These wallets will make him think he’s walking in the footsteps of Einstein.
Filling the role of a boyfriend is hard work. It is mostly hindered by the fact that, well, we’re men. We are indecisive. We forget things. We’re sometimes clueless.
Lucky for us, we have you, our girlfriends (or sometimes boyfriends), to help us move through life without making asses of ourselves.
So if your boyfriend needs a little boost in the gray matter, buy him one of these 7 brilliant wallets. They won’t help him pass his MCATs or his GED, but his usefulness might increase a point or two.
1. Top Pick: Ekster Senate with solar tracker
Sean Connery would have loved this quick access card wallet from Ekster.
Have you ever imagined your boyfriend being classy like one of those guys from the old movies who immediately whip out a lighter for his lady’s cigarette? Even though that may not be the thing anymore, the Ekster Senate can definitely replicate that move.
Along with its classy look, trimmed out in top-grain leather, this cardholder has a quick card access feature that pops out 6 cards into a fan with the click of the button. It’s so efficient it’s been compared to a switchblade. (Yeah!)
After your lemon drop martini and the check comes at the restaurant, watch the move your boyfriend pulls to pay the bill. You may even have one of those “bite your lip” moments.
Even with his suave moves, he is still a man, prone to losing things. So if you buy this wallet, don’t forget to add the Ekster solar tracker. It will help save him from himself.
- Dimensions: 4.1″ x 2.3″
- Materials: Premium American hides by ECCO from LWG gold-rated tanneries
- Capacity: 10 cards plus cash folded over twice under money strap
- Warranty: 1 year
2. The Ridge
This is the original metal “sandwich style” card holder wallet and still the best.
The Ridge is a man’s wallet. A card holder wallet, to be exact. I take the sleek Ridge out of my front pocket and in a flash, I’ve completed my transaction and I’m out the door. Sis. Boom. Ba. No beating around the proverbial bush.
The Ridge securely holds up to 12 cards with either a money band or money strap for cash and receipts. Oh yeah, it’s made of aluminum. Not only will it add that certain “rugged look,” it’ll also hold up against falls, trips, drops, and any other potential disaster that your man will undoubtedly conjure up. And none of the cards will be bent or broken in the process.
It’s one of the smallest wallets there are, the same size as the cards it holds. It’s simple, minimalist, and will convince your guy to dump his disorganized old bifold and embark towards a lifestyle without all the clutter and chaos. Baby steps.
- Dimensions: 3.37″ x 2.25″
- Weight: 2 oz empty
- Materials: Aluminum, titanium, or carbon fiber
- Capacity: up to 12 cards plus cash under the money clip
- Warranty: Lifetime
3. Trayvax Original 2.0
The Trayvax is designed and built to be more durable than its owner.
Sometimes, your man may need a little bit of an ego boost. I vouch for the Trayvax Original 2.0 wallet. It’s a full-fledged tactical wallet, made with plates of stainless steel and aluminum laced together with mil-spec (military specifications) paracord.
I imagine this being the wallet that Jason Bourne uses. Don’t believe me? Just try it. Give him this wallet and let him know that he reminds you of Jason Bourne. The look on his face will be priceless.
Even maxed out with 15 cards and 5 bills of cash, it will still fit in most small pockets. As long as you’re helping him add to his masculinity, be sure to remind him of that shopping trip he owes you. Just make sure he cleans out his car first.
- Dimensions: 4.125″ x 2.625″
- Weight: 2.4 oz
- Materials: Aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel
- Capacity: 15 cards and 5 bills
- Warranty: 65-year heirloom
4. Recycled Firefighter Fire Hose Rookie
Made in the USA by a full time firefighter from genuine recycled fire hose.
Now, you may not have yourself a firefighter for a boyfriend, but you can have something close. The Fire Hose Rookie is a bifold wallet made from recycled fire hose. The very same stuff that carries the water that protects life and property.
Why this wallet?
First of all, there is nothing else like it. The hose won’t fray because it’s edged in heavy nylon. On the inside is full-grain leather with enough slots for about 8 cards. On the back there’s a wide elastic strap for cash.
Second, your boyfriend will be one step closer to looking like that hottie firefighter who pops up in TV commercials. This wallet is tough, so much so that it needs a little break-in time. Old firehose is definitely not good quilt-making material. He’ll appreciate the opportunity to bend this bifold wallet to his will.
- Dimensions: 4.125″ x 2.75′
- Materials: Recycled fire hose, T-90 thread, 1″ mil-spec nylon
- Capacity: 8-12 cards plus cash folded in thirds under exterior elastic money strap
- Warranty: Lifetime
5. Bellroy Hide and Seek
A luxurious leather bifold with two hidden compartments for cash and coins.
This Bellroy Hide and Seek bifold is the safest choice of all. It has an old school vibe but modernizes it with environmentally certified leather and a secret compartment for cash. Bellroy only makes high-quality leather wallets so there is no carbon fiber, tracking mechanism, or aluminum superstructure lurking beneath.
This wallet has a really slim bifold design, perfect for fitting into the skinny jeans his mother bought him for Christmas. Now it’s your turn to give him a thin enough wallet that will fit in his front pocket.
It holds 5-12 cards comfortably plus cash. And there’s RFID protection, too, so his bank account doesn’t get cleaned out before he finally pops the question.
There’s also a hidden coin pouch for change or a spare house key. When’s the last time he locked himself out of the house? Let’s not go there.
- Dimensions: 4.5″ x 3.75″
- Materials: Premium environmentally certified leather
- Capacity: 5 – 12 cards plus cash in flat bill section
- Warranty: 3 years
6. Fantom R
Pull up on the lever and the Fantom R will eject up to 13 cards into a perfect fan.
The other wallets on this list are all things that your boyfriend doesn’t realize he needs. However, this is where you get to flex your genius skills and give him something that he’ll appreciate, but he just didn’t know existed.
The Fantom R is an awesome card holder wallet that, with the flip of a lever, displays all of his credit cards like he is holding a hand of cards. With its unique tapered shape and carbon fiber finish, it will get plenty of attention when he uses it. There is even an optional tracker accessory that will help any numskull find their wallet.
Designed and shipped from Canada, there is really nothing quite like it. Amaze him with this unique and awesome gift. And congratulate yourself for choosing it.
- Dimensions: 4.6″ x 2.8″
- Materials: Aluminum
- Capacity: depends on model, either 4-7, 5-10, or 7-13 cards
- Warranty: Lifetime
7. Flipside 4
Press a button and this secure wallet opens up just like a flip phone.
There are a few people out there, like myself, who really miss flip phones. Well, the Flipside 4 wallet will bring some of that nostalgia back. With the press of a button, the top of the wallet flips out just like an old school flip phone.
I personally use this wallet a lot when I travel. It is low key enough not to draw attention to itself. However, it holds cash, credit cards and business cards with relative ease. You can add the optional Flip Sidekick that clips onto the outside of the wallet if you want card access without opening the wallet.
Guys are into nostalgic things more today than ever before. We are playing original Nintendos now, we are excited to see Big League Chew….they’re throwbacks to the good old days of our childhoods. The Flipside 4 is a great way to bring back some awesome feelings.
- Dimensions: 4.125″ x 2.75″
- Materials: Polycarbonate plastic
- Capacity: 7 cards plus 10 bills in cash slot
- Warranty: 2 years
