Let’s face it, everyone can use a good-quality wallet.
However, our Men’s Style editors are further pushing the message to: everyone can use a high-quality leather wallet.
And NO, we don’t mean your dad’s battered old bi-fold.
But with millions of wallets on the market, how do you choose? We think it’s time to ditch the wallets of yesterday and opt for a stylish wallet that’s packed with innovative tech that protects your sensitive data and streamlines your day-to-day life.
Our Men’s Style Editors put their two favorite brands – best-sellers, Ekster’s Parliament Wallet and Fossil’s Derrick Bifold – head-to-head to see which is the better accessory for a guy like you:
Key Similarities:
- Both have RFID (Radio-frequency identification) blocking, so your cards are protected from skimming
- Both hold cards and cash
- Both come in a variety of colors
Key Differences:
- Ekster uses premium, high-quality leather with gold-rated Leather Working Group environmental protocols | Fossil wallet interiors are polyester
- Ekster offers traditional styles plus contemporary designs | Fossil offers bi-fold designs
- Ekster has easy card access – no need to open the wallet | Fossil has conventional card-holding pockets
- Ekster can hold up to 12 cards | Fossil holds 6 cards
Thoughts On Ekster:
Ekster wallets can hold up to 12 cards! Many models include an easy-access button that fans out your cards – just one click and voilà, all your needed cards! Even better, Ekster wallets feature RFID protection, which stops data skimmers from swiping your private info and stealing your money and identity.
Ekster’s Parliament Wallet is sleek and attractive, thanks to its handcrafted, sustainable leather. Starting at 0.15 inches (0.38cm). Finally, a slim wallet that holds all of your essentials with no unwanted bulging!
Have we talked about Ekster’s Tracker Card? It’s a solar-powered, card-sized tracker that makes your wallet unlosable. No need to worry about staying charged – this small but powerful card only requires 3 hours of sunlight to last for 2 months. All you have to do is ask your smartphone where your wallet is, and you’ll find your belongings via Bluetooth.
Bonus: The tracker card also works both ways. Should it get misplaced, you have the ability to ping your phone from your wallet and vice versa.
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Thoughts On Fossil:
The Derrick RFID Bifold with Flip ID is a well-made, traditional bi-fold wallet that does everything a basic wallet should do – Fossil has undeniably nailed the classic leather wallet look.
Beyond its leather design, Fossil’s Bifold comes with RFID protection, but there’s not much else in terms of tech.
This $50 wallet has 6 card slots for debit/credit cards – hardly enough in this day and age. Unlike Ekster’s wallets, once you add a few cards and bills, the Fossil wallet gets bulky and impractical.
Back to the design. At first glance, its leather surface has a nice, dark finish. But the interior is 100% polyester, and it only comes in three colors, and its interior is 100% polyester. While we all appreciate a nice leather exterior, online reviews mention how easily Fossil wallets crack and peel.
Besides, polyester linings aren’t the most durable.
Final Verdict:
Sure, Fossil’s Bifold is well-constructed. But it lacks the effortless sophistication of Ekster‘s exciting line-up and tech features that bring their wallets into the 21st century. Between tracking, ease of access to cards, and data protection, Ekster is an industry pioneer when it comes to truly making wallets smart.
Between the two, Ekster wallets are slimmer, more affordable, and have the most intuitive features. If you’re looking for a convenient, trackable, and aesthetically pleasing wallet, Ekster is the clear winner.
Streamline your day-to-day and level up your style game with an Ekster wallet.
