9 Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Wallets For Men (2025)
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We’ve researched, tested, and read hundreds of reviews to find the very best sustainable wallets for men — here are our top picks.
Guys: It’s officially time to retire your worn-down wallet. Yes, that one with its frayed ends and loose card slots. Or maybe, you have that chunky wallet with expired coupons and old receipts?
Either way, it’s time for an upgrade! We’ve found the best brands for men’s wallets, made from sustainable materials like upcycled leather, long-lasting cork, and even cactus and apple peels. We’ve included a wide range of storage (from just a few card slots to more than a dozen), tech-friendly features (like RFID security), and varying styles from slim cardholders to roomy trifolds.
Whether you prefer to carry one credit card and no cash or all cash and coins (do you, boo!), there’s a sustainable and stylish wallet here for you.
Our criteria:
We regularly update this list with emerging favorites that meet the below criteria.
- SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS | These wallets are made using sustainable materials like upcycled leather, recycled fabrics, and eco-friendly materials, minimizing waste and excess production in their manufacturing.
- CONSTRUCTION | Many of these wallets are made using Artisan craftsmanship and heritage techniques, ensuring they are durable and long-lasting while looking and feeling luxurious.
- AFFORDABILITY | If you’re on a budget, you’re in luck, as we’ve included affordable sustainable options on this list.
- ETHICS | Each of these sustainable brands is intentional about sourcing and manufacturing, employing cruelty-free practices, and ensuring safe and fair working conditions.
Need to upgrade more than just your wallet? Try these sustainable shoe brands for men, and our favorite brands for sustainable men’s fashion.
Best Overall | Most Affordable | Best Vegan
1. Bellroy
Sustainable Materials | LWG certified leather, MIRUM, recycled cotton
Features We Love | RFID-safe options, carries coins, passport, keys & phones
Price | $55 – $239
At the intersection of tech, convenience, and sustainability, certified B Corp Bellroy is one of our favorite one-stop shops for travel bags and wallets. The brand’s wallets are beautifully designed, made to hold not just cards, coins, and cash, but also phones, passports, and SIM cards. Plus, most wallets are RFID-safe so you don’t have to worry about your card or passport information being stolen. There are both leather and leather-free options here in up to six colors — all with sufficient storage and slim styles.
2. Nisolo
Sustainable Materials | Upcycled & LWG certified leather
Features We Love | B Corp Certified, 100 percent living wages, carbon offsetting, card holder options available
Price | $50 – $60
Nisolo’s commitment to sustainability and style is unparalleled, especially when you consider that it’s a top-rated B Corp. Available in rich, luxurious hues like brandy, tobacco, and chestnut, these wallets are simultaneously rugged and refined. You can opt for a simple card case (up to four slots) made in Mexico using upcycled scrap leather, or try the Brewer Wallet with up to six slots and sewn from Nubuck leather in Peru. Whichever you choose, Nisolo workers receive living wages. Sounds like a win-win gift to us!
Customer Review | “I wanted a well made, minimalist wallet. Saw this and bought it. Glad I did. Well made. Does everything I want and nothing more.” – Paul M. (Read all reviews.)
3. Quince
Sustainable Materials | Top-grain Italian Leather, cotton canvas
Features We Love | Transparent pricing, produced in a BSCI-certified factory
Price | $30
Quince is our go-to for when we want elevated staples at a fraction of the price. Committed to both sustainabilty and transparency, the brand eliminates traditional markups by shipping direct to consumers from their ethical factories, with minimal packaging, or corporate overheads. Their money-clip wallet is made from premium Italian leather, with four slots for up to eight cards, an ID pocket, an easy-access front slot and internal elastic pull tab for easy card retrieval. The money clip eliminates bulk, making this a sleek design ideal for any minimalist.
Customer Review | “Bought this for my boyfriend to replace his old wallet. The leather is so soft and very durable. Large enough to fit everything you need but small enough to not be bulky. He loves it” – Casey (Read all reviews.)
4. Baggu
Sustainable Materials | Recycled nylon
Features We Love | No incineration policy, ethical manufacturing, machine washable
Price | $32
Baggu is best known for its reusable bags, but did you know the brand makes colorful wallets and phone slings, too? This sustainable brand uses recycled nylon for every product and there’s a heavy emphasis on ethical production every step of the way, too. The result? Groovy, unique, and eye-catching designs that will turn heads more than the shiny AmEx inside of it! Best of all, these wallets are trifolds and come with an extra loop so you can easily clip it onto your keychain. Quirky dudes will love this 100 percent sustainable switch.
