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10 Not So Normal Wallets

April 30, 2012 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Here’s the chronological progression of how males tend to store their currency & ID as they age:

Sock —> Velcro Wallet —> Plain Leather Wallet —> Estate/Tombstone

As Tony Kornheiser would say on Pardon the Interruption:  “That’s it.”  That’s the list.  Sure some swear by a card case, or a few use a card case only when in a suit, but the vast majority of guys carry one kind of wallet for their entire lives.  Is it a waste of time and money to have more than one wallet?  That’s up to you guys in the comments.  Here’s some temptation in the meantime:
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Jack Spade Monza Green – $50.00 or black – $125
Of course the green is the one on sale.

Yeah.  Green.  Could use a sale on the black, since the perforations are odd enough.  You guys have seen these before.  Perforations are made to look like the steering wheels on old sports cars.  But Green?

 

Chester Mox Chestnut Brogue Wallet – $50.00
Personalization available as well.

With just one slot, it’s really more of a card case, but it has an incredible look and feel.  Made here in the USA from especially soft and flexible chestnut Horween leather.  Personalization is available for an extra ten bucks, and usually your name will go on the front under the perforations, with the Chester Mox logo on the back.  They might be able to move that around for you.  Wallet shown on left didn’t have a logo put on there for some reason.  My name is on the back in picture on right.

 

J. Fold Contrast Stitch Wallet – $28.00 ($59.50)
Who's up for ping-pong?

Still has the earth tones of a standard bill fold, but with that white stitched line down the center, it’s no where near a standard wallet.  Leans green.  Heavily.

 

Filson Credit Card Wallet – $55.50
Made in the USA.

Okay all you zero-tolerance logo fellas.  Are you willing to make an exception on this one?  A bit of a rugged odd duck for sure.  Eight credit card slots on the inside, bow-tie shaped cutout on the exterior exposing the canvas.  Available with tan canvas for, well, a lot more.

 

Johnston & Murphy Woven Slimfold – $85.00
Baskety.

A pretty standard color, perhaps a bit lighter than most brown wallets, but you can’t miss the woven exterior.  Looks like if you hold it wrong you’ll find yourself in one of those Chinese Finger Traps.

 

Brooks Brothers “Football” Billfold – $48.00
Stripes at warp speed.

Italian calfskin leather with a canvas stripe on the exterior.  Has more than a little bit of a prep feel to it.

 

J. Crew Cognac Leather Wallet – $75.00
Speaker Boehner?

Most guys don’t usually seek out wallets that share a hue with George Hamilton’s face.  Pull this out of your pocket and you’re likely to hear the color before you see it.

 

Property of… Chuck Wallet – $78.00
A dozen or so colors/patterns available.

You can’t escape gingham and checks.  No matter how hard you try.  Waxed coated canvas on the exterior, calf on the interior.  And one of those moleskin-notebook-type of elastic bands around the outside.

 

J. Crew Factory Inside Out Wallet – $16.50
Black Glenplaid on the left.

Inside out wallets are the mules of the wallet world.  Not quite horse, not quite donkey.  Five different color/pattern options for this one.  Might be a good option for the guy who wants to go light when in a summer suit, but doesn’t want a card case and a money clip.

Thoughts guys?  Are wallets one of those accessories that guys just don’t swap out that often?  Leave it all below.

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: brooks brothers, Chester Mox, Filson, J. Crew, J. Fold, Jack Spade, johnston & murphy, Joseph Abboud, Property Of, wallet

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Comments

  1. HeyHoLetsGo says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Just found this new start-up company and bought the Gentleman’s Wallet.  Best wallet/money clip/card holder I’ve ever had.  Maybe its just for those sporting types, but I’m digging the shotgun shell design. 

    http://www.overunderclothing.com/Product_9.html

  2. Fallonglobal says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Big fan of Chester Mox wallets….one of the best recommendations I’ve found on Dappered.  I own the flap wallet. It was a steal at $55.

  3. Almanac says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I was just part of a menswear pop-up show called Confirmed Stock and got to meet the amazing guy behind Corter Leather. Very reasonable price for handmade wallets that are gorgeous and will probably last longer than many of the ones above.  Check them out http://corterleather.bigcartel.com/

  4. Foh-shay says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    No love for Jetsam? Bought one from the “Spiffy Lumberjack” line last week – great idea and quality wallets.

    http://shop.carryjetsam.com/ 

  5. John says

    April 30, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I have the brooks brothers striped wallet. Love it except for I don’t see the fabric portion lasting very long. There’s a reason why wallets are usually made of leather.

