i want to see an ad where the youtuber ACTUALLY USES IT instead of going "buy this , i like this , i use it ALL THE TIME" then when the ad is over , that product is never seen again
I've seen that be a problem in most niches, but the automotive side of RU-vid has a lot of actually creator-used products in videos that stay on the car. Never really put that together before until I saw this comment.
General Nic - I thought that was from Wish or AliExpress, as those Chinese drop ship sellers like to slam as many keywords as possible. Most likely those Amazon sellers are also Chinese drop shippers...
Ridge has some quality issues that need to be addressed... The fact it has not been addressed by now is insane. The issue is cards rubbing against each other over time does destroy them. I've replaced my bank cards and credit cards several times and even my I.D. now because of it. I bought a super basic minimalist leather card holder from Vionentus and the difference in quality is huge, not speaking about the price which is 1\5 but the build\finish is better. Just proof that paying more doesn't necessarily mean it's a higher quality.
@@BenjamainTelekeniwhy don’t people just get a MagSafe wallet or just put their cards on their phone lol waaaaaaay better than any other wallet out there
The wallet fits the AirTag and about 10 cards without any issues. It looks and feels good. I had a Ridge wallet for a few months, and now I can confidently say that Vionentus offers better quality at a cheaper $$
The embossed card issue isn't minor. It's major. More than half my cards are embossed. That's a deal killer for me and something the makers of the wallet should have thought of.
"If your getting robbed at gunpoint, you can easily take this [Wallet], Chuck it at the guy, and run in the opposite direction." *Tldr: If your getting robbed you can give them all your money for self defence*
Some of the knockoffs are better from a price point perspective, quality, and no ugly Ridge Wallet logo. For $15, I'll take the knock off over the Ridge Wallet that is too expensive for what it is and riding on brand name.
I bought a carbon fiber wish knock-off for £4, and although it is just plastic it's been great and would never fork out 20 times the price for a ridge wallet.
@@thirtyacres7504 - Well, somebody needs to pay off all those RU-vidrs to promote the crap out of it. That's why it's so expensive-their marketing budget is probably an order of magnitude higher than the whole product side of the company.
The ridge is like most companies trying to “reinvent the wheel” nowadays. I mean they did an okay job with the wallet, but they did an amazing job when it came to advertising the product. I personally wouldn’t buy because I hate the idea of folding my cash then pulling it out and showing possible theifs my bills.
yup they're like Dyson good at advertising, but their products are heavily over priced for what they are. the shell type lever pushouts are much better. they don't adapt in thickness, but are a treat to use... kinda addictive honestly
@@OrangoTheAndro makes me wonder who buys an almost exclusively card wallet in an almost exclusively cash count... maybe to store all your ID cards, but i don't see a reason to carry around 2 wallets...
@@OrangoTheAndro but I'm definitely curious if you have coins for small amounts of money or paper? I dislike having to carry around pockets full of coins, so I mostly don't use cash or give the coins to someone else... as far as I know all coins in China have holes, so you can carry them neatly on a string
@10,000 Subscribers With 0 Videos Challenge check out Dango. Love my D01 Bifold. It's slick, but functional and I don't even notice it. Plus i can order other bifolds or get another wallet and swap it out, like that he's talking about early on.
I own one myself. I only carry 8 cards and I can pull out cards faster than my trifold leather wallet. It's because I've kept them in a certain pattern. I absolutely love. It. 125 is a bit steep but I got the forged carbon fiber and I intend to get the carbon fiber one as well just for luxury to myself. :) Overall very comfortable. Feels strong. Very nice.
"If you get robbed at gunpoint just chuck you wallet at them and run for it" Ah yes. The better option. You could also just give him the wallet for the same result but thats so boring.
For the record, giving a robber what they're asking for doesn't always end in surviving. At least defending yourself might give you better odds. Obviously having a firearm would be ideal.
If they I’m on a part of town I think i might get mugged in I use a paper clip with a $20 and some $1’s folded .. toss the money and make noise walking away ... and yes $25 lost was worth not losing the contents of my wallet
This is why I went with Ekster. While ridge has the option for carbon or titanium (nice), Eksters main body easily holds up to six cards if only one is embossed, and these six are instantly fanned out with the press of a button. The side expansion will easily hold another 10+. You could probably hold 20 cards with the thing, with the six most commonly used available fanned with the push of a button.
Ekster is underrated bro. I mean yea it doesn’t look as nice but it’s definitely perfected the multi-card design, plus it’s easy to find with the tracker
I used Ekster for years, I was one of the og kickstarters. I bought a Ridge wallet, I am not impressed. I went back to Ekster, but I don't use their trackers since I use tile. The only reason I use tile because everything else edc wise has tile trackers.
I have been using my ekster for years now, no problems whatsoever. I now received my ridge, I bought it because the kit with the key holder and coin holder was discounted. Having put everything in it felt awkward in comparison tot the ekster.. so I started looking up some reviews, to see if I was trying to get my cards out the wrong way.. 😅 I'm gonna give it some time, but I'm in serious doubt. I'm thinking, why did I feel the need to replace my Ekster...
