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Looking for a new wallet recommendation for < $350. Help!
- Thread starter Dreams-Visions
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ryutaro's mama
Member
This is what I'm using except in black.
It's called ekster, and it has a tracker built into it too.
Website: Ekster.com
These look useful as well as stylish...and not a gaudy $350.
Awesome post right here.
Rose Leather Crafting on Etsy
Not a fashion statement in the sense that you're looking for I don't think, but beautifully hand made to your specs, and surprisingly affordable. Love mine.
Not a fashion statement in the sense that you're looking for I don't think, but beautifully hand made to your specs, and surprisingly affordable. Love mine.
This is what I'm using except in black.
It's called ekster, and it has a tracker built into it too.
Website: Ekster.com
I really like these. Best thing I've seen in this thread. Not as expensive as I thought it would be too
EDIT: you got me actually considering buying this to replace my minimalist wallet, lol
Rktk
Member
Spending $350 on a wallet in and of itself is not gaudy.
Like the hat?
Banned
I use a legend of Zelda fake leather wallet. before that, I had a real leather Zelda wallet my wife got me from someone on Etsy. I had that one for about seven years before it ended up splitting.
Dreams-Visions
Member
I use this Fendi card holder its awesome:
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/fendi/black-and-red-bag-bugs-card-holder/2178397
edit: Is there a small leather goods thread??
yea I was looking at this one real hard. very eye-catching and has enough slots for cards.
Clockwork
Member
Okay now you have got to be trolling...
I'd take the cheap Fuerdanni
tonysidaway
Member
How can you expect any applause if you pay for the meal from a $35 wallet?
ryutaro's mama
Member
And then...
LAWD
That wallet looks like two Pokémon eyes staring at me.
OP, check out Secrid's slimwallet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T5X57jr5Wg
https://usa.secrid.com/collection/slimwallet
Been crawling through a ton of wallet reviews on youtube/google lately myself and this one comes highly rated.
Runs about $100
Most reviewers test to prefer the Secrid over the Ekster mentioned above because it handles cash better than the strap.
https://usa.secrid.com/collection/slimwallet
Been crawling through a ton of wallet reviews on youtube/google lately myself and this one comes highly rated.
Runs about $100
Most reviewers test to prefer the Secrid over the Ekster mentioned above because it handles cash better than the strap.
Dreams-Visions
Member
huh. I would not have associated a pair of eyes with pokemon. ymmv, but I meant stuff with wiafus and recognizable anime/cartoon characters.
yea maybe not that hard.
Dreams-Visions
Member
20% off on a lot of wallets at Coach right now
http://www.coach.com/shop/men-wallets?viewAll=true
some pretty nice options here.
the Dutch Wiskey is speaking to me. tyvm! will add to my list.
http://www.coach.com/shop/men-wallets?viewAll=true
some pretty nice options here.
the Dutch Wiskey is speaking to me. tyvm! will add to my list.
ryutaro's mama
Member
A pair of eyes? Maybe not.
THAT particular pair of eyes? Well, it's pretty self evident.
veryslowhand
Banned
Search for loewe, good stuff.
Killer Queen
Banned
Real shit
Had it for 5+ years and have never had an issue.
I see a lot of comments about cheap wallets breaking. I've never had a wallet that costs above $30 break on me before. However, I do change wallets every few years though because I get paranoid that they start to, well, smell. I live in a pretty hot climate too. Not sure I'll ever get an expensive wallet because of that.
I don't know about you but I've never carried change in my wallet. Usually, goes in my pocket/bag and then it goes in piggy bank at home till I end up with a lot of it and then deposit at the bank. So a pocket for change isn't a bigger factor. Think most tend to not care about change and wallets from what I've seen with reviewers thoughts as well
Clockwork
Member
It's not so much that as it is seeing these kinds of threads but then also seeing people complain about the price/value of other stuff...
Zen_Arcade
Banned
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073MLZ70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_92zVzbZX4DZKY
I've had this wallet for over three years so far and the only wear and tear on it is that the red color on the logo has worn off and is solid silver now.
I don't know why you'd want to spend $350 on a wallet. There's no way there's that much of a quality jump from something in the $50-100 range.
I've had this wallet for over three years so far and the only wear and tear on it is that the red color on the logo has worn off and is solid silver now.
I don't know why you'd want to spend $350 on a wallet. There's no way there's that much of a quality jump from something in the $50-100 range.
ryutaro's mama
Member
You assume that the majority people reacting to this thread are just now discovering $350 wallets exist.
There is an overpriced version of everything.
criesofthepast
Member
OP you James Bond or somethin? $350 budget? A special compartment to hide a few hundred dollar bills at a time? Child please...
