A New Wallet

[ada8356]

I'm looking for a nice new wallet and would like some ideas from you gentlemen about good quality brands to consider.

I'm looking for a bi-fold with the ID insert that opens perpendicular to the main section's crease (I think this is called a 'passcase' type).

[Mottern Man]

Kenneth Cole

I have had mine for a year and its still like brand new

[boboakalfb]

I have a Tumi (http://www.tumi.com/wallets_accessories/mens_wallets/category_search/index.cfm?Ne=100&N=4005+20026389)which I have been using for about 4 years. Check the site and see if they have a configuration that you like. Mine has held up very well...still looks like it is new.

[moses]

I'm looking for a nice new wallet and would like some ideas from you gentlemen about good quality brands to consider.

I'm looking for a bi-fold with the ID insert that opens perpendicular to the main section's crease (I think this is called a 'passcase' type).

Personally, I would check out Ross, Marshall's, TJ Maxx for a decent quality one. They often have a pretty good selection. Usually decent designer brands, but nothing super spiffy. But it is a wallet. I figure just a basic, decent quality leather one from any brand is fine. These things are subject to a lot more abuse than I can justify allowing something expensive to encounter.

-Mo

[TimmyBoston]

I really like my Coach wallet.

[kuzmo]

I use a tesco wallet :lol: Wanted to buy a leather one but then I realised that I got one from my girlfriend. Problem with that is that it is too huge and you can imagine her seeing me buying another wallet :wink:

[ada8356]

I have a Tumi (http://www.tumi.com/wallets_accessories/mens_wallets/category_search/index.cfm?Ne=100&N=4005+20026389)which I have been using for about 4 years. Check the site and see if they have a configuration that you like. Mine has held up very well...still looks like it is new.

There are some good looking candidates...
I'll have to visit the store for a visual! I'd hate to buy a $150 wallet without ever seeing it!

[TraderJoe]

Kenneth Cole

I have had mine for a year and its still like brand new

I'll vouch for the Kenneth Cole as well....very well made.:thumbup1:

[ada8356]

I really like my Coach wallet.

They have two that I really like and I've heard nothing but good things about the quality of their products, but I really wanted to 'shop around' before going Coach.

[Edcculus]

I have no idea what brand mine is, but I bought it at a shop in downtown Clemson when I was in high school (probably Knickerbockers). Its plain black leather bi-fold with a Clemson paw stamped into it. I love it, but if you want one, you'll probably have to get Blair to pick you one up!:biggrin:

[castlecraver]

I HIGHLY recommend Vaja Cases leathergoods (www.vajacases.com, or here for men's wallets (http://www.vajacases.com/images/accessories/leather-wallets_en.html)). Their quality is incredible, and the color combinations and custom options make it a truly special, personal product. Just about everything is custom-made. I own a PDA case, phone case, wallet, and an iPod case from them, and their service has been exceptional (really quick turn-around with responses if you email them).

I'm not shilling for them, just a really happy customer who doesn't mind telling his friends.

[MasonM]

In all honesty I've found the less expensive non-designer name leather wallets to far outlast the pricier ones.

I really hate replacing my wallet, but it's a good excuse to clean out all of the excess stuff that accumulates over the years. I make a point of buying a new one every 10 years, on or about my decade birthday.

[joel]

I'm looking for a nice new wallet and would like some ideas from you gentlemen about good quality brands to consider.

I'm looking for a bi-fold with the ID insert that opens perpendicular to the main section's crease (I think this is called a 'passcase' type).

I am a fan of Hermes wallets, however a more "sanely" priced wallet, and of similar quality are Hugo Bosca's.

Rule of thumb - Spend less on your wallet than the amount of money you keep in it.

[AandW]

BOSCA, Here at Ebags.com (http://www.ebags.com/wallets/mens/category_search/bosca/index.cfm?N=4001+2004477+500226&Ns=ORDER_COUNT&Nso=1)

I have a BOSCA wallet and love it very much. Very soft, yet durable. There are other wallet brands here as well. Take a look.

[Jim]

I really like my Coach wallet.
Me too! its 10 years old last September!
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4643 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4643&original=1&c=77)

[PalmettoB]

I have no idea what brand mine is, but I bought it at a shop in downtown Clemson when I was in high school (probably Knickerbockers). Its plain black leather bi-fold with a Clemson paw stamped into it. I love it, but if you want one, you'll probably have to get Blair to pick you one up!:biggrin:
I might could do that, but I don't go in there as often as I do THE JUDGE'S! :biggrin:

[Opus_Y_&_Z]

I really like my Coach wallet.

I second the Coach wallet vote. Mine has been great and holds up really well.

