The 13 Best Wallets For Men, Tested And Scored By Our Analyst

The best wallets for men are thoughtfully designed: They hold your essentials without creating extra bulk, and they’re made of durable materials that last over time. After testing many men’s wallets, our best pick overall is the Leatherology Thin Bifold , a classic that’s great for most guys and also a Vetted reader favorite.

For more specialized needs, we like the Dango T01 , a versatile and tactical design, and for a splurge, you can’t go wrong with Tom Ford’s soft grain leather cardholder . The best men's wallets combine clever designs with smart storage and security features. To find options that suit a variety of different tastes and needs, we talked to men’s fashion experts and consulted with senior fashion editor Kari Molvar .

Then, Forbes Vetted content strategy analyst Luke Frangis tested out our editor’s picks and shared in depth feedback. Whether your style leans minimalist, rugged or traditional, here are the best men’s wallets that we’d carry ourselves or give as holiday gifts. (And for more recommendations, we also rounded up the best leather wallets and best slim wallets ).

Best Wallets For Men: Editor’s Picks Best Wallet For Men Overall Leatherology Colors: 8 total, including Black Onyx and Cognac | Materials: Vegetable tanned leather | Warranty: One year limited warranty against defects in materials or craftsmanship The top pick in our Best Leather Wallets For Men story , 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.

Despite all the storage, the design is thin and fits neatly in a front or back pocket. This pick also comes 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, and it’s efficiently designed with 9 sections for cards, coins and currency. The strategic arrangement of card slots at varying heights facilitates a quick, comprehensive view of all cards at a glance.

Its sleek appearance in black is visually appealing, and the gold imprinted initials add a personalized touch that I love.” Best Leather Wallets For Men Shinola Colors: Tan and Black | Materials: Vegetable tanned Horween leather, faille lined card pockets | Warranty: Not listed 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 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.” Amazon Colors: 11 total, including Steel Blue and Milled Beige | Materials: Leather | Warranty: 12 month warranty 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.” Best Bifold Wallet For Men amazon Colors: Brown and Dark Brown | Materials: Leather | Warranty: Not listed 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 six 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: “I appreciate the straightforward, traditional design of this wallet. 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.” Best Tactical Wallet For Men Dango Colors: Rawhide, Redline and Jet Black | Materials: Leather, aluminum | Warranty: One year limited warranty for defects in materials and workmanship 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 over 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.” Best Minimalist Wallets For Men Bellroy Colors: 7 total, including Caramel and Java | Materials: Premium eco tanned leather | Warranty: Three year warranty covering defects in materials and craftsmanship 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 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.” smythson Colors: 10 total, including Navy and Taupe | Materials: Crossgrain calf leather | Warranty: Repair services offered on case by case basis London based Smythson of Bond Street designs men’s accessories with form and function in mind.

This wallet—named the best slim wallet overall in our review and based on extensive testing— has external card slots and a central compartment that can accommodate an ID, credit cards and spare cash without adding unnecessary bulk to your back pocket. If you’re looking for an ultra minimalist wallet, this checks all the boxes.

For an added fee, you can add customized touches, including a monogram and a personalized motif. Best Money Clips For Men Mark & Graham Colors: Black, Chocolate and Tan | Materials: Leather | Warranty: Not listed 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.” Amazon Colors: 14 total, including Black and Vintage Brown | Materials: Carbon fiber, faux leather (depending on style) | Warranty: Not listed A money clip is essential for those who prefer to pay in cash; this bifold wallet from Travando features one made of sleek, sturdy stainless steel, which keeps your bills from falling out.

Constructed out of RFID blocking carbon fiber (or faux leather, depending on the style), the wallet offers 11 storage slots and a convenient front tab for assessing essential cards out on the fly. What the reviews say: “The addition of the money clip is a brilliant feature. It securely holds my cash in place, preventing it from slipping out or getting disorganized,” says one Amazon buyer.

“The clip is sturdy and reliable, providing peace of mind that my money is safe and secure.” Best RFID Wallet For Men Amazon Colors: 8 total, including Walnut Wood and Army Green | Materials: Carbon fiber with metal finishes | Warranty: Lifetime warranty Mountain Voyage’s wallet is protective in more ways than one: It’s made of a durable, scratch resistant carbon fiber casing and boasts state of the art RFID blocking technology for identity theft prevention.

The compact design is only 0.35 inches thick, yet holds more than most slim tactical wallets—15 cards and eight bills. The removable money clip is an added bonus, offering flexible functionality for your daily needs. What our tester says: “The aluminum is pleasantly soft to the touch, but light scratches can permanently mark the material up.

It’s super light and small, and this would be an ideal option if you want a low profile wallet and don’t carry a lot of cards.” Best Luxury Wallet For Men Nordstrom Colors: Black | Materials: Soft grain calfskin leather | Warranty: Not listed This Tom Ford soft grain leather card holder is one of the most beautiful wallets you may have the pleasure to carry.

