| Whenever I read an article about shopping for men's | | | | more of a true rectangle. They actually "fit the bill" |
| wallets, I find a glaring omission. Seems the only styles | | | | because they're shaped like dollar bills. The second |
| these authors talk about are bi-folds and tri-folds, with | | | | distinguishing feature is the closure system. While many |
| a few nods to credit card cases sprinkled in. And I'm | | | | bi-folds and tri-folds simply fold closed, biker wallets |
| always left asking, what about the biker wallet? Yes, | | | | typically snap closed and often the snaps are visible on |
| the biker wallet. It IS a distinct style, and it's time | | | | the front of the wallet. That's not only a stylish feature, |
| someone wrote about it and why men should consider | | | | but a security system as well! |
| it as a viable option for their pocket. | | | | The inside of a biker wallet varies, just like you find |
| Now, first things first, don't be misled or put off by the | | | | with bi-folds and tri-folds. You can get them very |
| name. I know, there's an automatic picture that comes | | | | stripped down with a section or two for bills, or they |
| to mind when you hear the word "biker". But you don't | | | | can be packed with multiple card slots and |
| have to ride a motorcycle to wear a biker wallet. And | | | | compartments. Interestingly, many biker styles will have |
| another thing - you don't have to wear one with a | | | | a zippered section for change-and that's something |
| wallet chain. Yes, biker wallets often have a hole to | | | | you don't see with your typical men's wallet. |
| accommodate a chain, but that feature isn't limited to | | | | It's when you consider the outside design choices that |
| this style of wallet and the attachment of a chain is | | | | you may start to see some blurring of the lines |
| strictly optional. But, you may say, aren't there wallets | | | | between a biker wallet and a Biker's (i.e. Motorcycle |
| where the chain is permanently attached? Yes there | | | | Culture) wallet. Sure, there are plenty of plain black |
| are, but they're called "chain wallets" or "trucker | | | | leather or brown leather wallets available in the biker |
| wallets" and that's a whole different article. | | | | style. But there are also LOADS of biker wallets with |
| So what is a biker wallet and why should men | | | | skulls and crosses and studs and zippers and fancy |
| consider it as an option? | | | | stitching. So if you want a unique-looking place to stash |
| The first distinctive aspect of this style is its shape and | | | | your cash, and a true fashion accessory, you have |
| size. Generally bi-folds and tri-folds fold up to be almost | | | | tons of choices with biker style wallets. |
| square, but biker wallets are longer (hence bigger) and | | | | |