Men's Wallets

The Italian style is wider than it is tall: banknotes are folded in half to fit inside, and it fits into a trouser pocket. The European style is taller: banknotes remain flat, but it is better suited for a jacket pocket. The choice depends on how you carry it.

A classic wallet offers 4 to 8 card slots, sometimes more on larger sizes. Beyond eight cards, it becomes thick and loses its shape. Keep your essential cards and leave loyalty cards in your phone or a secondary case.

If you rarely use coins, a wallet without a coin pocket remains slimmer and more comfortable in your pocket. If you often pay with cash, a zippered or flap compartment prevents losing change. A separate coin purse is another solution.

In a front trouser pocket or a closed inside jacket pocket. The back pocket is most exposed to pickpockets and causes wear and tear to the leather. When traveling, a crossbody bag or a zippered pocket provides extra protection.

Good leather has a soft and uniform feel, a natural scent, and well-finished, dyed, or stitched edges. The seams should be tight and straight. Full-grain cowhide, which retains the original surface of the hide, is the most durable and develops a patina over time.