inputs.text: yes red faux leather - cant beat price case faux leather nice not find much odor contrast another reviewer notwithstanding throwaway price appears wellconstructed time tell hold sturdy like red find abyss called gym bag not find color distracting reading controls except card slot no big deal easily accessible wanted make super thin still providing dropprotection could easily cut cover flip nook around case protect screen transport said not find obtrusive enough bother like convenience compactness protection way nice little bonus inner pocket cover store bookmark highly recommended