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Is there really a best place to hold your wallet? You want someplace easy to access but where your wallet won’t fall out and hopefully hidden enough to deter pickpockets. Most people carry wallets in their back pocket, coat pocket or bag, but the best place to store your wallet is actually the front pocket, and there are a couple reasons why.
Front Pocket Wallets
Before we get into why a front pocket is the best place to carry your wallet, let’s get one thing out of the way. Size. Everyone’s first objection is that wallets don’t fit comfortably in the front pocket of most pants, and if you’re talking about a traditional bifold then you’d be right. Luckily, slim smart wallets are quickly making that leather trifold obsolete. These minimalist wallets organize everything you need into a vertical stack with a pop-up function so you can access the contents of your wallet at the click of a button. These wallets take up less than half the space of a normal wallet and fit easily into any pocket.
Now more about the benefits of front pocket wallets.
Where to Carry a Wallet to Avoid Pickpockets
Whether you’re on your way to work or traveling a foreign country pickpockets are common and usually good at their craft. Carrying a wallet in your back pocket makes you an easier target for pickpockets. Not only is your wallet literally behind your back, you’re also less likely to be alarmed by someone brushing past your back as you would someone brushing very close to your upper thigh. Carrying a slim wallet in a front pocket means you can keep an eye on it.
Back Pocket Wallets Can Cause Back Pain
There’s a reason why one shoulder bags and bad posture end up giving you back pain. Because if anything is happening to one side of your back and not the other, your spine can easily become misaligned and cause chronic pain. And sitting on something unevenly can be just as bad as carrying something unevenly. If you sit everyday with a wallet in your back pocket, even a couple inches difference between your left and right side can slowly cause misalignment that results in discomfort or even chronic pain. By switching to a slim wallet and carrying it in your front pocket, you not only ditch unneeded weight but also prevent possible damage to your spine.
Depending on your style and occupation, your everyday essentials are going to look a little different. Some people need lots of cards and cash at all times, while others might just need one or two cards for everything in their day. No matter where you’re going, carrying your wallet in your front pocket is the best way to help deter pickpockets and prevent back pain while still keeping your wallet close by and easily accessible. Discover slim front pocket wallets in different materials and colors suited to your day here.
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Based on 34738 reviews
Why did I wait so long?
Amazing! The leather feels and looks great. It holds everything I need it to in a slim, compact package. It took a little time to get used to not having a fat billfold in my pocket, but there's no looking back now!
Bobby G.
04/01/2024
Amazing
Super premium. Really love the quality and the color. Had my engraved and it turned out excellent. Fast shipping time as well.
Mike J.
03/26/2024
Durable and Reliable
The Aluminum cardholder does everything you need it to do while maintaining a minimalist approach to carrying cards and cash!
J.E.
03/25/2024
This Cardholder Works
The new Carbon Fiber Cardholder works like magic. It holds a good number of cards, which can be accessed by pushing a knob on the phone. It is slim and fits i into my pocket. It protects my credit cards and keeps them separate from my billfold.
Reade R.J.
03/16/2024
Small (big) space miracle🤩
Despite its compact design, there is plenty of space for everything you need for everyday use, vacations, etc. The quality is typical of EKSTER and the Tech Case has the same look and feel as the practical backpack. I now own almost all types of EKSTER products and am completely delighted.
Chris G.
03/01/2024
Does the job
No issues, quality looks like it is built to last a decade.
Matthew B.
02/28/2024
5 Star
Really like the reduction in size from former wallets I used to carry. Also to be able to pop up all your credit cards, like a file cabinet, is my favorite part about this wallet.
Anonymous
02/28/2024
Best Wallet I’ve Ever Owned
High quality materials, perfect size and very functional. This wallet is the best one I’ve ever owned!
Dave B.
02/18/2024
Leather Cardholder - Steel Blue
I ordered the Leather Cardholder. Had it for a few weeks now and works just fine with the 7 Cards and Cash that i need to carry around. I do find it a little long as my previous Amazon "Card Eject" wallet mechanism was on the Side of the Card holder. No big deal though as its butter smooth on the eject of cards EVERY time! Very Classy and very MInimalistic. No issue with this wallet at all!
Anonymous
02/18/2024
Great card holder
Well made, sterdy and light. Perfect fit in the pocket.
Yves S.
02/17/2024
The (for me) perfect card holder :-)
Small, compact, lightweight and all this in top quality. I find it even more convincing than the aluminum version - although I also like this one very much.
All the EKSTER products I have used so far (cardholder, backpack, toolcard and more) have completely convinced me and customer service also responds quickly and appropriately.
Always happy to return!!! ;-)
Chris G.
02/15/2024
Best of the Best!
I looked at all other brands, and options, and found the Ekster to be the best option, I LOVE the Wallet.
Jason B.
02/14/2024
No room for cash
Good quality of leather but otherwise very difficult to carry more than 5 bills before it won’t close plus pulling out cash is difficult. Also plastic button for cards is somewhat cheap
JamiE P.
02/09/2024
Great wallet
Gift for bro. Really nice quality
David B.
02/01/2024
Great Customer Service
Wanted to buy a bundle and AJS wallet. For some reason it didn't work on the website. I thought, maybe there is no shipping to the Netherlands. That would have been a bummer...since Ekster was founded in the Netherlands. Luckily the service via email was awesome! Very helpfull. Unfortunately wasn't able to use the Promo Code from Angry Joe (youtuber), but what matters more is that I was able to order and got the products I wanted for a long time. Very happy with my purchase! Thanks team Ekster. ♥️
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01/31/2024
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