5. Lo & Sons
Sustainable Materials | Vegan-friendly & recycled materials
Features We Love | Gives back, commitment to launching upcycled styles, 1-year warranty
Price | $88 – $188
Techies and travelers alike love Lo & Sons for their chic yet functional designs that make life on the move a breeze. The brand believes in their product so much they made it in a large and a small version, available in three kinds of leather (including vegan-friendly cactus leather), and tons of colors. This small Asian American, family-owned business uses organic and recycled materials when possible, and donates to community action organizations and nonprofits local to their NY base.
Customer Review | “I love this wallet. It’s the perfect size. I love that it’s not gigantic like other continental wallets. It’s also beautifully crafted.” – Michael M. (Read all reviews.)
6. Allégorie
Sustainable Materials | Vegan plant-based leather
Features We Love | PVC-free & cruelty-free materials from fruits, upcycled materials, responsible production, nontoxic, vegan, USDA certified for biobased, GRS certified
Price | $78 – $165
For our fur- and leather-free friends, we love Allégorie’s sustainable wallets. They’re cleverly built with vegan leather alternatives like natural cactus, apple peel, and plant-based materials (see how here!). Plus, not only are they all PETA approved, but they’re fair trade, OEKO-TEX certified, and USDA certified as being “biobased.” The cardholder fits an ID, ATM card, and credit card and is uniquely designed, while the bifold wallet can fit up to eight cards at once as well as cash! You’ll never leave home without it.
7. Tiradia
Sustainable Materials | Sustainable cork
Features We Love | Biodegradable, vegan, sustainable practices, hypoallergenic & antimicrobial, handmade in Portugal
Price | $15 – $50
Based in Portugal, Tiradia leverages the sustainability and durability of cork for all its lifestyle accessories, wallets included. There are five designs available, including cardholders and bifolds and at prices that won’t break the bank (the most expensive option is $50 USD!). Why cork? Cork is recyclable, waterproof, durable, and extremely lightweight — making it an easy and effortless option anywhere, anytime. Customers also love the quick (and free) shipping and the beautiful gift packaging. 10/10 gift, no notes.
Customer Review | “Happy I retired my old billfold/ clip for a Tirade Cork OG Cardholder. It is slim and compact and able to hold about 10 cards. Quality craftsmanship. It is so slim that I sometimes have to pat down my pockets because I don’t think I have it in my pocket.” – Ryan Cina (Read all reviews.)
8. Secrid
Sustainable Materials | European leather, anodized aluminum, plastic & stainless steel
Features We Love | Made in Holland, RFID/NFC security, patented designs
Price | $49 – $210
Secrid is a family-owned business focused on crafting high-quality, eco-conscious wallets. The brand offers a variety of wallets designed for both security and convenience, with their core product being the ‘Cardprotector’, a minimalistic wallet made from anodized aluminum. It holds 4 to 6 cards and features a patented mechanism that allows you to slide cards out with ease. Another popular option, the ‘Twinwallet’ doubles the capacity, holding up to 16 cards along with banknotes and receipts while remaining compact. Both wallets provide RFID protection, and are produced with care in the Netherlands.
Customer Review | “The wallet is really compact, yet it has everything I need” – Community member (Read all reviews.)
9. Ridge
Sustainable Materials | Anodized aluminum, full-grain leather, mopan wood, titanium, carbon fiber, forged carbon, 24K gold, stainless steel
Features We Love | RFID blocking, lifetime guarantee, modular design, aerospace-grade materials
Price | $95 – $510
The Ridge Wallet was created with the belief that wallets could be better – made to protect your valuables and look good while doing it. With materials like anodized aluminum, full-grain leather, titanium, and even 24K gold, Ridge wallets are designed for durability and style. Features include RFID blocking, a modular design, and aerospace-grade materials. Their minimalist-first approach ensures you carry only what you need, redefining the everyday wallet experience for simplicity and efficiency.
Customer Review | “Very high quality product! Perfect color matching Colts blue, scratch resistant, and saves a lot of pocket space. I wish I would have purchased a Ridge wallet sooner! Go Colts!” – Nick S. (Read all reviews.)
Featured image by Nisolo
