Wallets (Male)

[Assolute]

Hey everyone,

I've been thinking about upgrading my wallet that's falling apart, and was just wondering opinions on..

a) Buying a designer wallet that costs an arm and a leg (or where one would get a cheaper designer wallet)
or
b) Just buying any good old wallet from Winners, Things Engraved, etc

Thanks!

[kingofwale]

Hey everyone,

I've been thinking about upgrading my wallet that's falling apart, and was just wondering opinions on..

a) Buying a designer wallet that costs an arm and a leg (or where one would get a cheaper designer wallet)
or
b) Just buying any good old wallet from Winners, Things Engraved, etc

Thanks!

i've had my share of Winner's wallet, (Tommy, CK...) all of them lasted a couple of years before crapping out.

Finally decided to fork over the cash and bought a Burberry wallet off someone on Kijiji. Great wallet and holding out strong so far. I say it's money well-spent.

[ThaChingster]

buy a high qualityleather wallet,
try tanner goods?

[DealBoys]

danier

[Poulet]

Meh, winners. I rather have a new wallet every couple of years instead of an old looking one

[yao416]

LV, of course

[chinese zzz]

RFD ... only use Cheap wallets... like the big skinny ... :D

which I have one for myself... :)

[azn_dan]

Just like all of us here, i went through years of having crap wallets, guess, ck, tommy & many more i cannot even remember.

Two years ago i decided to pony it up and bought a Prada Nero Leather wallet. If you ask me, it was the best 240$ (if i remember correctly) i have ever spent on a wallet. It was between that or a Gucci one, so the wife ended up choosing :P

[toeknee89]

I've had this wallet for 2 or 3 years now and it still looks pretty new.

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/6964/img00076201104041952.jpg

[kingofwale]

I've had this wallet for 2 or 3 years now and it still looks pretty new.

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/6964/img00076201104041952.jpg

lol, we have the same wallet..

are you me?

[DeathRazR]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/33824_486120866640_3767266_n.jpg

wallet is worth more than the cash inside :(

[Assolute]

Thanks everyone for the replies!

I think I'll just step it up and get a good solid one as it seems that those who have did not regret it!

[toeknee89]

lol, we have the same wallet..

are you me?


Don't tell me your name is Tony lol...

[DVDManiac]

I know people that swear by LV, lasts a long time but I don't like the pattern.

Bought a Gucci wallet, didn't last any longer than my Banana Republic or Coach, all about 5 years. Just bought a new one from Frank and Oak and not liking it too much, too flimsy feeling, the centre of the wallet gives too much.

[qaz393]

Hermes or nothing

[crunchyfrog]

try saddleback wallets-reviews have been very good and they last forever
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Products/Wallets

[skippyjang]

I've had this wallet for 2 or 3 years now and it still looks pretty new.

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/6964/img00076201104041952.jpg

What brand is this?

[qaz393]

:facepalm:

Blueberry


What brand is this?

[superock]

Used to have an LV Monogram Bifold for about 6 years but then I recently switched to the Tanner Goods Utility Bifold

http://www.tannergoods.com/products/utility-bifold-natural

Leather is really nice and there are just enough slots for me to carry my essentials, don't know how long it will hold up but it does seem very well constructed. I like this more than my LV just because it's very simple and has a clean look to it. Also I love the look of leather as it ages

[onesong10]

Thanks everyone for the replies!

I think I'll just step it up and get a good solid one as it seems that those who have did not regret it!

Glad you decided to get a good solid one. It's worth the money, geniune leather and canvas leather tends to last pretty long. The only thing you have to be concerned about is when the glue (if there was any) will dry out.

[actng]

I have gone both ways... cheap wallets every year or two... and then I bought a Jean Paul Gaultier back when they made wallets and it lasted me literally ten years. Average it out and it was cheaper per year than the cheap wallets.

Now I have found a third alternative I consider is hybrid of the two. Neither cheap wallets nor brand name... get "A stock". I bought a LV wallet in China off the street market. It costs more than the cheap wallets but not as much as LV charges. It's nicer in quality than the cheap wallets but not as nice as from LV store but close.

