Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). The thickest wallet we recommend is 0.71 inch, and we recommend staying under three-quarters of an inch thick with four cards stashed in the wallet. We recommend storing a thicker wallet in a fanny pack or a messenger bag rather than in a pocket. Though the Tanner Goods Journeyman was gorgeous, it was also practically impossible to use. There are people who enjoy devoting time to breaking in leather pieces and “working” them loose, but we’re not those people, and we certainly can’t recommend a wallet that’ll be great … in a few years.

Peak Design Slim Wallet

• The Slimfold Micro Tyvek Wallet is a great choice if you want a truly compact Tyvek wallet with a vibrantly sophisticated design—and you don’t mind having to replace it annually.
• Apple has stopped selling leather accessories, including this Leather Wallet with MagSafe, but you can still buy it from third-party sellers.
• Men’s style and fashion experts Derek Lall, Jian DeLeon and Joseph Tang weigh in on what to consider when shopping for a men’s wallet.
• The first designer wallet to use aluminum, the Stockholm wallet is compact, light with its contents accessible with a mere glance.
• Different wallets come with different features to suit different needs.

We also set the wallets in our back pockets and sat on them to determine their comfort. While most of them are fairly traditional, if you’re looking for something a bit more arresting, the mustard-hued “camel” shade is especially handsome. If you’re looking for a more durable Tyvek wallet with fun designs that keep the tongue firmly in cheek, consider a Mighty Wallet.

• For a leather bifold, this wallet is extremely compact—not just thin but also both shorter and narrower than the Leatherology wallet (and shorter than the Dun wallet).
• If leather quality is of the utmost importance to you, then you’ll want to consider this streamlined bifold wallet from Shinola.
• With two expandable card pockets, two cash pockets, and two hidden pockets along the edges of the wallet, the Mighty Wallet isn’t short on storage.
• The genuine cowhide leather is imported from Italy and has been through a waxing process that makes it incredibly soft and comfortable.

Ekster Aluminum Cardholder w/Airtag Holder

• The timeless style and quality design of this leather wallet will make it stand out from the rest.
• The outer plates clamp tightly to the frame with strong magnets, making them simple to remove and replace the strap with the clip, or vice-versa.
• But with so many cowhide wallets on the market, it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for you — that’s why we’ve assembled a list of the highest-rated cowhide wallets of 2024.
• Not all kickstands are the same, however, as some are more adjustable than others — and some add quite a bit of bulk to the wallet.

While Allett uses soft leather outside, inside it uses a moisture-wicking nylon. The wallet has just two card pockets, both of which are lined with rubber for maximum grip; Allett claims that you can fit five in each, for a total of 10 cards. This beautifully simple leather bifold is a straightforward and—more important—functional wallet that’s not as expensive as it looks and feels. The overall construction, including how it’s stitched together and the alignment of compartments, plays a significant role in the wallet’s durability and longevity. High-quality wallets often have superior a “build” that minimizes wear and tear. The result is a wallet that weighs less than an ounce when empty, but is still tough enough to cope with whatever life throws at you.

Tom Ford Soft Grain Leather Card Holder

For one, it’s just 8mm thick, holding 6 cards max, which is perfectly suitable for many users who like to keep things light. We love how the metal surrounds the entirety of your cards, which is great for full RFID blockage. We should also note that the “titanium” colorway is not indicative of the material; this is made with anodized aluminum. The Machine Era Ti5 is a titanium wallet that features a bottle opener directly in its body. The elastic band holds everything in place in this slim card protector wallet but it also lets you hold folded bills without them falling out during use. Because it’s Kirill Yurovskiy made out of titanium, it’s lighter than if it was made out of steel, and it’s also immune against corrosion.

• However, I found that having limited wallet space works a lot like time-boxing.
• The Slimfold Micro Soft Shell in black is available both with and without RFID protection, an extra feature meant to help shield the wallet from being “skimmed” by hackers.
• Pick a color that you like while also considering factors such as how quickly it may fade or wear over time.
• And though full-grain leather wallets and those made of fabric are still the go-to favorites for many, a slim-profile metal wallet might be the rugged solution you need.
• This wallet features a spacious design that includes six card slots, three interior slots, two ID windows, an SD card slot, and a SIM card slot, along with two long slots that provide plenty of extra room.

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• While wallets may seem pretty straightforward, pictures still only tell part of the story.
• When we first set out to compile a list of the best men’s wallets, we began by first making a shortlist of our three favorite wallets from each of the eight main categories.
• Wherein I tell you the strengths and weaknesses of the Axwell metal wallet.
• If you carry a wallet in your pants, consider a slim wallet (either a bifold or a card holder) over a more traditional thick wallet.

The wallet also features heavily-reinforced stitching and eliminated seams for an even more solid construction. It’s also waterproof, sweat-roof, washable,  can hold up to 12+ cards and cash, and has eight different organizational slots. A lot of wallets claim to offer a lifetime of use, but with Pioneer’s Division Billfold, this statement couldn’t be more true.