We’ve already looked at minimalist wallets that strip out the junk you don’t need making for streamlined carry. Then, we moved on to RFID wallets, which are similarly small items intended to guard your personal information against digital thieves. Now we’re going to look at the best sleek wallets EDC buffs will love, which take the minimalist ideology to a new extreme. Instead of focusing on supreme organization, small size is the ultimate goal with slimline men’s wallets. Then again, the entire goal isn’t just simplicity. But to make you forget you’re even carrying it. And to allow it to fit absolutely anywhere – including the laughably small pockets they put in women’s jeans.
Why You Should Get an EDC Wallet
Oftentimes, selecting a wallet is all about asking what you’re willing to give up when it comes to wallet storage so that you can keep the profile low. Additionally, slim EDC wallets are used solely for carrying your plastic or just your IDs, leaving your cash loose to be snapped into a money clip. Many – particularly international travelers – have found that having separate places for cash, cards, and personal information ends up saving them a lot of hassle. And from potentially losing their whole life with one mistake, or one back alley mugging.
Coolest Slim Wallets For Men
For their effortless everyday carry, these 34 slim wallets hold the gold.
1. Closed and Stefan Marx Card Case
Streetwear meets a timeless bifold wallet. Truly a ‘rare pleasure’ of two worlds colliding. You’ll look badass pulling out this sleek wallet. Plus you can easily store your cards, and cash. Available to shop on Closed.com.
2. Oliver Cabell Leather Card Holder
For a more refined look, the leather Cardholder from Oliver Cabell is as stylish as it is compact. Such an elegant wallet, you’ll swear you struck gold.
3. Mismo Card Slit
View in galleryShop Now The Card Slit by Mismo does everything an EDC wallet should do—but with style. Crafted from cow leather, this tiny number contains two front and back slots for your most vital credit cards and business cards. There’s even a middle slot for loose bills and receipts. Check Prices
4. Rains Zip Wallet
Although a minimalist wallet, Rains’ Zip Wallet offers an extra dose of security. Waterproof and soft to the touch, your credit cards have three external slots to choose from. Rains also added a fourth slot for receipts, plus a zipper pocket to store your loose change. Check Prices
5. Unrecorded Corner Zip Wallet
View in galleryShop Now Who said you can’t do a lot with an EDC wallet? The designers at Unrecorded evidently disagree. Their Corner Zip Wallet can hold up to eight credit cards, four on each side. The wallet also includes a discrete internal pocket for coins. Check Prices
6. Luca Faloni Bifold Cardholder
When you’re downsizing your wallet, you don’t have to give up space with a Bifold Cardholder from Luca Faloni. With ample compartments for bills, and cards, you certainly won’t miss your bulky old wallet.
7. Thread and Tonic Flip Card Holder
With effortless flip access, four card slots, and RFID tech, Thread and Tonic goes all out. But such easy access might be bad for your bank account. For those that want a classier wallet that won’t stretch their pockets, Thread and Tonic has a classic card case perfect for everyday use. Or to use when you’re traveling thanks to the snap button closure that adds an extra layer of security.
9. Fidelo Minimalist Wallet
View in galleryBuy now For a minimalist wallet, Fidelo offers just about every feature you could think of. First, there’s the aluminum wallet chamber. Then, a removable leather case. Finally, there’s an elastic cash band to hold things together.
10. Dash 4.0
A wee, windowed, nylon pouch that protects from invasive RFID signals yet takes up the least pocket space possible, here’s where you hide your emergency stash.
11. Ridge Aluminum Wallet + Money Clip
View in galleryBuy now The Ridge Wallet comes in carbon fiber, polycarbonate, titanium, aluminum, and whatever else they can get their hands on. Here you have an EDC card-carrier complete with backside money clip for an all-in solution.
12. Wally iPhone Wallet
Certainly not more secure than a regular wallet, Wally sticks to the back of your iPhone to keep everything in one spot. Sadly, it also means if one disappears, the other is gone too.
