This armor piece, to put it simply, is surprisingly well made for a mere $36.00. I thought the item would be somewhat soft and mushy. Quite the opposite. It's a bit more hefty then the picture shows it to be, but it is a very solid and secure piece of leather that fits comfortably to your arm. I would very much recommend this to anyone seeking an armor piece for the arm or a pauldron but wants to budget. I bought this item to go with a Jedi costume. I am very happy and will be returning here in the future.