It’s crafted in Italy from calfskin leather with reinforced stitching, so it'll hold its structure for years to come. The wallet has six card slots, three on each side, and a center slip pocket for receipts or bills. It’s a streamlined option for a man who doesn’t need to carry a lot of cash or an abundance of cards.

Plus, the monogram hardware adds a sophisticated touch. What our tester says: “The wallet is an ideal size that easily fits into my palm with a pleasing, professional look and feel. The leather has an ample grip that stays secure in my pocket and I can effortlessly retrieve my 10 cards, even with multiple cards stored in a single slot.” Best Affordable Wallets For Men Amazon Colors: 11 total, including Raven Crosshatch and Light Taupe | Materials: 100% polyester | Warranty: Not listed It’s easy to get carried away and spend three figures on a wallet, but there are some excellent budget priced alternatives.

Herschel’s Hank Wallet is a versatile picks that appeals to anyone on the go: It has multiple card slots, an ID window, bill compartment and a RFID blocking layer—a feature that prevents electronic pickpocketing. This pick is available in 11 designs, making it easy to find a good style match. What the reviews say: “I decided to skip the ultra slim trend after finding it difficult to fit everything I needed into my wallet including cash,” says an Amazon reviewer.

“This wallet still manages to stay slim even with extra cards. I don’t feel the need to stuff receipts elsewhere in my pocket or jam dollar bills into a tight slot or clip. It even has space for my tile tracker card.” Amazon Colors: 32 total, including Black and Coffee | Materials: Leather with polyester lining | Warranty: Not listed For those who prefer to tuck their wallet into their front pocket, this ultra slim pick is the way to go.

You’ll find plenty of thoughtful details in its streamlined design, including a finger hole for easily slipping cards out as well as a transparent window for your photo ID or work badge. The RFID blocking leather wallet comes in dozens of patterns and finishes, each at a very affordable price. What the reviews say: “Easily fits in front pocket and holds everything I use on a daily basis including a place for cash.

Everything fits snugly but not so tightly that I have to work to get a card or cash out. Should have ditched my traditional wallet for this years ago. Love it.” Why Trust Forbes Vetted How We Chose The Best Wallets For Men Our tester road tested a variety of top wallets to find the truly best options.

How To Pick The Best Men’s Wallet For You Men’s style and fashion experts Derek Lall, Jian DeLeon and Joseph Tang weigh in on what to consider when shopping for a men’s wallet. Keep the following pointers in mind when choosing the right wallet for your needs and preferences. “Leather and nylon are the best materials for a wallet,” says Lall.

“With something that goes in and out of your pocket or a bag, you want a material that is smooth and durable, and something that can withstand consistent use.” DeLeon agrees. “Leather breaks in nicely, conforms to what you put in it, and develops a patina that gives your wallet a sense of personalization.” DeLeon suggests putting the wallet in your front and back pockets before buying.

“It’s like test driving a car,” he says. “Put your stuff in it and see how it feels, but more importantly make sure it fits securely inside the pocket and isn’t annoying when you sit down.” Tang says to keep your wallet as slender as possible. “A slim wallet can fit multiple cards and minimize the clutter that can accumulate in a larger wallet,” he says.

“If there is room, you will tend to fill it, so keep your wallet light enough to carry only what you need to get by.” The Tom Ford cardholder's compact size makes it ideal for guys who like to travel light. Zipper or no zipper? “For every day, I suggest a classic bi fold—it’s slim and easy to carry,” says Tang.

However, if you are traveling, and need something that’s large enough to fit a passport and different currencies, a zipper is useful. Lall has a zippered wallet for that very reason. “I travel enough that it doubles as a place to put coins,” he says. “It’s also infinitely more elegant than Velcro.” Look for wallets with neat and even stitching and no loose threads.

The overall construction, including how it's stitched together and the alignment of compartments, plays a significant role in the wallet's durability and longevity. High quality wallets often have superior a “build” that minimizes wear and tear. The number and type of compartments in a wallet are important to consider for functionality.

While a clear slot for an ID and a specific compartment for coins can be useful, too many compartments can lead to bulkiness and make the wallet hard to navigate. Consider wallets with a dedicated space for bills and multiple card slots, and possibly a hidden compartment for added security. With the rise of contactless theft, RFID blocking wallets have become more relevant.

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and many credit and debit cards, as well as passports, now come with RFID chips. These chips store personal information that can be read wirelessly. RFID blocking wallets are designed to shield these cards and documents from such unauthorized scans. They typically contain materials that interfere with radio waves, making it difficult for remote readers to access the information stored on RFID chips within the wallet.

This adds an extra layer of security for individuals carrying RFID enabled cards. While not essential for everyone, an RFID blocking feature is an option to consider if you’re looking for extra peace of mind. Lastly, the price of the wallet is an important factor. Quality wallets can be found at various price points, so it's not necessary to spend excessively.

However, investing in a high quality wallet can be more economical in the long run, as a well made wallet tends to last longer. Your personal style should also guide your choice, whether you prefer classic, minimalist, or contemporary designs. More Men’s Fashion Stories To Shop:.