[Blampley]

I second the Coach wallet vote. Mine has been great and holds up really well.

I have one that I bought 11 years ago . Water buffalo. Leather only no plastic! still looks great.

[ada8356]

After lots of looking, one purchase-and-return, I settled on the Water Buffalo Compact ID Wallet. (http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=8634&category_id=53)

It seems almost perfect. It's small, but still has a full length bill compartment.:thumbup1:

[ouch]

I am a fan of Hermes wallets, however a more "sanely" priced wallet, and of similar quality are Hugo Bosca's.

Rule of thumb - Spend less on your wallet than the amount of money you keep in it.

I guess I'll have to stick with a paper clip, then.

Anyone have change for a button?:blink:

[Mottern Man]

I guess I'll have to stick with a paper clip, then.

Anyone have change for a button?:blink:

Yes, 2 thumb tacks and a rubber band right?

[ouch]

That's the going rate. :lol:

Got cleaned out playing strip dreidel over the weekend.

[Randyag15]

That's huge..what do you carry in there??? Should have gone with the very slim Coach..love mine. I'll show it to you sometime.

[TraderJoe]

After lots of looking, one purchase-and-return, I settled on the Water Buffalo Compact ID Wallet. (http://www.coach.com/content/product.aspx?product_no=8634&category_id=53)

It seems almost perfect. It's small, but still has a full length bill compartment.:thumbup1:

Looks good...thanks for the update. :biggrin:

[MacArthur Mike]

My wife just bought me a Bosca wallet in the old leather line. It is a beautiful cognac color. I absolutely love it and I highly recommend.

www.bosca.com

[_JP_]

I'm very happy with the Buxton Double ID Passcase (http://cgi.ebay.com/LEATHER-MENS-DOUBLE-ID-PASSCASE-WALLET-Buxton-36826_W0QQitemZ200060200816QQihZ010QQcategoryZ1054 10QQcmdZViewItem) that I purchased over a year ago. All leather, one flip out ID window is stitched in, the other is removable. A thick bill-fold style that you know is in your pocket, although removing the one ID case from it slims it down. I got it at Sears.

I've tried other brands and they haven't lasted for me, they usually start to fall apart after a year. Stafford has proven to be about the worst brand out there in that regard. A Dockers brand wallet wasn't much better in longevity either. I've also found that the thinner wallets allow the plastic that I carry in them to bend and break, so I'm really liking this heavy one that I have now. Not bad for about $24.00.

[drP]

These wallets are unsurpassable:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10029/verjaardagflorens2006_028_thumb1.jpg

They are from the Italian/Florentine brand The Bridge/Il Ponte:

http://www.ilpontespa.it/


Peter

[Lyrt]

http://www.ilpontespa.it/
Peter
The link doesn't work. :confused:

Edit: It works now.

[tm3]

i had a coach water buffalo wallet that cost me about $80. it wore out in a few years. it was a great design, and when new the leather was really nice. but i wasn't happy with how long it lasted.

i replaced it with a $10 leather no-name wallet that never wore out, but this one recently got bumped by

http://www.all-ett.com/

very, very thin. i carry it in my front pocket and can't even tell that it is there.

i do miss the feel of leather, however.

[bearbeard]

I guess I'll have to stick with a paper clip, then.

Anyone have change for a button?:blink:


I have seen wallets made from duct tape Ouch.

[boboakalfb]

Water Buffalo Compact ID Wallet

If their Mozzarella is any indication, they should also make a great wallet. :thumbup:

[Scotto]

A few years ago I decided to shrink my wallet size greatly, and I have never looked back. I like the style with a money clip for easy access. I have one of these (http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=Category=15-844|Level=2-3|PageID=2295|Link=Img), monogrammed, and it is a great wallet at a reasonable price.

[soulshine]

i just picked up some of these...

http://www.beza.biz/moneyclamp/catalog

one without a chain & one with.

s~s

[Randyag15]

I have also given up on the full size wallet. I have a very small wallet where I keep a few cards and IDs. Then seperate from my wallet I have a money clip. I hate having things in my pocket, the fewer the better, or the smaller the better. Having had a big wallet, once you give it up you will never go back, because who really needs that Marriott Rewards Card when they have it on file when you check in.:tongue_sm

[EL Alamein]

I use a $5.00 Bugle Boy wallet I bought about 10 years ago. It's got another decade left in it easy. I keep my money seperate in a clip but I do keep my credit cards in my wallet. I use the credit cards the most so the wallet sees a lot of action.

Chris

[smn]

My wife bought me a wallet made from rip-stop nylon. It's very good and when opened carried cards in a 2x2 array, saving lots of room. It also has two pockets for money and receipts.

Best of all, when loaded it won't dent your behind.