Posted on 12/22/2008 4:16:42 PM PST by pharmamom
Someone please explain to me the intricacies of men’s wallets. The QC needs a new one, and Max wants one of his very own for Christmas (a REAL leather one, please); so off I went in search of the same. Nordstrom’s had some that looked just like wallets for $98, while Kohl’s had some that looked just like wallets for $25 (on sale for $15). Upon close examination, I observed that some are “slim;’ some are tri-fold (others bifold), and some have “extra capacity.” I punted and bought several varieties from which the QC may choose. Max is being given no choice—he gets a bifold slimline one for $15.
I guess my befuddlement with men’s wallets matches men’s puzzlement with women’s accessories. My husband is far beyond trying to figure out my love affair with shoes; he even sometimes helps me figure out which pair to wear in the morning.
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That depends on who you’re buying them for, I just like something that fits in my back pocket comfortably.
A real man uses a money clip.
Only what I need: military ID, DL, ATM card, AAA card, and a gift card for gas worth $20.
I keep this together with an alligator clip I took of a Hadji three years ago. He won’t need it anymore...
This is why I don’t ever buy Mr. Gun a wallet. Besides, I take all his money anyway....
It has been the TRI-FOLD for me for 40 years...they last longer, hold more stuff...and I like to flip it open like a Detective Badge thingy...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Mmmm-hmmmmm. Gotta have something to keep that Chicago Wad organized.
I prefer the Swiss Army Cordura model; its a bifold, zips
completely keeping all the creditos safe, and tolerates dunking and sweat (it can be washed). Leather tends not to work for me; get all smelly and discolors the stuff in it and eventually falls apart.
Get the long kind, to hold dollars un-bent. Put it in your coat.
The folded type that men put in their back pockets have been shown to cause hip problems over many years of sitting awkwardly.
I don’t know how old your son is but when his wallet has a circular impression on it be sure not to notice.
Lyrics.
I’ve got a rubber in my wallet.
one of those little whatchamacallit’s.
i’m savin’ it for that special day.
when the right girl comes my way.
It leaves a circular impression
from all those years of compression.
i’ve had it since i turned thirteen.
i got it in a vend’n machine.
[chorus]
circ circ circular impression!
leading to a state of depression!
in my walla walla walla walla wallet!
i can’t wait to install it!
No! i can’t wait!
It’s in a little tinfoil packet.
sometimes i’m tempted to unwrap it.
it’s got a reinforced border.
i hope it’s still in working order.
“be prepared” they said in boy scouts.
i’m waiting for a chance to try it out.
i want to try this contraceptive.
but all the girls are unreceptive.
[chorus]
I’ve got a french safe in my pocket.
it’ll be the nose-cone on my rocket.
it comes direct from paris, france.
can’t wait to take it from my pants.
huhuh!
[chorus]
Simplicity and high quality are what appeal to me. The cheapies don’t wear well. And I definitely prefer bi-fold since they’re flatter in your pocket than tri-fold.
I think every guy is different, and realistically, the wallet you like is the one you’re used to. I have had bi-fold and tri-fold, and whatever I bought I eventually get used to, and that’s the one I think I like. :)
Been using tri-fold for years … serves the purpose. A place to keep all my “out-and-about” stuff like credit cards, drivers license etc. I keep all cash in my pocket not in my wallet. If I carried my cash in my wallet, I think I would want a single fold version.
Skinny. The thinnest I can find. for a while I gave up on leather wallets. I have bought a couple at the Amish store locally for a dollar that are nylon. They’re VERY thin, but they don’t last. I even used a business card wallet thingy for a while.
I’m now on some bifold. Thin enough and has enough compartments here and there and the main bill area has a divider.
Any man that cares about what shoes you’re wearing is beyond the ability of FReeper males to consult for!
This is what I love about FR. Lots of great advice (which is of no help, since no one agrees) and lots of even better humor. Love the Ballad of the Unloved Condom.
I use bifolds with a central section that has a clear part for a photo ID. The majority of the pockets MUST be oriented toward the center fold to keep credit card and such things from falling out when I open it up. Also it must be as slim as possible so that means thinner high quality leather. When I find a place that sells them I usually buy 2 or 3 because they can be hard to find. I’m not that picky about what animal the leather comes from, but it must be all genuine leather of some type so it is comfortable to wear.
I was just wondering what a wallet looks like if it doesn't look like a wallet.
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