I've been w/out a wallet for a few days now after having misplaced/dropped/lost my old one Been looking around what's out there (last time I bought a wallet was 10 years ago) and thought I'd see if I can solicit some wallet-purchase-suggestions from you fine folk. I'm a complete cheapskate when it comes to these things though, not sure why. My last wallet was probably $15 or so and was in great condition until its early demise. Some 'requirements' or 'nice-to-have's' * Price: Below $50. I want some left to put in the wallet. * Leather * No ID-card-window. Never used or cared for them. Most people require you to take it out anyway. * Fit 4-6 credit cards This may well go down in a couple of months when I will be plastc'ing it * Section for cash. I like cards but I still use cash as well. Call me old-fashioned. * RFID Protection would be nice but not a complete must-have So far, my 'top candidate' is this little thing from Saddleback - the; Bifold-wallet Medium Video: It is $59 so ten bucks more than I wanted to spend (at least shipping is free)..but I like a lot about it. Even RFID protection. It's also - handmade in the USA and a 100 year warranty Anywho, thought I'd see if any of you clever lads (or lasses) have some other recommendation along these lines before I bite down and get one.
I've always had good luck with Fossil wallets, but I wouldn't go out of my way to look for one. I just happen to have a Fossil outlet store in driving distance, and they carry a couple hundred wallets at any given time. I've looked at the saddleback wallet before, a couple years ago. Very tempting. I'll probably order one when I get a bible cover from them.
I switched to a front pocket wallet....An American made Rogue 40 bucks I find it easier on back not sitting on a wallet..plus cash storage, more photos and details in link above
Thanks, the only thing I worry a bit about with Saddleback's wallets is that they might end up being very thick.
Thanks - not sure I've ever seen and/or considered a design/shape like that. Interesting - thanks! I'll check them out.
i don't have that particular wallet (medium bifold), but i absolutely love my SBL front pocket ID wallet and my business card wallet (which i sometimes will tuck a couple of extra cards) and my old bull belts and ... and ... SBL products are simply TOP NOTCH !
Yeah the design mirrors how front pockets are cut. I'll never use anything else. My dad was using a money clip holding money, cc, ID etc...until he saw my wallet...got him one for Christmas. He mentions it frequently how nice it is. Takes a little to get use to but my back (which is very bad) thanks me.
This one is on sale.... http://m.jackspade.com/walker-leath...ml?cgid=sale-wallets&dwvar_W6RU0276_color=400 My bro has the slim wallet in black and it works well.
Hm. Interesting again as I have always had a bad lower back - and always carried a wallet in my back pocket.
Hi Charlie, quick question on the small bifold - does it have a pouch/section for cash or is it just the two areas where you insert the cards? I never knew that Saddleback has such a following in the wetshaving community. They should make razor sleeves, toiletry bags, etc
I stopped using a regular wallet a long time ago. Ever since I learn that having a big wallet on one side of your butt, can screw up your hips. So I started carrying two business card holder wallets. Something similar to this, but has a window on the one side. I carry one with drivers license in the window and a couple of credit cards or membership cards in the other side. In the second holder wallet, I carry triple AAA, health cards and a couple of business cards. The second one also carries folded over cash. I also carry the house key in the 1st wallet. The only keys on my car ring is the car and gate key. Neither wallet is over 1/2 inch think with the driver's license one being less than 3/8 inch thick. Greg W.
I'm in the market for a new wallet as well and have narrowed it down to either Saddleback or Popov. Saddleback is actually made in Mexico, they have a small line made in the US but not the wallets as far as I know. Popov is made in Canada. Same price point.
OK - decision made. I wanted a smaller wallet. Going to try this 'front-pocket' carry thing. In the end I went with Popov for a couple of reasons; a) I didn't like how the Saddleback small bifold had the cards going in horizontally, b) The Popov wallets are a bit slimmer, and c) Popov was super friendly and helpful on Twitter tonight. Love good CS. So, I ordered this one (with cream stitching though). Really excited to get it....in 2-3 weeks...
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Glad you found something you liked And thanks for the code. I'm going to mull it over for a few more days but am leaning towards Popov also. Their wallets look thinner while still being quality & they seem like nice people.
There's a slew of youtube videos as well by customer's showing off their wallets - that actually helped narrowing it down for me. And thank you for suggesting them.
Interesting thread. I think wallets are as divisive as Arko. I would never carry a "wallet" because I don't like to have stuff in my pockets. I seldom have cash anyway. For everything else it's a Ridge for me.
