  • it was a trend when i bought mine, never regret, still functioning really well even i have been using the bag every day. bringing it to travel with me. not too worn out.

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  • I purchased a small Hershel crossbody purse and a mid-size duffel bag and love both! They are both sleek and lightweight while still plenty of space for all my needs. My husband and I often share the duffle and both agree it’s the best travel bc we own! We especially love that it have a deep shoe insert (i can usually fit up to 2 pairs of my size 7 shoes while he can fit a pair of size 13 sneakers).