13. Solid Design Slim Wallet
Sweet aluminum makes up the RFID-dumping body, while a band holds a few cards and cash in place. Truly, forgettably light.
14. Mosiyeef Pop Up Wallet with Money Clip
View in galleryBuy now If you’re looking for a cool space saving wallet then Mosiyeef has you covered. With a sleek metal case, the Pop Up Wallet with money clip has style and practicality. Just press the button on the bottom, and the cards pop up for easy access.
15. Whipping + Post Picker’s Wallet
All full-grain leather with pockets for cash, cards, ID, and your strummer, it’s the guitar hero’s way to roll.
16. Jack Sutter TGT Wallet
Italian leather with an elastic strap that’s woven in the United States, TGT (Tight) wallets have a plethora of pockets, all in an understated body no one will soon forget.
17. Trayvax Axis
A tacticians wallet made with a bi-fold design, it’s a little thicker and heavier, as it’s mostly stainless steel worked to perfection in the United States. The extra heft means quality that doesn’t even know how to say “Die” much less when.
18. SlimFold Soft Shell
The material used here was originally intended for motorcycle clothing, and it shows. Stain-resistant, tough to tear, easy to expand or contract, waterproof, and simple to wash, it’s even a traditional bi-fold for more traditional storing.
19. Herschel Men’s Charlie RFID
View in galleryBuy now Want to keep things more casual? Then check our Herschel’s Charlie Wallet. Not only does it offer RFID blocking security, it also comes in many colors, and designs.
20. Fantom Quick Access
An interior mechanism fans out your cards for quick picking with just a finger flick, then slides them back into the carbon fiber or aluminum frame. Though the basic model is thin as a string bikini, there’s three sizes in total, in the event you prefer your slim with some meat.
21. RUNBOX Slim Wallet for Men
View in galleryBuy now Not fully sold on the idea of having an ultra simplistic wallet? No problem. RUNBOX offers a sleek wallet EDC-style for men that has all the appeal of a minimalist wallet. But you still get that bifold closure.
22. Supr. Slim 2
Leather and elastic integrated into one of the most basic card and cash carriers on the map. For those looking for a great front pocket wallet, this is the best choice for you.
23. Winter Session Folding Card Wallet
Remember that old adage about brown and black being a fashion faux pas? Well, forget everything you ever thought about combining the two. Because Winter Session’s Folding Card Wallet is proof black and brown work great together.
24. ARW Carbon Fiber Wallet
View in galleryBuy now For those that need a heavy duty wallet, ARW’s Carbon Fiber Wallet is an excellent option. So, you won’t have to worry about wear and tear. Or your information, because it includes RFID blocking tech.
25. Shinola Five Pocket Card Case
Want an EDC leather wallet that has all the perks of heavier-duty metal models? Shinola’s Five Pocket Card Case offers all the allure of a leather wallet, but with the protection of RFID. And the lightning bolt on the front is a nice touch.
26. Bellroy Slim Sleeve
Everything in its place, Bellroy designed every pocket and pouch with a specific goal in mind. Follow their advice and you’ll have an environmentally certified leather piece that begs to disappear between your car seats.
27. MAKR Canvas Zip
Though a bit of a poofy pouch, the innocuous look and high flexibility of the Canvas Zip help us look the other way when it comes to the bulk-bringing YKK zipper. Since it’s cloth, it packs down tight with a little time in your pocket.
28. Hard Graft Push Card Case
When you’re in a rush you don’t want to fuss with your wallet. And although minimalist wallets already boast practicality, the Push Card Case from Hard Graft takes it a step further. With just a push, you can easily access the contents of your wallet.
29. Buffway Slim Front Pocket Wallet
View in galleryBuy now If you’re wanting a minimalist wallet with timeless appeal, then Buffway’s extra slimline wallet is right up your alley. Not only does it come with ample storage space, it remains thin, and compact. Everything you want in an EDC wallet.
