TLD1
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I have a week-old Spigen Tough Armor case in black that I would love to trade for someone's black Apple leather case!
ok so just put the black one on last night- Loving it! My only concern is how protective is it- I saw a few people talked of drops and it holding up- any one else have a positive or negative experience? I know its not as protective as my life proof- And while I am careful with my phone- no one intends to drop it- things happen...
Here's the pics I posted in the thread about this in the accessories forum...I love it.
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Looking around, this will be my first case to buy.
I say first because I know me- I'm gonna get another case. And I'm also gonna go without a case, since well- the phone does look rather sexy.
I'm gonna say f-it to the scuffs and see what it will look like distressed and dirty. I've got some leather conditioner for my leather briefcase and cowboy boots that has served me well.
But now I have to select a color for my non-existent 5S
Brown I'm guessing will age the best, after some scuffs, some conditioner, it would look cool. But not sure about the color combo with the space grey.
Beige is too bland for me.
Black would look awesome with space grey, but then I'd be paying $40 for more of the same... kind of a waste.
Red looks good, spices things up, and I think it could age well, but it seems to be the "it" color for space grey iPhones- it's like all the reviews are with this combo.
Blue looks good, but doesn't look so good with space gray and I don't think it will age well.
I LOVE the yellow/space gray combo as a more playful option but again I don't think it will age well.
Looks like a trip to the Apple Store is in order!
Screws do not show.
Maybe an ⅛ of one screw.
Has anyone applied a leather protectant to their case? I have the red and while it was easily the best case I have ever used, the grime around the edges made it look dingy. I am not talking simply oils from my hands, but actual black grime. I am pretty careful about my phone, but all of the in-and-out of pockets, daily use, etc must have taken a toll. Now I am left with a great case that I won't use because I feel it diminishes the look of my phone. I want to get the red one again, and this time use a protectant, but only if others can attest that it has caused the case to resist grime.
Thanks!!
Yes. I just figure it's normal for leather and I know I handle my phone all the time with sweaty hands while exercising so I'd expect it to discolor. Just adds character IMO.