To me, this is the best RFD solution. It's funny cuz RFD won't let you BST replica wallets but they allow replica wheels for cars which is actually hazardous to your health and those driving around you but that is a different can of worms.

Good luck with your search.

[ilove]

I carry around more than 20 cards. Can anyone recommend a nice cheque-book style wallet that has ample card slots? Bi-folds will not hold all my cards.

[actng]

I carry around more than 20 cards. Can anyone recommend a nice cheque-book style wallet that has ample card slots? Bi-folds will not hold all my cards.

cheque book style wallets are so easy to steal. i love pick pocketing those types of wallets from my friends in high school lol

[manixc]

I have this wallet, http://www.koyono.com/Slimmy-Slim-Wallet-Alternative-p/m17546.htm

I have one for 6 years now and it's still going strong. I tried other wallets in between and I keep returning to this.

[world25]

I have a black leather fossil wallet (for about 6 years) and it's still in good condition.

Check fossil wallets: http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/men/wallets.html?parent_category_rn=331209&departmentCategoryId=331209&Ns=p_msc5%7C0%7C%7Cp_weight%7C0&N=0

[Poulet]

I carry around more than 20 cards. Can anyone recommend a nice cheque-book style wallet that has ample card slots? Bi-folds will not hold all my cards.

20 cards? One cheeck must be jacked up by at least an inch.

You might want to empty a 52 card deck box, you'll have a bit of room left.

[hagbard]

I'd recommend the Big Skinny, you can get it for about $25. The LV everyone is going on about are absurdly expensive and very feminine. Don't want people to think my wife lent me her wallet to get shopping. ;)

This is the one I have:

http://www.bigskinny.net/leather-hybrid-sport.html

[Ol Skooler]

Hermes or nothing

It was my birthday yesterday and my wife got me this wallet monogrammed with my initials......she knows I hate when she pays regular price but hey, it was my birthday.

http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/-men_walletscardcases-10551-10051-90-en?t1Id=82&t2Id=90&tier=2&LOC=LN#110853

The new grey bleecker legacy leather slim billfold.....so far so good

[crunchyfrog]

I carry a montblanc westside wallet and I like the quality of the leather. Its been about 4 years already and the wallet is still in very good condition. I should get about 10 years off this one. It's understated with no flashy logo, just a small one on the corner. I bought it duty free thru one of the asian airports and got it at a good price.

http://www.montblanc.com/en/Flash/Default.aspx?sc_lang=en#/collections/leather/male/4810-westside/horizontal-wallets/wallet-8cc-08372

[ilove]

20 cards? One cheeck must be jacked up by at least an inch.

You might want to empty a 52 card deck box, you'll have a bit of room left.

It's not that uncommon here on RFD.

See this thread (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/rfd-effect-story-how-i-aquired-50-bank-accts-10-cc-because-site-1044566/)

[Irbe]

Currently using ostrich one that I got in Italy:

http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u396/artorius78/photo19-1.jpg

Great leather, no care required. Before that I had a Paul Smith one which was also nice.

[dragon_drift]

I whip this out for the LG's
http://www.sgbagrental.com/img/bags14/coach_heritage_men%27s_wallet_black_pic_1_13208070 752.jpg

[Irbe]

^pls tell me u joking

[dragon_drift]

^pls tell me u joking

http://thespouge.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/u-jelly-1289236915.jpg

[Siefer999]

i have a regular bifold DKNY wallet at that holds most of my cards but I don't normally carry that around.

This is what I carry around daily:
http://www.smartmoneyclip.com/images/front_side_back_side.png
http://www.smartmoneyclip.com/

I don't ever need to carry around 20+ cards around at all times. I just have my Amex, mastercard, debit, license, and metropass. if you need to hold more cards, just slip additional cards into the money clip part.