30. KeyClip
Two great tastes, getting a key organizer that wants to be a wallet – or the other way around – is an EDC dream come true, rendered in aircraft-grade aluminum with carbon fiber backing.
31. Travando Austin Slim Bifold Wallet
Check PriceBuy now Get ready to throw out all you thought you knew about a classic bifold wallet. Travando has given the bifold a facelift, making it more streamlined, and sexier than ever. Instead of an uncomfortably large bifold throwing your spine out of alignment, you won’t even know this wallet is there.
32. Böle Card Case
There’s a 15-year warranty attached to this Swedish marvel, but it’s more likely to last a lifetime. A satchel with a strap the size of your pocket and nothing more, it refuses to fail after years of serious mistreatment.
33. Mark Cross Flat Card Case
Luxury brands in the United States tend to have lives that are nasty, brutish, and short. When you run across a 150+ year survivor, like Mark Cross, you trust their Saffiano leather and sealant, because it will outlive – and probably outshine – all of us.
34. Valextra Grip Spring
Built for carrying dual currencies without adding bulk to your carry-on, the magnetic sleeves and odd folds take a few minutes to get used to, but then the utility becomes second nature and you’re able to fall in love with this grained leather phenomenon.
EDC Wallet Buying Guide
Have you ever found yourself taking your essential cards, and identification out of your wallet so you can carry less stuff? Or do you just hate the back pain from sitting on top of a giant bifold wallet? Then it might be time to switch to something smaller, and more streamlined. But if you’re still wondering if a slim EDC wallet is right for you then take a moment to consider what you need from a wallet in the first place.
Simplicity vs. Functionality of EDC Wallets
After reviewing the above list of slimline wallets for men, you know that simplicity doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing functionality. And if we’re being honest, simplicity in wallet form means you’re actually enhancing functionality. Let’s explain further… When you have a giant wallet there’s the inevitable struggle to quickly produce the necessary contents from the abyss. Have you ever sat and watched a woman dig endlessly through her purse to grab her keys? That’s you, but with a wallet.
How Much Stuff Are You Keeping in Your EDC Wallet?
Okay, we hear you, you’ve got a lot of stuff in your wallet. But do you really need all the clutter? When you switch to a slim everyday carry wallet you’re going to have less space for clutter to build up. So, take a page from Marie Kondo’s book and toss whatever you don’t need, or doesn’t “bring you joy.” Because in truth, you could be walking around with several expired gift cards, coupons you’ll never use, and receipts you keep hoarding. Once you’ve tossed the junk, if you’re only left with IDs, and a few cards, then it’s time to make the switch to cool minimalist wallets.
Quality of EDC Wallets
When you’re considering a new wallet, you’ll need to take the time to choose the material. Since you’re cutting back on the essentials with one of these wallets, you’ll want one that can stand the test of time. So, quality and durability are important. While you can easily find a beautiful EDC leather wallet, there are even more options available. From metal, to heavy plastic, and even carbon fiber. With such a vast variety of materials to choose from, you can definitely find a quality wallet that fits your needs.
The versatility of Slender Wallets for men
Thanks in part to the expansive list of materials used to craft the best slim EDC wallets for men, they’re extremely versatile. Without a giant wallet throwing off your silhouette, you can effortlessly carry all your necessities with any style. And it doesn’t matter the occasion or activity. So, if you’re someone who travels frequently, or lives an active lifestyle. You’ll greatly appreciate the versatility of a slim EDC wallet.
What’s Your Favorite Slim EDC Wallet?
Have you picked a new minimalistic wallet from our list? How did it stand the test of time? Do you ever regret ditching your old bulky wallet? For everything from ease of use, to the reduction in damage to your favorite jeans and your general EDC weight, the benefits of moving to a more minimalist slanted wallet are near boundless.
