Our Editorial Mission

All The Wallets exists to help you find the right wallet. Whether that means reviewing a new release, calling out a brand that overpromises, explaining the difference between two materials, or digging up a wallet from 2015 that nobody talks about anymore, the goal is always the same: honest, informed, and useful content from someone who genuinely cares about this stuff.

I am James, the founder, sole writer, and editor of this site. I have been reviewing wallets for over a decade and own a collection of more than 500 of them. That experience is the foundation of everything published here.

Editorial Standards

All The Wallets is fully independent. No brand is permitted to view, edit, or approve any review or article before it is published. Sending me a wallet does not buy a positive review. It buys an honest one.

• I test products myself. Every wallet reviewed on this site has been handled, carried, and used by me personally. I do not publish reviews based on spec sheets or press releases alone. If I have not had a product in my hands, I will say so clearly.
• I am transparent about how products are obtained. Some wallets are purchased by me at full retail price. Others are sent by brands free of charge for review purposes. I will always disclose which is the case. Neither arrangement influences the outcome of a review.
• I correct mistakes. If I get something wrong, I fix it and note the correction in the article. If you spot an error, contact me directly.
• I disclose affiliate relationships. Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This never influences which products I recommend or what I say about them. I would rather lose an affiliate payment than recommend something I do not believe in.

Wallets Are Subjective. Here Is How I Handle That.

There are certain things about a wallet that are not a matter of opinion. The quality of the leather, the durability of the stitching, how precisely the hardware is machined, how a pop-up mechanism performs across repeated use. These are things that can be assessed objectively, and I do.

But a significant part of what makes a wallet great is deeply personal. The size that works perfectly for someone with a minimalist carry might feel impossibly restrictive to someone who needs to carry eight cards, a transit pass, and cash daily. A slim metal wallet that one person loves for its clean aesthetic might feel completely wrong in the hands of someone who has carried leather their whole life. A bold, characterful full-grain hide that develops a rich patina over years is exactly what some buyers are looking for and completely irrelevant to someone who just wants something practical and easy to clean.

I try to be clear throughout my reviews about which part of my assessment is objective and which is personal preference. When I say I do not like how a wallet looks, that is my taste. When I say the stitching is poor quality, that is a fact. I will always try to tell you which is which, and I will always try to give you enough information to make your own call even if you and I would reach different conclusions.

The Review Process

A review on All The Wallets is not written quickly. By the time an article or video goes live, a significant amount of time and effort has gone into producing it.

The starting point is always use. I carry every wallet I review as my primary everyday carry wallet, which means it lives in my pocket and handles everything my wallet normally handles: card access, cash, daily use across a range of situations. I do not consider myself ready to write a review until I have carried a wallet for a minimum of four weeks. Most reviews are based on six weeks of use. For wallets where longer wear is particularly relevant, such as leather products where I want to assess how the material begins to break in and develop, I will carry them for up to eight weeks before forming a final verdict.

During that period I also draw on a group of friends who have, over the years, become an invaluable part of my process. These are people with different carry habits, different hand sizes, different priorities, and different tastes to me. Passing a wallet around that group regularly surfaces observations I would not have arrived at on my own, and those perspectives find their way into my reviews even when they contradict my own initial impressions.

A meaningful portion of the research phase is spent verifying material claims. Leather sourcing, tannery origins, certifications, and construction details are not always easy to pin down and brands do not always make them transparent. I spend considerable time tracking down accurate information on where leather comes from, how it is processed, and whether the claims a brand makes about their materials stand up. Where I cannot verify something, I will say so rather than repeat a claim I cannot confirm.

It is only once that process is complete, the carry period, the additional feedback, and the research, that I sit down to write the article or film the video. The goal is to produce something that is genuinely useful rather than something that is simply timely.

How I Review Wallets

Every review on All The Wallets follows a consistent structure, though the specific sections may vary depending on the type of wallet being reviewed.

• First impressions and unboxing. Packaging matters and I cover it where relevant, particularly for premium products where the unboxing experience is part of the brand's proposition.
• Look and design. I describe the wallet's aesthetic honestly, including when I do not personally like how it looks. Design is subjective and I try to make that clear.
• Materials and build quality. I assess the leather, hardware, stitching, and construction in detail. Where possible I note the tannery, leather type, and any relevant certifications.
• Functionality and daily use. I carry the wallet as my everyday carry for a meaningful period before forming a verdict. For most reviews this means a minimum of several weeks.
• Durability. Where I have used a wallet over a longer period, I will provide an update on how it has held up. Some of my reviews cover wallets I have owned for years.
• Verdict and value. I give a clear, honest assessment of whether the wallet is worth buying at its price point. I try to avoid sitting on the fence.

How I Source Products

Wallets come to me in one of three ways. I purchase them myself, a brand sends them as a loan for review purposes, or a brand sends them as a gift to keep. All three arrangements are disclosed in the relevant article or review. In all cases, the review remains entirely my own.

If a brand has reached out proactively and supplied a product, that will be stated. If I bought it with my own money, that will be stated too.

Kickstarter and Crowdfunding Coverage

I cover a significant number of crowdfunding campaigns, particularly from Kickstarter. When covering a campaign that has not yet delivered its product, I make that clear and form only a preliminary opinion based on what is available. I will follow up with a full review once the product arrives. Backing a campaign myself does not prevent me from giving an honest assessment when it does.

A Note on Impartiality

I have strong opinions about wallets. I have been writing about them for long enough that I know what good looks like. I will not pretend to be neutral when I am not. What I will always do is separate personal taste from objective quality, be clear about which is which, and give every product a fair hearing regardless of the brand's size or reputation.

Old Reviews

Some reviews on this website are in dire need of updating. Back when I first started All The Wallets I was a lot less concerned about quality and breadth of analysis. It was just a hobby. Now in 2026, I am trying my best to streamline all the articles, going back and re-reviewing any wallet that does not currently meet my own standards.