<p>When I started <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-accessories/a62192511/lewis-hamilton-rimowa-crossbody-bag/” target=”_blank”>wearing crossbody bags</a>, my life changed for the better. No more juggling things between my hands. <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/tech/a63238019/iphone-16-vs-iphone-16-pro/” target=”_blank”>Phone</a>, keys, <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a42862318/owala-water-bottle-review/” target=”_blank”>water bottle</a>, <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g64377390/amazon-sunglasses/” target=”_blank”>sunglasses</a>? They’re all going in my crossbody, slung across my chest or back. Hollywood A-listers like <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a63362892/timothee-chalamet-wrangler-denim-jacket-shirt/” target=”_blank”>Timothée Chalamet</a>, Tom Holland, and Jacob Elordi have already caught on, so why haven’t you? Functional accessorizing is the name of the game for summer ’25, baby.</p><p>Our ten favorite crossbody bags below are all about easy access and easy wear. Some are sporty, some are luxe, and they’re all endlessly versatile and practical, just like every good crossbody bag should be. Say goodbye to uncomfortable bulkiness—you aren’t going to miss it at all. </p>” data-next-head/>
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best sporty crossbody bag
Nike Sportswear Essentials Crossbody Bag
With two spacious zippered pockets and an ultralight, convenient design, Nike’s ultimate crossbody bag is made for stashing your things while you’re staying active. So whether you’re hiking the trails or taking the train, you’ll have easy access to all your stuff (and it’ll stay organized too—you can thank the zippered accessory pocket for that).
Materials
75% nylon, 25% polyester
Dimensions
8″H x 5″W x 2″D
Strap Length
Adjustable
best versatile crossbody bag
Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag
Uniqlo’s crossbody bag has gone viral more than once, and there’s no question as to why. It’s coated with a durable, water-repellent finish, so it’ll hold up in even the worst weather. It also has a chic, cosmopolitan design and rounded look.
Materials
100% polyester
Dimensions
11″W x 6.7″H x 3.9″D
Strap Length
45.7″
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best luxury crossbody bag
Loewe Puzzle Debossed Textured-Leather Belt Bag
The iconic Puzzle design from Loewe comes in a crossbody version, which you can sling across your chest, shoulder, or, if you feel like it, hips. Crafted from smooth, supple emerald leather, it also folds completely flat, making it ideal for easy stowage when you travel.
Materials
Leather
Dimensions
6.3″H x 9.4″W
Strap Length
Adjustable
best affordable crossbody bag
Sireck Crossbody Bag
For a basic, practical bag, Amazon has you covered for under 20 bucks. Designed by Sireck, this bag is lightweight and waterproof, and it can be delivered in a day (shoutout to Prime) for those last-minute trips.
Materials
High-density nylon
Dimensions
7.87″L x 5.7″W x 2.56″H
Strap Length
Adjustable
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coolest crossbody bag
Rimowa Crossbody Bag
Love Rimowa’s luggage? So do we—so much, in fact, that we’re obsessed with this miniature version of its iconic aluminum pieces. Wearable as a crossbody or able to be carried by its handle, this sleek hard-shell bag with a removable strap is the most luxe way to carry your essentials. Just ask Lewis Hamilton.
Materials
Aluminum
Dimensions
7.4″ x 10.3″ x 3.5″
best multi-pocket crossbody bag
Day Owl Recycled Canvas Crossbody
With zip pockets and an adjustable strap, this is a durable, spacious bag that’ll leave you hands-free. It’s as functional as it is versatile, and you can truly wear it any way and anywhere.
Materials
First Mile waxed canvas
Dimensions
5.5″H x 7.25″W x 2″D
Strap Length
30″-47″
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best casual crossbody bag
WE-AR4 Godspeed Nylon Crossbody Bag
WE-AR4’s Godspeed crossbody bag combines Italian nylon and a military-inspired design to create a classy, clean, and sleek option. Inspired by MA-1 flight jackets, this is how you do utilitarian fashion to a tee.
Materials
Nylon and recycled polyester
Dimensions
5 3/4″W x 7 1/2″H x 3″D
Strap Length
26″
best portable crossbody bag
Bellroy City Pouch
They say the best things come in small packages, and this crossbody holds that statement to be true. Tiny and lightweight (you’ll hardly notice it), the City Pouch can fit just about anything.
best iconic crossbody bag
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Mini
This wouldn’t be a roundup about crossbody bags without an option from Lululemon. On the plane, bus, and train, this water-repellent bag can truly go everywhere. It’s the perfect size and can fit your phone, keys, cards, and a lip balm or two.
Materials
100% nylon
Dimensions
18cm x 4cm x 10.5cm
Strap Length
107cm
Best elevated crossbody bag
Coach West Pack
Perfect for intercontinental vacations, the West Pack can be worn as a sling bag or a crossbody—and has all the functionality of a messenger bag. The laid-back versatility of this crossbody works for everyone who likes to change up their bag to suit their style (or their mood).
Materials
Refined pebble leather
Dimensions
3.25″L x 7.75″H x 13″W
Strap Length
44″
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Why You Should Trust Us
We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great.
Every product in Esquire’s roundups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams. When it comes to crossbody bags, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear.
We’ve had to go through alot of trial and error, and these crossbody bags are the ones that are simply the best. Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.