The Best Wallets For Men, Based On Our Review And Testing

Colors: 11 total, including Black Onyx and Cognac | Materials: Vegetable-tanned leather | Capacity: 6 credit cards, bill compartment, 2 interior pockets

• What’s notable: This wallet is excellent quality leather, has a compact design, and monogramming is available.
• What could be better: Because it’s made of premium leather, it costs more than some other brands.

The top pick on our best leather wallets for men list, Leatherology has everything you want in a wallet and nothing you don’t: There are six card spots, a bill compartment and two interior pockets for receipts or extra cards. The arrangement of slots at different heights facilitates a quick, comprehensive view of all cards at a glance. Despite all the storage, the design is thin and fits neatly in a front or back pocket. This pick also comes in a variety of colors (such as Black Onyx, Espresso and Cognac), as well as three leather finishes that can be monogramed with your initials—which is especially nice if you’re giving it as a gift.

What our tester says: “This wallet has great craftsmanship, featuring soft and pliable leather that gives a sturdy yet soft feel simultaneously. It’s perfectly sized, comfortably nestling in the palm of my hands. Its sleek appearance in Black is visually appealing, and the gold-imprinted initials add a personalized touch that I love.”

Colors: 12 total, including Steel Blue and Milled Beige | Materials: Leather | Capacity: Holds up to 12 cards (9 is recommended) and has a cash storage strap

• What’s notable: The smart design features a cardholder that fans out and a slim profile.
• What could be better: If you want engraving, it’s an additional charge.

This leather wallet holds an impressive amount of cards and bills, despite its ultra-slim, lightweight presence. This can be largely attributed to its built-in aluminum cardholder, which fans out your cards with the simple press of a button. Another genius feature: Ekster’s Parliament wallet is specifically designed to fit the brand’s solar-powered wallet tracker card, which uses Chipolo technology to report the exact location of your item up to 200 feet away. This RFID-blocking wallet is constructed from leather sourced from Leather Working Group gold-rated tanneries, and comes in a wide range of hues. For a $15 engraving fee, you can add up to 20 characters of personalized text.

What our tester says: “It has a very professional look to it and the leather is good quality. It almost acts as a wallet within a wallet due to its card holder feature—it hides your cards in a 2.5-inch slit and shoots them out when you press a button. It’s a cool feature, but not practical if you want to visibly see all your cards at once.”

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Colors: 3 total, including Brown and Dark Brown | Materials: Leather | Capacity: 8 credit card slots, 2 slide pockets, ID window, bill compartment

• What’s notable: It has a well-organized interior, a simple yet functional design, and the price is affordable.
• What could be better: The leather might not be as high quality as more expensive wallets.

Stylish and rugged with classic appeal, this Fossil bifold is made from 100% leather that’s been distressed to give it the patina of a wallet you’ve already had for years. The interior has eight credit card slots, one bill compartment, an ID pocket and a durable cotton twill lining. You can spend a lot more on a leather wallet, so consider this one a real steal.

What our tester says: “The material is flexible and smooth to the touch while the stitching around the edge of the wallet prevents loose strings from sticking out. Cards are easily accessible with slots at different heights and it’s easy to get unfolded bills in and out. The inner ID flap folds out, which made the wallet feel a little large for my liking.”

Colors: 2 total, Tan and Black | Materials: Vegetable-tanned Horween leather, faille-lined card pockets | Capacity: 6 credit cards, 2 interior open pockets, cash pocket

• What’s notable: It’s handcrafted from high-quality leather and offers RFID protection and lined card slots.
• What could be better: It’s expensive.

If leather quality is of the utmost importance to you, then you’ll want to consider this streamlined bifold wallet from Shinola. You can really feel the softness of the vegetable-tanned leather and the sewn-in-the-USA details of the wallet. With daily use, the natural grain leather gains character—like a fine wine, it gets better with age. The pared-down wallet offers six faille-lined card pockets, a leather-lined cash pocket and RFID protection.

What our tester says: “This standard bifold wallet has well organized compartments for your cards and cash. The leather has a soft and supple texture, yet it maintains a firm and durable structure. However, the price is a little high.”

Colors: 6 total, including Redline and Jet Black | Materials: Leather, aluminum | Capacity: Designed to hold up to 12 business cards or credit cards, exterior silicone band holds cash

• What’s notable: In addition to the indestructible design, it has a multi-functional tool that comes in handy on the go.
• What could be better: There is limited but adequate space for cash (via the exterior money clip) and cards (three interior slots).

Dango’s innovative model is the Swiss Army knives of wallets for outdoorsy, adventurous guys. It holds cards between plates of aluminum (notched for easy access) and cash under a flexible silicone band. But the most interesting feature is the stainless steel tool with more than 14 features—it has a serrated and sharpened edge, paracord tensioner, hex driver, smartphone stand, ruler and more. The multi-tool is also removable to make it TSA safe for travel. 

What our tester says: “This is an ideal wallet for outdoor activities and the quality is good for its intended purpose. The feel is rigid and sharp, and I found it hard to fit more than five cards in. If you want a combination of a Swiss Army knife and a wallet, then this is for you.”

Colors: 7 total, including Caramel and Java | Materials: Premium eco-tanned leather | Capacity: Holds between 8 and 12 cards, main bill compartment, hidden bill compartment and coin compartment

• What’s notable: It has a hidden pouch for storing bills and coins. Plus, it’s made from durable leather and has a nice, slim design.
• What could be better: The logo on exterior is small, but it might not appeal to all.

Opting for a minimalist aesthetic doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice practicality. Despite its lean appearance, Bellroy’s Hide & Seek wallet is designed with easy-access pockets that accommodate up to 12 cards, as well as a hidden pouch for bills and coins. This RFID-blocking design comes in seven different shades, including unique hues such as Ranger Green, Ocean and Deep Plum. Also nice to know: All of Bellroy’s environmentally certified leather goods are sourced from Leather Working Group gold-rated tanneries.

What our tester says: “This wallet is meticulously designed and the leather feels smooth to the touch. There’s also excellent functionality for safeguarding both cards and cash: It’s well organized with plenty of different card slots and the hidden pockets offer an extra layer of protection for large bills.”

Colors: Black, Chocolate and Tan | Materials: Leather | Capacity: 2 credit cards, pocket for business cards, magnetic clip to hold cash

• What’s notable: The minimalist design is great for those who travel light, the money clips are sturdy, and the leather is high-quality, especially for this price.
• What could be better: There is no storage for coins.

There’s a lot to love about this timeless leather wallet from Mark & Graham. It features a sturdy magnetic money clip on one side, slots for cards on the other and a compartment slot on the top for business cards or small change. To finish it off, you can add a personalized monogram detail (for $12.50 extra), which makes this wallet a thoughtful gift for any guy.

What our tester says: “The Mark & Graham Money Clip has a slim and compact design that allows for one card per slot. The magnet is very strong, so you won’t have to worry about money falling out of the clamp, but the leather’s lack of grip makes it prone to slipping out of your pocket.”