[qaz393]

Students have 15-20 cards for credit and rewards. Get a lv Brazza

[hagbard]

I whip this out for the LG's
http://www.sgbagrental.com/img/bags14/coach_heritage_men%27s_wallet_black_pic_1_13208070 752.jpg

And I'm sure they want one just like it. :razz:

[heyhey]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pFQyJwr_qS0/Tubgl_LPOAI/AAAAAAAAVUo/DjSgNQL11bU/s912/045.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eExbSbXZKF4/TubgpQ3_pqI/AAAAAAAAVUs/OZKuofoCTpg/s912/046.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EwCfpwLrKd8/TubghnpxxRI/AAAAAAAAVUc/Mi1cutlkBZk/s912/042.JPG

I have a leather wallet with a money clip. There's no coin slot though, but it's very slim and keeps my basic cards/cash tidy.

[Jucius Maximus]

I actually like the look of some of these wallets in here.

But when I think of buying one, I ask myself? Why are you buying some expensive fancy wallet? Who's going to see it? Are you trying to impress a cashier or waiter? Doesn't a wallet remain in your pocket for 99.5% of the time?

[yao416]

I actually like the look of some of these wallets in here.

But when I think of buying one, I ask myself? Why are you buying some expensive fancy wallet? Who's going to see it? Are you trying to impress a cashier or waiter? Doesn't a wallet remain in your pocket for 99.5% of the time?

Its not about the wallet. Its what inside the wallet

[yamahar6]

I actually like the look of some of these wallets in here.

But when I think of buying one, I ask myself? Why are you buying some expensive fancy wallet? Who's going to see it? Are you trying to impress a cashier or waiter? Doesn't a wallet remain in your pocket for 99.5% of the time?

I feel the same exact way. My friend has a LV as well and I don't even notice it anymore.

For me, I have some regular generic Tommy hilfiger wallet from Winners. Although I like that wallet with the lil money clip inside.

[willyxjai]

Most wallets with money clips I've seen are ugly and bulky but yours actually looks really simple and slim. Where did you get your wallet?


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pFQyJwr_qS0/Tubgl_LPOAI/AAAAAAAAVUo/DjSgNQL11bU/s912/045.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eExbSbXZKF4/TubgpQ3_pqI/AAAAAAAAVUs/OZKuofoCTpg/s912/046.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EwCfpwLrKd8/TubghnpxxRI/AAAAAAAAVUc/Mi1cutlkBZk/s912/042.JPG

I have a leather wallet with a money clip. There's no coin slot though, but it's very slim and keeps my basic cards/cash tidy.

[ilove]

I actually like the look of some of these wallets in here.

But when I think of buying one, I ask myself? Why are you buying some expensive fancy wallet? Who's going to see it? Are you trying to impress a cashier or waiter? Doesn't a wallet remain in your pocket for 99.5% of the time?

You can say the same thing about socks, underwear, home deco, etc. etc. In my opinion, if the extra money spent buying an item helps to please your eyes to the point of your brain releasing more endorphins, more power to them.

[hagbard]

You can say the same thing about socks, underwear, home deco, etc. etc. In my opinion, if the extra money spent buying an item helps to please your eyes to the point of your brain releasing more endorphins, more power to them.

The extra cash in my wallet releases more endorphins than having a fancy wallet or underwear (LOL) ever would. Again, I recommend the Big Skinny wallets at $25 for a leather one. Lots of room and not bulky.

[Irbe]

^pls tell me u joking


And I'm sure they want one just like it. :razz:

That is what I meant. Reminds me of the purse my mother in law carries. I find Coach a little feminine

[Irbe]

You can say the same thing about socks, underwear, home deco, etc. etc. In my opinion, if the extra money spent buying an item helps to please your eyes to the point of your brain releasing more endorphins, more power to them.

TRUTH. Some people just like to appreciate nice things. I know all the stuff I buy nobody really gives a second look...

[Jucius Maximus]

You can say the same thing about socks, underwear, home deco, etc. etc. In my opinion, if the extra money spent buying an item helps to please your eyes to the point of your brain releasing more endorphins, more power to them.

Items like socks and underwear are things you wear, so you might be spending greater dollars to get greater comfort and a better fit.
With home items like furniture, some items are much nicer to sit on than others.

Socks and furniture, I can understand. Wallets? I still don't get it. :confused:

[kazkira]

For me a wallet's gotta be highly functional, pleasing to the eyes, feels great in the hands, and very durable. I personally use a pocket organizer. I can carry few bills and most of the cards that I need. Helps me stay organized and not keep random receipts and cards that I don't need. :)

[Simo]

Hey guys, it's really about where you put your wallet I think. I find the putting it in the back pocket and sitting on it all the time breaks it down much faster then let's say putting it in your front pocket. OP where do you place your wallet?

