While leather looks good I find that to be best quality as it doesn't give and slips. I prefer in a traditional style sling neoprene, looks mighttake a backseat but function is better IMHO. That said I have come to really enjoy my Safari Sling, it allows you to carry in several safe muzzle position(other then over the shoulder) but becomesa better option for hands free usage when glassing or calling. The sling is not meant to use as brace and slides away for unobstructed shouldering, so if that is a use then this isn't the sling for you. It makes toting all day a breeze due to it's 2" wide material and the ability to carry across body vs just up and down. The safari sling is my choice for hunts where being mobile is keyand calling/glassing (such as elk and moose hunting). For walking to a blind or ambush spot I use the butler creek neoprene.