  6. mcjorge says

    April 30, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I purchased a Chester Mox wallet similar to the above, no holes, 4 or 5 months ago and the leather is stretching so that my cards and cash slipped out yesterday.  Looks great, but…

    Im going back to my ol standby, the Grand Band.  This is the thinnest, least obtrusive money/card holder I’ve found.  I Sat next to an old guy at a bar a few years ago and he pulled this out and dropped it on the bar, the rest is history.  I use the plain black Jumbo Replacement bands, no metal thing, just the band.  They last about 6 months, and are about a buck a piece.

    Anyway, thought I’d share another option.

    http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Stainless-Steel-Rubber-Money/dp/B006X0SL1G
    http://www.grandbandrubberbands.com/ 

  7. Greg_S says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    This is my favorite after a long wallet search. Made in the US. High quality leather.

    http://www.hickorees.com/brand/maxx–unicorn/product/brown-leather-bi-fold-wallet

  8. anonymatt says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I just bought this from Makr carry goods: http://makr.com/angle-wallet-ox-blood-chromexcel
    I relocated from a Slimmy (http://www.koyono.com/Slimmy-Slim-Wallet-Alternative-p/m17546.htm) It is expensive, for a couple pieces of leather stitched together, but I do like it. Simple and straightforward, and the only branding is a ‘Makr Carry Goods’ indentation that is hardly noticeable. I like the angle so it doesn’t stick out of those pockets that are just a little too shallow.

    I’m trying to lighten the plastic in my wallet, so this weekend I ordered duplicates of some cards to leave them in both vehicles. I’m left with a license, credit card, debit card, insurance card, public transit pass, and work badge (thicker than a CC). This will push the limits of the Makr wallet whenever I have cash in there..

    When will we be able to pay for stuff with our smart phones? Come on, future, you’re too slow!

  9. Butch_Zee says

    April 30, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi64t3zhDRQ

    Says it all.

  10. Nicholas Crawford says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I like having all the green inside of my wallet. 😉

  11. Jeremy says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I have the non-brogue version of that Chester Mox wallet. Absolutely love it! Great bargain and top notch customer service!

  12. Derek Harms says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    That Architect wallet is one of the best things I’ve seen on Dappered that’s not Cindy Crawford in shorts.

  13. Six 22 says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Zeroz makes my favorite wallets and are awesome guys

  14. Julian says

    April 30, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    I was a big fan of Braithwaite wallets before they went out of business. Very classy designs. I have one of theirs and also an Aspinal of London.

  15. Howard says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    I own a ton of wallets but the one I’ve fallen in love with is the Noah Lambert wallet in chestnut.  I actually think I’ll own and use it for life.  Definitely one that gets better with age.

  16. eyo says

    April 30, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Anyone have any experience with the Chester Mox? It looks awesome, but how many cards does it fit? Is it difficult to get a card out, and do they slip out sometimes?

  17. JHO says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I have one and it fits 5 quite nicely. I’ve never had a card slip out. Also, the customer service is awesome and I recommend you try them out.

  18. Jonathan E. McAtee says

    May 1, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I’ll attest for the J. Crew Factory ‘Inside Out’ wallet. I carry the seersucker one every day. They’re only supposed to hold 4 cards, but once they wear in a bit you can get 8 in there.

  19. eyo says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Did it stretch out over time to hold more? Also, did you get the Horween or Italian Calf leather? I’m wondering what the difference is.

  20. Don says

    May 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I’m buying the Saddleback Wallet Sleeve.  Small…holds card, cash, ID….$22 shipped.  

    http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Wallet-Sleeve.html?sc=8&category=87

    Thank you!

  21. Jeremy says

    May 1, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    I have the #101 Slim Black Vertical Dogleg (similar to the one above). It says it holds 8+ cards, I keep only 5 in there. I’ve had it a little over a year. Never had a card slip out once.

  22. eyo says

    May 1, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Looks nice! Like a cheaper version of the Chester Mox.

  23. theSman says

    May 2, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Haven’t found a wallet yet that is as thin as this and holds as much.  I’m on my 3rd one in 6 years, but for $20 bucks, you can’t really go wrong.

    http://www.beltoutlet.com/dopfronpocge.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle&gclid=CMCQ_d__4a8CFQc4nAodgFBGUQ

  24. eyo says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Don, how many cards can it fit?

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