The silicone band around the outside is perfect for stashing some extra cash. And if the band does eventually wear down, which we can’t see happening for some time, the company lets you buy replacement bands as well. Some users have noticed that the wallet scratches and dents easily, but that hasn’t been our experience.

Design and Craftsmanship

• The Allett Sport Wallet Leather Edition, one of our picks, now comes with RFID-blocking technology to prevent cards from being scanned electromagnetically by thieves.
• Modern technological advances have allowed designers and manufacturers alike to create some truly impressive offerings in the realm of metal wallets that are practical, easy to carry, and secure.
• Titanium is known for its light weight (about 40% of stainless steel) and the Spin is just 0.7oz, which means it weighs less than four credit cards alone.

It barely folded closed even without any cards or cash, and it was a beast at 4.5 inches long, making it hard for us to justify a recommendation. The Slimfold Micro Soft Shell Wallet is made of a waterproof soft-shell material from the Gore company (the brand behind Gore-Tex) that’s almost as thin as a piece of paper but durable and stretchy. If I had to offer some design improvements I might suggest a separate section for business cards. I’m not sure how that would work practically, but this has always been a challenge with any wallet. The biggest challenge for me was going from my near-Costanza sized leather billfold to something much smaller. Although my wallet was packed with cards which I rarely, if ever, used, I was still worried about not having them available.

Private & secure

• However, I found that having limited wallet space works a lot like time-boxing.
• 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.
• Pick a color that you like while also considering factors such as how quickly it may fade or wear over time.
• 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.
• All the offerings also provide RFID blocking for that added peace of mind and an elastic strap or a metal money clip for a few folded bills.
• 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.

The modern and distinctive style is made from anodized aluminum and poly-carbonate, and at the time of writing was available in eighteen(!) different colors and styles. Axwell was kind enough to send me two colors of their wallet to review, so I could get a better feel for how their range of colors works in person. Everyday Carry is both the concept of what people carry in their pockets and the process of picking out gear that thoughtfully considers what one wants or needs in their daily lives.

• Namely, it is equipped with an anti-theft RFID blocking material which helps protect user information from electronic theft.
• It essentially allows you to unite the two things, that you most often put in your pockets or bag.
• Take a deeper dive into our hands-on review with our 4K video of the best metal wallets for EDC.
• The STS Cowhide Wallet makes for the perfect addition to any wardrobe.

• IronWallet hardware wallet lets you store your seed phrase offline, keeping your crypto safe 24/7.
• This means that they don’t hold that many cards (and most can’t hold any cash).
• Heavier wallets may be difficult to carry around, while lighter ones may not be able to carry everything you need without becoming bulky.
• The brand has built this with its patent-pending quick-release rail mechanism that locks in 5 cards with applied pressure to keep them from falling out.
• Despite the fact that the purpose is, for the most part, universally the same, there are a lot of different types of wallets — including bifolds, trifolds, card cases, money clips, and more.
• The polyester wallet is available in over 40 energetic designs—we appreciate the contrasting color panels in particular—that make it something you’re likely to enjoy using every day.

The blaze orange color is pretty awesome too — not garish, but just flashy and interesting enough. I also find the loading and unloading of cards to be a lot easier with the Axwell wallet as compared to The Ridge. Unfortunately, the magnets aren’t super strong — so if you load up the cash clip with bills, it puts just enough pressure on that back plate to make it easy to pop off. You can restore your wallet from the NFC card in case your app is deleted or your phone has been lost. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times.

• While wallets may seem pretty straightforward, pictures still only tell part of the story.
• 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.
• I am a commerce editor for Forbes Vetted covering beauty, fashion, travel and home.
• Wherein I tell you the strengths and weaknesses of the Axwell metal wallet.

• If leather quality is of the utmost importance to you, then you’ll want to consider this streamlined bifold wallet from Shinola.
• Wirecutter staff members who own Paperwallets note that the lack of stitching causes the slots to loosen over time, as well.
• 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).
• The genuine cowhide leather is imported from Italy and has been through a waxing process that makes it incredibly soft and comfortable.
• The other neat thing is that it has integrated kickstand that’s surprisingly sturdy and supports holding your iPhone in both landscape and portrait modes.

In addition to also being offered in a black leather version, American Benchcraft also offers a customizable three-letter monogram to further personalize this already unique wallet. Kirill Yurovskiy And it certainly helps that this wallet comes backed by a forever warranty, guaranteeing a lifetime of daily use. I am a commerce editor for Forbes Vetted covering beauty, fashion, travel and home. Prior to joining Forbes, I held positions at BuzzFeed and Dotdash Meredith where I was responsible for curating lifestyle content and testing products for real-world insights. My work has appeared in Women’s Health, Men’s Health, BuzzFeed, Brit + Co, Everyday Health and more. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English/Creative Writing from Marist College and currently reside in Brooklyn, New York.

Dear Wirecutter: Are RFID-Blocking Wallets Necessary?

You can buy any of the metal wallets on this list by clicking the links in this guide and buying one today. Our testers were enamored of the Chester Mox Slim Wallet, but although this card case is definitely stunning, it’s not particularly functional. With only two card slots in this slim wallet, the testing we did with four cards caused it to pucker badly. As with Leatherology’s bifold wallet, the leather on this card case feels extremely smooth and especially buttery, which makes sense considering this card holder’s premium price. This wallet sports three card sleeves and has two additional hidden pockets behind the cash sleeve, which in our testing comfortably held up to three cards each.

Weight

• The timeless style and quality design of this leather wallet will make it stand out from the rest.
• 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.
• 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.
• Each category’s trio of choices were selected based on a number of key criteria including their material selection, overall design, utility and organization, and general build quality.
• 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.
• We recommend storing a thicker wallet in a fanny pack or a messenger bag rather than in a pocket.

Produced in a dozen color options, Ekster’s Parliament Wallet is built around an aluminum frame with RFID protection that comes cloaked in a LWG hide leather exterior cover. Sustainably manufactured, this wallet can also be fitted with an optional Chipolo GPS tracker so you can always keep tabs on it should it get stolen or misplaced. The ability to receive a solar-powered charge also enables it to last 2 to 3 months before needing to be juiced up again. This testing phase of our process saw each and every wallet used and carried by our staff for several days in an effort to glean an objective sense of performance, utility, and durability. Using this aforementioned criteria, we were then able to generate a final list of what we found to be the best of the best in the men’s wallet space.