[ilove]

Items like socks and underwear are things you wear, so you might be spending greater dollars to get greater comfort and a better fit.
With home items like furniture, some items are much nicer to sit on than others.

Socks and furniture, I can understand. Wallets? I still don't get it. :confused:

Don't tell me that people pay double, triple or quadruple the amount of money for a CK underwear as opposed to a non-branded pair that looks and feels almost exactly the same for just for "greater comfort and a better fit." You would be kidding yourself. I guess the same goes for the furniture example you mentioned, although I meant more along the lines of home decorations and furnishings (like paintings, lamps, etc.)

When it comes to intrinsic value, it's definitely different strokes for different folks. I personally wouldn't pay more than $50 for a wallet either, but I can definitely see why some people would dish out more for it.

[feidailo]

I have gone both ways... cheap wallets every year or two... and then I bought a Jean Paul Gaultier back when they made wallets and it lasted me literally ten years. Average it out and it was cheaper per year than the cheap wallets.

Now I have found a third alternative I consider is hybrid of the two. Neither cheap wallets nor brand name... get "A stock". I bought a LV wallet in China off the street market. It costs more than the cheap wallets but not as much as LV charges. It's nicer in quality than the cheap wallets but not as nice as from LV store but close.

To me, this is the best RFD solution. It's funny cuz RFD won't let you BST replica wallets but they allow replica wheels for cars which is actually hazardous to your health and those driving around you but that is a different can of worms.

Good luck with your search.

i dont understand, my reps will give me cancer? aids? zombie?

back to the subject, i bought a saddleback bifold about a month ago. my previous gucci i had since high school was crapping out. the gucci fabric was all torn, cracks in the leather here and there.

saddleback say they use full grain leather which, they claim, is the strongest. the inside pockets are pigskin which they say are stronger than leather. and they say it has a 100 year warranty (lol). either way, about $70 shipped, and it looks pretty good. nothing special/baller, but functional.

http://media.saddlebackleather.com/Products/Wallets/CLC-WBI/CLC-WBI-MD-CH-SLC03B-1900.jpg

edit: so obviously ive been wanting to get a new wallet for a while cuz my old worn out one was embarrassing. i could have sprung for LV, coach, and swarovski (sp?) cuz i have a gift card from them, but the one i got was more...modest, reasonable, ideal, etc.

[M-e-X-x]

i have a regular bifold DKNY wallet at that holds most of my cards but I don't normally carry that around.

This is what I carry around daily:
http://www.smartmoneyclip.com/images/front_side_back_side.png
http://www.smartmoneyclip.com/

I don't ever need to carry around 20+ cards around at all times. I just have my Amex, mastercard, debit, license, and metropass. if you need to hold more cards, just slip additional cards into the money clip part.

Knock-off version:

http://www.suntekstore.ca/item-12000081-slim_double_sided_money_clip_credit_card_holder.ht ml

[heyjoe]

I whip this out for the LG's
http://www.sgbagrental.com/img/bags14/coach_heritage_men%27s_wallet_black_pic_1_13208070 752.jpg

i got that at the buffalo store too

high 5 at their jellieness

[spike1128]

i got that at the buffalo store too

high 5 at their jellieness

bought the brown one with red racing strip for my dad. that wallet is as hot as a hot rod. :) not sure hot rod as anything to do being feminine.

[actng]

Knock-off version:

http://www.suntekstore.ca/item-12000081-slim_double_sided_money_clip_credit_card_holder.ht ml

is this site safe? $4 is a good price for these things. great for traveling when i have different identities in different countries. i hate swapping out my money, ID cards, passports, etc on the plane. rather just switch the whole wallet/clip but i can't afford multiple nice wallets. lol

[DVDManiac]

i dont understand, my reps will give me cancer? aids? zombie?

back to the subject, i bought a saddleback bifold about a month ago. my previous gucci i had since high school was crapping out. the gucci fabric was all torn, cracks in the leather here and there.

saddleback say they use full grain leather which, they claim, is the strongest. the inside pockets are pigskin which they say are stronger than leather. and they say it has a 100 year warranty (lol). either way, about $70 shipped, and it looks pretty good. nothing special/baller, but functional.



edit: so obviously ive been wanting to get a new wallet for a while cuz my old worn out one was embarrassing. i could have sprung for LV, coach, and swarovski (sp?) cuz i have a gift card from them, but the one i got was more...modest, reasonable, ideal, etc.

