Stylish Leather Wallets Men

If you’re a leather wallets, the best way to keep your essentials in one place is a slim, bifold wallet. It lets you carry a curated set of cards and foldable cash, and can fit easily into your back pocket or the small pouch you use for to-go coffee. If you’re a bit more of a traditionalist, a trifold can accommodate a larger number of bills (and your business card collection) while still fitting into your pockets.

A well-made wallet requires a bit of an investment in materials and construction, but attention to detail pays off over time. Look for a wallet made from full-grain leather, or veg-tanned leather (both of which look bleached and raw out of the box but will darken through years of use with the natural oils in your skin). Aim for a cut edge that’s finished with burnishing—a process that heats and seals the edges to make them smooth and supple. Then, look for clean, straight stitching.

You can also find wallets made from materials that are lighter, tougher, or water-resistant than leather. Ballistic ripstop nylon, for example, is used on everything from backpacks to climbing harnesses, and on a wallet it combines abrasion resistance with a light but stiff frame. Another option is Tyvek, the stuff you see being used on homes to control airflow and water permeation, which makes a super-light yet water-resistant billfold. It won’t hold as many cards, though.