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The Best Wallets for Men: 12 Great Options for Every Guy

Whether you're looking for something minimalist or a bit more meaty, one of these dozen wallets will have you covered.

by Jon Gugala
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Whether you’re a card-carrying minimalist or like to have everything — bills, cards, coins, photos, rewards cards, and sandwich punchcards — handy, you need a wallet that holds it all without adding any bulge. The best men’s wallets are well-engineered, so they look slim even when they’re stuffed full. Ideally, the best men’s wallets should also last for years, and only get better-looking as time goes by.

Rugged leather, waxed canvas, technical fabrics, and synthetic weaves all pop up in the modern space, right along side the classic and traditionalist sleek leather wallet. There are some new tech innovations, too, such as radio frequency identification (RFID)-blocking wallet to help prevent credit card and identity theft. These are good to know about but, really, they’re extras. What you want is form and function.

Whether you like to project fatherly sophistication or keep it light, whether you’re going for luxury or minimalist bifold, there’s a wallet here for you. Here are some to consider.

The Best Wallets for Men

Bellroy Hide & Seek Leather Wallet

We love Bellroy's sublime leather goods, and this billfold, made from environmentally certified leather, is a perfect example of the brand's minimalist aesthetic. We could go on for days about the beauty of this wallet, with its slim profile, bifold closure, and RFID protection. But it speaks for itself. It fits five to 12 cards, and even has space for coins.

$90
Filson Front Pocket Leather Wallet

This buttery-soft, bifold leather case from Filson is made from vegetable-tanned bridle leather and designed with rounded corners so it fits comfortably in the front pocket of pants or a shirt. There's a cash compartment, if you're into carrying around the greenbacks, and heavy-duty nylon threading for extra durability.

$75
Tanner Goods Utility Bifold

Handmade in Portland from tooling leather, Tanner Goods are always worth collecting. This wallet embodies tradition and utility under a stamp of originality, with its embossed camo design. Simple, slim, and handsome, with room for plenty of bills and cards.

$110
Dango D01 Dapper Bifold Pen Wallet
Magic Wallet Flap Boy Slim
Dango M1 Maverick Spec-Ops Wallet
Herschel Supply Co. Hank Wallet
Rustico Knox Bifold Leather Wallet

We could laud its features — like that it has space for eight cards and a healthy stack of bills, without looking stuffed to the gills or bulking out your pocket. But what sells this wallet for us is its beautiful chestnut-brown leather. Thick and supple, it looks good out of the box but better with a few months’ wear. These wallets are handmade in Lindon, Utah, from top-grain leather.

$50
Royce New York RFID Blocking Card Holder

A sleek, minimalist card holder, with RFID blocking to keep your banking and credit card info out of nefarious hands. Made from beautifully smooth top-grain Nappa leather.

$70
Red Wing Heritage Card Holder
L.L. Bean Waxed Canvas Wallet

If you like classic materials, this old-school billfold is for you. Minimalist design but with plenty of room for cash and cards. Made with durable, water-resistant waxed cotton canvas and trimmed with full-grain leather, the idea is that it's affordable but lasts forever. Has a full-length bill compartment, with plenty of room for cards of all kinds.

$40
Speck Products Presidio Wallet

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