I got a leather handmade Italian custom wallet by an old leather shop owner that cost $50 and you'd be hard pressed to find something of better quality. The name brand gonna add 1000% to the price. And I find $50 a lot to spend on a wallet.
I got a leather handmade Italian custom wallet by an old leather shop owner that cost $50 and you'd be hard pressed to find something of better quality. The name brand gonna add 1000% to the price. And I find $50 a lot to spend on a wallet.
I get that if you live in the US with $1 bills but in Europe the smallest bill is 5 so you always end up with a lot of change.
Mick Swagger
Member
Is it really that unusual? I usually keep 2 $100 in my wallet and $50 in my glove box as stash money. Rarely touched but worth it for peace of mind in case I ever do need to use it.
Helps whenever there are power and/or internet outages too.
Dreams-Visions
Member
I hear you. It wasn't a serious consideration, but I like how it caught my eye. Sorry if that bothers you.
Anyway, Paul Smith has some REALLY nice designs here.
https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/mens/accessories/wallets
I'm trying SUPER hard to avoid plastic license windows. I have one with that "feature" right now and when that part goes bad or starts looking bad, you have to replace the wallet. That part is what ages the fastest.
It's not unusual at all. It's for extremely rare occasions when I need to use cash. During the Hurricane we needed to have cash on hand for when card processors were offline or when businesses simply demanded cash. Everyone should carry at least some cash on them. A couple of hundred dollar bills minimizes space and maximizes your ability to get things in emergencies.
I'd certainly rather have a few $100 bills than a stack of 20's that add 2/3 of an inch to my wallet's size.
Muppet of a Man
Member
Haha...$350 on a wallet. What?
entremet
Member
Seems just like a budget guideline for the OP. Kinda like when you go buy a suit. I don't think he wants a 350 dollar wallet or bust.
I use this Fendi card holder its awesome:
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/fendi/black-and-red-bag-bugs-card-holder/2178397
edit: Is there a small leather goods thread??
That is awesome! The price is absurd for what it is.
You need scientific testing to figure out whether a real leather wallet is more durable than fake cheap crap?
If you are in the US, buy something made in the US. I have a Tanner utility bifold and the thing will last a few lifetimes. Mine is black but they have other colors and special editions once in awhile. https://www.tannergoods.com/collections/wallets/products/utility-bifold-7
RedBaron17
Member
I recommend Suit Supply. http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/leather_goods
Some $40-$50 wallets. Their most expensive one is 160 but its a bigger travel wallet.
I mean, to each their own, I just can't bring myself to pay $350 for a wallet. That's a PS4 and a game lol.
Some $40-$50 wallets. Their most expensive one is 160 but its a bigger travel wallet.
I mean, to each their own, I just can't bring myself to pay $350 for a wallet. That's a PS4 and a game lol.
Gravy Boat
Member
My wallet cost me £15 and has lasted me 7 years so far. Absolutely no need to spend $300 on something that will be in your ass pocket for 90% of its life.
Golden_Pigeon
Banned
I have this kind of wallet, it's way better, you can't lose it and nobody can stole it from you. I payed mine like 5 $, 5 years ago, still kicking.
entremet
Member
Love Suit Supply.
criesofthepast
Member
Bruh. Ain't no one got time for this. This shit is something you see hawaiian shirt wearing tourists wear. No respectable man gonna show up on a date wearing this around their neck. Pullin out some prepaid mastercard and shit. Have some self respect! 🕶I have this kind of wallet, it's way better, you can't lose it and nobody can stole it from you. I payed mine like 5 $, 5 years ago, still kicking.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
I'm not exaggerating when I say there is zero wear and tear on this thing, even on the plastic window.
If you're against how it looks in general I understand, but if you're really only worried about it wearing out I don't think it would be a concern with that wallet. If it started looking old I'd just buy a new one, they're only $15.
Straight Edge
Member
OP you may want to increase your budget to at least $500 if you want something halfway decent. Otherwise you're in TJ Maxx territory.
Gravy Boat
Member
I decided to look in my wallet and I found a debit card that expired a year ago, a bunch of cardboard loyalty cards from local restaurants, about $6 in quarters from when I went to Vegas in January and a couple of old receipts. I always carry cash in my jeans pockets and my cards are always in my inside jacket pocket. Ive been carrying a wallet in my back pocket for the past 9 months for no reason other than my ass feels weird without it.
Learn from me Gaf. Liberate yourselves, put stuff in your pockets.
Learn from me Gaf. Liberate yourselves, put stuff in your pockets.
Isn't 'genuine leather' the worst type of leather there is?