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).

 

[modern man]

Kenneth Cole

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

 

[boboakalfb]

I have a Tumi 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 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

 

[ada8356]

I have a Tumi 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.

 

[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!

 

[castlecraver]

I HIGHLY recommend Vaja Cases leathergoods (www.vajacases.com, or here for men's wallets). 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

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!

 

[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!

I might could do that, but I don't go in there as often as I do THE JUDGE'S!

 

[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.

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

 

[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?