Apple leather MBA sleeve

[shr631]

Looking to get the apple leather sleeve for my M1 MBA. If you own(ed) one, which color did you get and what are your impressions? If you have the von Holzhausen sleeve or folio also would like to hear about it.

Thanks!

Sorry if this is not the right place to post.

 

[ritmomundo]

I considered one when I got my M1 MBA, but I didn't like that Apple's opened on the long side. I ended up getting a Woolnut sleeve and love it. The leather has aged beautifully.

 

[shr631]

I considered one when I got my M1 MBA, but I didn't like that Apple's opened on the long side. I ended up getting a Woolnut sleeve and love it. The leather has aged beautifully.

Yep, I’m also concerned about that but I’m thinking my use case prioritizes convenience and minimalism more so than proper protection in this ‘case’ ? Wouldn't mind seeing pics of the aged Woolnut if you have a couple.

 

[glindon]

Looking to get the apple leather sleeve for my M1 MBA. If you own(ed) one, which color did you get and what are your impressions? If you have the von Holzhausen sleeve or folio also would like to hear about it.

Thanks!

Sorry if this is not the right place to post.

I have the midnight blue paired with my gold 13” Air. I wish they made it for the new 16” because it is one of my favorite sleeves I’ve owned. It is definitely a minimalist sleeve and only offers scratch protection. I certainly wouldn’t want to drop my MacBook as the sleeve isn’t going to help much in that regard. The sleeve does loosen up over time so you also wouldn’t want to hold the sleeve upside down as the MacBook might fall out. I’ve had mine for a year and it doesn’t have a patina but it’s probably because it’s a dark color to begin with.

 

[shr631]

I have the midnight blue paired with my gold 13” Air. I wish they made it for the new 16” because it is one of my favorite sleeves I’ve owned. It is definitely a minimalist sleeve and only offers scratch protection. I certainly wouldn’t want to drop my MacBook as the sleeve isn’t going to help much in that regard. The sleeve does loosen up over time so you also wouldn’t want to hold the sleeve upside down as the MacBook might fall out. I’ve had mine for a year and it doesn’t have a patina but it’s probably because it’s a dark color to begin with.

Thanks and blue sleeve on the gold MBA must be a great looking combo! I’m undecided on color. Sounds like there’s no noticeable aging l, so what I buy is what it’ll look like for a while. If it’s easy to post, I’d love to see a pic of the midnight blue on gold.

 

[mj_]

The sleeve does loosen up over time so you also wouldn’t want to hold the sleeve upside down as the MacBook might fall out.

After reading this I'm glad I didn't purchase one when I got my M1 Air back in late 2020, because I seriously considered it based on the sleek looks and minimalist aesthetics. Instead, I dediced to keep my function-over-form $13 Amazon Basics felt laptop sleeve that I purchased back in 2017 for my then 13" MacBook Pro. It may not look nearly as sleek as Apple's leather sleeve but truth be told for $180 I expect that sleeve to not wear out and loosen up. That's disgraceful if you ask me.

 

[glindon]

Thanks and blue sleeve on the gold MBA must be a great looking combo! I’m undecided on color. Sounds like there’s no noticeable aging l, so what I buy is what it’ll look like for a while. If it’s easy to post, I’d love to see a pic of the midnight blue on gold.

 

[shr631]

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Thanks, looks very nice! It’s somehow both vibrant and clean. I was all about saddle brown the other day but leaning more towards the black or blue, we’ll see.