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It depends on what you mean by "practical." If you're expecting to carry half your room in it - no, obviously not. But for specific situations, a micro bag works great. I take mine when I go to the movies, a café, or for a short walk. The thing is, you're not lugging around extra weight, and your hands stay free, unlike with a clutch or a bag you're holding.
You just need to be honest about what you actually need every day. If you're used to carrying a laptop, a cosmetics bag, and half a store - a micro bag isn't for you, and that's fine. But if you often go out without a big load, then yeah, it's really convenient. I actually noticed I stopped carrying a bunch of unnecessary stuff once I switched to a small bag - anything that doesn't fit just stays home.
Plus the aesthetics matter too. A small crossbody bag looks neater than a big backpack or a bulky bag when you're not in a rush. But that's more about style than practicality.
I bought myself a micro bag a year ago, thought it was just cute, and then realized it's actually super practical for short trips out. You can fit your phone, keys, a card, and lipstick in it - everything you need if you're just popping to the store or going for a walk. But if you're planning a full day and need to carry stuff in a backpack, then a micro bag is definitely not for you; it's really more for the bare essentials.
I grab a micro bag on days when I need to carry minimal stuff, and honestly I was surprised how often that turns out to be. A couple months ago I went to meet a friend in the park - I only brought my phone, money, and keys, and the micro bag was perfect because my hands were free but I had everything with me. That's when I noticed that a big bag would've just been dead weight. The key is using it for what it's meant for, not trying to cram everything in there, and then the question of whether it's practical doesn't even come up.
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