Elena: I have 3 Ostrich zip zip satchels....bone, hot pink, and saffron. and I have several Dooney
ostrich handbags in tan, cognac, black, and grey, and also a light blue.
The zip zip is a great handbag.... in either ostrich or pebbled leather. It's a decent size, not oversized
and an easy hand carry. The leather around the base is not only a great look, but also extra
protection for that area of the handbag. The one thing I would point out about the zip zip is that the
shoulder strap attaches to the handle hardware and is NOT long enough to wear the bag cross body.
I have never seen the mushroom ostrich in person. The tan and cognac are rich and beautiful. I don't
know if the ostrich in mushroom will look olive green or dark taupe or like Dooney elephant color in person. None of those alternatives appeal to me.... but that's just a personal take and since you can't see the color in person and won't be returning the handbag... choose a color you are sure you will love.
I haven't seen the hobo in person, but just looked at it online. It's a nice bag. Based on the measurements, it seems to be a tiny bit smaller than the zip zip, but the hobo is still a good size.
The strap on the hobo is nice.... it's both attractive and wide. and since it attaches via clips,
it does give you options for other straps if you have other Dooney's with similar color trim and
detachable straps. (Who knows what the future brings).
The opening on the hobo will be smaller than on the zip zip, so getting in and out might take more effort. This is not a negative, it's just that one of the main features of the zip zip is the dual zippers that extend down the sides of the bag for easy opening and the ability to see what's inside.
All the colors shown for the ostrich hobo are beautiful... caramel is very rich and the light taupe is very nice too. I like Dooney's light taupe, but not their taupe.
If you plan to carry the handbag mainly as a shoulder bag.... seriously consider the hobo over the
zip zip. The hobo is designed for shoulder carry. The zip zip is designed for hand carry but has
shoulder straps as an add on.... but the placement of the shoulder straps on the zip zip make it
an awkward shoulder carry. On the zip zip the shoulder straps are attached to the handle hardware,
one side in the front and one side in the back, diagonally. When you lift the bag by the shoulder strap the handles can flip up. Also the shoulder strap placement doesn't seem to balance the bag as well
as should straps that are placed on either end of the bag, as on the hobo, as is more typical for shoulder bags.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I confused you or if you have more questions.
Just looked at the Dooney site.... did you see
#: OT960 It's another ostrich hobo, and it's on sale.
The measurements are slightly larger than the hobo you were looking at....but not much bigger.
It has a lovely shoulder strap too.... but I think the shoulder drop might be a little shorter.
Check all the details if you like the look.