Buy It For Life
Leather Wallets

Updated May 21, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality leather wallets and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Saddleback Leather Wallet

Durable, high-quality leather wallets designed to last for decades, developed a loyal following for their craftsmanship.

Extremely durable
Develops a rich patina
High-quality craftsmanship

My Saddleback was retired this year. I had it since ~2010. Can't give a better reference than that.
– toomanymatts_

I’ve got a few saddleback leather wallets from a decade ago that are still perfect. Check em out
– xyz4533

I've had a Saddleback bifold wallet for 8 years and it still looks new.
– bugalaman

Available at Saddleback Leather

Bellroy Wallet

Minimalist, slim wallets known for their lightweight design and practical features, well-regarded for quality.

Minimalist design
Lightweight
Practical features

I've had a Bellroy bifold for the last 5 or 6 years. It has held up well.
– MrJoeMoose

I’m a Bellroy fan for the same reason. My wallet full is half as thick as an empty saddleback or similar wallet.
– imahawki

I’ve gifted Bellroy’s Hide and Seek wallet and the recipients have really liked the wallet.
– CuteResist

Popov Leather Wallet

High-quality leather wallets handcrafted in Canada, offering a lifetime warranty.

Handcrafted
Lifetime warranty
High-quality leather

Popov is a small company that makes a ton of great leather items, their wallets included.
– CptPoo

Popov leather. I think they have a lifetime warranty and I have a bifold leather wallet from them that has no flaws after years of daily stuffed use.
– shoshannahthewarlock

+1 for Popov. I bought my first from them off a reddit plug, and I’ve been buying from them every year since.
– andersaur

Available at Popov Leather

North Star Leather Wallet

Full-grain leather wallets made by a reputable company known for their durability and excellent customer service.

Durable
Excellent customer service
Full-grain leather

North Star Leather wallets. They’re even on Reddit and can answer any of your questions!
– billythygoat

I highly recommend North Star leather, who is also a reddit or who chimes in all over the place with leather making knowledge.
– unknown

North Star Leather is supposed to be excellent, according to other posts on this sub.
– Gnochi

Available at North Star Leather

Hanks Leather Wallet

American-made leather wallets with a reputation for durability and good design, also known for their belts.

Durable
Good design
American-made

Hanks, the company often lauded on this sub for making BIFL belts, also makes wallets.
– pauliep13

I bought my wallet from a farmer's market 15 years ago. Once a year I treat it with some type of leather care cream, and I've taken it to be re stiched at a western shop once.
– quietcoyote99