Nice looking wallet but don't understand why you needed to add the edit.

[mavericknm]

Knock-off version:

http://www.suntekstore.ca/item-12000081-slim_double_sided_money_clip_credit_card_holder.ht ml

If you only have one credit card in, does it stay in or will it fall out if i turn the clip upside-down? But yeah I'm a huge can of moneyclip and card holder or single flap wallets. Plastic sucks.

[feidailo]

Nice looking wallet but don't understand why you needed to add the edit.

cuz im a boss.

[DVDManiac]

cuz im a boss.

Thank goodness because I was afraid for you, you know some people are so insecure that they need to say things like "even though I bought the cheaper version or no namebrand, I have the money to buy more expensive designer items." You know, these types of people, totally have no clue that nobody cares what they can buy.

[cho it up]

can't decide between saddleback or tannerman (bifold). what's the big reason for the price difference?

[valinrace]

Try to check this out to. I have been using my wallet for almost 10 years and its still in good condition.
But this cost too much check this link sir

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037W70J2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pakcreations-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0037W70J2

[tarumi]

I whip this out for the LG's
http://www.sgbagrental.com/img/bags14/coach_heritage_men%27s_wallet_black_pic_1_13208070 752.jpg

I like this wallet. I got it for my dad for his latest birthday :)

[newt_101]

In case anyone is considering the steel clip, I just ordered the same one posted above from ebay and it came out to $2.07 total including shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140580337216

[dngo12]

I ordered a saddleback wallet 3 weeks ago and it hasn't arrived yet. Anyone order from them?

[Forhad]

I use a black embossed union jack leather wallet.

[DJ_Peanuts22]

I can never fit all my bills in any of my wallets.

I use one of these:
http://www.tomiokaracing.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dsc_6641.jpg

[vdubber]

I have a coach wallet and it's the best thing I've ever bought. Very slim and it's held up nice so far

[actng]

Knock-off version:
http://www.smartmoneyclip.com/images/front_side_back_side.png
http://www.suntekstore.ca/item-12000081-slim_double_sided_money_clip_credit_card_holder.ht ml

I bought this and it arrived earlier this week. very impressed with the build quality. only negative is the edges of the metal is sharper than it should be. it hasn't cut me yet but i would espect it to have a rounder edge.

improvements on this if it was more light weight. with the sharp edges and its weight it could probably rip a whole in my pocket in the long run.

the clip is strong on both sides for the money and the cards so there's no way it will fall out. in fact, i worry that they are too tight that it will take a little too much concentration to remove your money, esp when drunk / dark, which is pretty much where i planned to use this money clip instead of carrying my whole wallet when clubbing/partying...

the packaging was way too elaborate for the product... as the whole "as seen on tv" type of plastic welded packaging... kinda like how those monster cables are packaged. a little excessive for a crappy little part like this... but i can see how with the packaging people can sell this for $10-$20 instead of the $3 it cost me.

[d182]

I lost my Fossil wallet two weeks ago. Got excellent mileage out of that one - it was 7 years old! Anyway, here's my new one - Wenger wallet purchased from the Bay for about $30. Hope this one lasts as long :)

http://i.imgur.com/lzk1b.jpg

[Bomberman07]

thinking about a saddleback wallet, those looks classic but hot and seems to be very durable

whoa, just realised the thickness of the saddleback wallet...not sure it's for me.

[Kiteak]

Get a money clip instead. One that can hold credit cards and stuff.

[Ojam]

http://www.hardgraft.com

[Bomberman07]

Get a money clip instead. One that can hold credit cards and stuff.

might do that, i'll check on ebay what's available