How to identify a Genuine Leather genuine Wallet [ With 8 recommendations]

Last Updated on 5 months by Maya Jayaram

For a man, a wallet is part of his essential accessories, and today it is more of a fashion statement than a mere accessory. Wallets are an extension of your wardrobe, representing your personality, choices and style sense.

Like most other accessories in a gentleman’s wardrobe, the wallet also comes in a wide range of standards and fabrics. From inexpensive canvas wallets with Velcro closures to premium handcrafted wallets by heritage makers from the finest leathers.

How To Identify Genuine Leather Wallet?

• Always check the labels. If the label says anything like man-made or synthetic, the leather is not genuine.
• Original leather will always have grains, creases and a few imperfections since it is made of natural raw materials. Leather should have visible characteristic pores. An ultra fine surface indicates the usage of synthetic material.
• Real leather changes color when fully bent or stretched. The area with the most tension becomes slightly light in color.
• Remember that genuine leather also absorbs a little amounts of moisture whereas synthetic leathers does not. To test the authenticity, just pour a few drops of water on the surface of the leather.
• Finally, keep in mind that genuine leather products does not come cheap.Invest in a good leather wallet and take care of it, it will last you forever!

Our recommended genuine men’s leather wallets range

Here are our recommended picks of some of the best genuine leather wallets available for men.

Wallet image	Name	Details	Check price
	Tommy Hilfiger Erik Mens Passcase Wallet	Color: Black Compartments: 2 Warranty: Manufacturer – 6 months	Check price
	U.S. Polo Assn. Men’s Leather Wallet	Color: Brown Compartments: 2 Warranty: Manufacturer – 6 months	Check price
	Tommy Hilfiger Tan Men’s Leather Wallet	Color: Tan Compartments: 1 Warranty: Manufacturer – 6 months	Check price
	LOUIS STITCH Italian Leather Long Britain Style Men’s Wallet	Color: Charcoal Black Design: Classic royal English Italian design; made from Italian leather Warranty: 1 year door step replacement warranty	Check price
	Fastrack Leather Men’s Wallet	Color: Black Compartments: 2 Warranty: Manufacturer – 6 months	Check price
	LOUIS STITCH Rosewood Brown Men’s Leather Wallet	Color: Rosewood Design: Classic royal English Italian design; made from Italian leather Warranty: 1 year door step replacement warranty	Check price
	Police Slim Textured Men Leather Wallet	Color: Black Compartments: 2 Warranty: Manufacturer – 6 months	Check price
	Titan Semi- Formal Black Men’s Leather Wallet	Color: Tan Compartments: 2 Warranty: Manufacturer – 6 months	Check price

We hope you’ve enjoyed our selection of wallets for the discerning gentleman. What wallet do you carry? Do you have any tips for buying a good quality wallet? Do share them in the comment box.