A:Â Yes Cornelia backpack is good size for pre-teens and teenagers.
A:Â Yes, it does have bottom sponge protection.
A:Â You can comfortably fit 15.6" laptops.
A:Â Please see the 5th image.
A:Â The laptop pocket is a part of the main compartment.
A:Â This item weighs 3 pounds.
A:Â This backpack weighs 1.3 pounds.
A:Â Thank you for the question - it is suitable for 10 years and up.
A:Â Yes, the backpack is big enough to fit shoes in.