My son uses it for sports, football, etc. - permanent use. Material very good, seams ok, but do not hold large weights. Shoe compartment is awesome, can also handle well. Small deficiency: the zips go at large compartment on under load when you both draws in the middle to the top! Both the bottom of any page is completely okay - not particularly disturbing, but you can lose what. What is missing: professional or small holder / rubber ring for a bottle! But: good backpack.