Mens Wallet Buyers Guide
What IS your wallet? Our Guide to Picking the Next One.
You may not feel like you need a lot of accessories. You might want to feel like an old school James Dean, walking around with some jeans and a white t-shirt. But even if you’re going for the old school James Dean feel, you might still need a wallet.
Your wallet goes with you everywhere, from the late night drives to the days on the golf course. Don’t be the guy who is embarrassed to pull out his wallet and pay because he doesn’t want people seeing the torn imitation leather or (hopefully not) tearing velcro. We’re not talking about messenger bags, and we’re not talking about cheap money clips or credit card holders that attach to your phone. Bring your aesthetics together by investing in a quality wallet, and don’t go cheap on one of the most consistent parts of your wardrobe.
Here are four things to look for when choosing a men’s wallet.
#1. A Card Wallet is a Good Option
Older men’s wallets are like bad women’s purses. They’re too big, and you don’t need all that space. Try something smaller, like KORE Essentials Slim Wallet that has a removable money clip on the outside and a pocket for money on the inside. Other slim wallets are also available that offer no flips or folds, rather gives an easy slim-line design that can go anywhere. Goes great with a cup of coffee and a quality dad hat.
#2. Timeless Leather
There’s a lot of trends flying around right now, with men’s wallets trying to use crazy materials and carbon bases. You can’t go wrong with leather. You may not want to be wearing Gucci t-shirts or pants all the time. Or you may want to, but might not be able to afford it. Either way, purchasing a Gucci wallet gives your wardrobe a nice high end touch without constantly having to stay on top of trends. We love the leather wallet with Gucci logo, which has a timeless feel and great quality leather construction. Buy the only wallet you’ll need for the next decade.
#3. Keep it Simple
Your wallet isn’t meant to be the highlight of your outfit. The Tommy Hilfiger leather wallet will let you keep it simple and maintain your dignity. If you’re looking for a good basic wallet that won’t get any judgment when you pull it out in line to pay for coffee, you can’t go wrong with the nice brown leather and simple logo finish. Get it on Amazon, and get it in a hurry.
#4. Something Mature
Nothing is worse than trying to pay for your date and feeling like you’re pulling out a teenager’s wallet. Fossil’s Derrick Rfid Flip Id Bifold is on the cheaper side of the wallet occasion, as you should be able to snag one for under $50. Fossil is an excellent mid-luxury brand, and the wallet is Fossil’s attempt to recreate the classic “dad’s wallet” feel. The RFID (radio frequency identity) protection prevents your cards from being scanned, adding some data security that dad didn’t have.
Quality leather gives the wallet a nice softness that won’t rub your money raw or make it sweaty when you pull it out of your pocket. The wallet looks great over time, as the leather fades gently with use without ever tearing or losing its shape.
Grabbing a wallet is something every guy deserves to feel good about doing. We use our wallets so often that its time to upgrade the model and go with something better than a cheap, poorly made wallet.