Mentioning how having embossed cards makes a difference was SUPER important, I’m thinking about one of these and didn’t even think about that at first.
My dad has a wallet from South Africa 🇿🇦 made from genuine Buffalo 🐃 leather. He’s owned it for over 30 years and it’s now molded to the shape of his ass lol 😂
Very nice review. I appreciate the comparison to the knock-offs, as I wouldn't buy the Ridgeline but had considered the cheaper alternatives as a test-drive. I'm sticking with my well-worn leather trifold, which has been serving me for around a decade at this point and is now soft and smoothed enough to be comfortable in my back pocket when sitting or for front-pocket carry, and provides all of the additional advantages of such a wallet for carrying a variety of types of credit cards, reward cards, ID cards, insurance verification, cash, notes, you name it. Its color and structure have also held up well enough that it still looks attractive when I need to retrieve things from it in front of people.
This confirms almost everything I thought about it, actually. Love this review. My main complaint, almost my only complaint, is having any money outside the actual wallet.
How about this? It expensive and does nothing to replace a wallet. So now you have two wallets. One is expensive, Toss the piece of crap or better, don't buy it.
I think I will stick with a traditional style wallet for many reasons. Mine cost £25 and has lasted nearly 4 years (it's not leather either), it holds change, my notes are safer inside a wallet as opposed to held by a small strap or clip on the outside, it has cost me nothing to fix as the only part that went was the popper that holds it together and I just glued it back together with some glue I had knocking around the house and it's also easier to find my cards and I hate faffing around in shops.
I'm honestly surprised more people aren't mentioning the fact that it can't hold change that would just make me feel unsafe and it'd probably be more difficult to sift through your money cause you kinda have to fold it as opposed to just grabbing the money you need in the wallet
@@skilledsquid965 Yeah, don't know about the US, but here it's still common to pay with cash. There are many places where you don't even have the option of paying with card. So like, having the option to hold coins is kinda important imo.....
Yeah I'm 37 and I think on my 3rd leather wallet? And #2 actually had many years of life left in it, I just decided to change away from the tri-fold to a bi-fold (I still use it for certain things, just not my daily money carry).
Reminds of this wonderful individual who was excited about her new credit card design, and kept posting pictures of it onto facebook. And then she was like "Why do you silly people keep asking me about the three digits on the back, they 472 (don't remember the actual digits), now stop asking about them!" This actually happened by the way, so... yeah.
My typical leather wallet got worn out so I found this more minimalist wallet on Amazon. It is like a typical wallet, but uses a money clip instead of little slots for the money. I wasn’t holding too much money to begin with, so it wasn’t a difficult transition. The clip is kind of difficult to use, but I mainly keep it for receipts so it’s not too bad. I’m also glad it has normal slots for cards, so I know where my cards are and don’t have to shuffle through each time. I thought about Ridge, but seeing as how you’d need to shuffle through them each time, I’m glad I don’t have to, since it wouldn’t fit my use case.
I've had mine for years and never noticed any of the cons you refer to love mine I think once you figure out all the little things it's simple I can't live without mine.Great review none the less thanks
Soooo... paying five times the price for half the practicality, double the time consumption and a bit more style and place in my pocket? No, no I won‘t.
The thing is that it is practical for the right person. For example I only have 4 cards and that is counting my ID and 99% of the time I am only using one card and I don't carry cash. For me something like this would work decently well. . I pretty much generally have one larger bill tucked away for emergency(actually hidden in my keychain) That said I would never spend 75 dollars on a wallet. The knock off ones though are looking somewhat appealing.
@@MaethorDerien Exact reason I got a Ridge Wallet, I have 3 cards in it, my work badge to get into the building I never use, my ID, and me credit card, the one I use most days is my credit card which sits on top and after that is my id both which slip out quick and get put back just as easy. I needed something slim I can throw in my front pocket and the Ridge wallet was perfect for that.
@@TheBGYeti it's just a modernization of the idea of a wallet. Idky people get so bent out of shape about it. Traditional billfold wallets were popular when cash was the only way to make a transaction. That time has passed so new styles of wallets have risen as valid options. I don't see in any way shape or form how that's something to complain about or to hate. I nabbed my ridge on a good discount & I'll likely never go back to a billfold. It just doesn't make sense with what I need a wallet to do.
@@MaethorDerien I have that three fold thing for just cards. It's thin, can hold like 7 cards and you can take them out one at the time. I have separated money and cards
I’ve had my Ridge wallet now for a few years and I still love it. I don’t ever have an issue fanning through my cards. I don’t normally carry cash but there haven’t been any problems when I do have some cash on me. None of my cards are embossed so that’s not a problem. It’s durable, too. Won’t be replacing it anytime soon.
watching this in 2022; great video and very well put together. i’m honestly way more confident in buying this wallet now, which typically is unexpected when watching similar youtube reviews. your dual-sided and realistic approach, clear and well thought out script, and relatable conclusion for who this wallet might work best for, paints a vivid picture of what owning this wallet is like. thank you, this video warrants a subscription in my book!
I've had a cheap "leather" wallet for 22 years and I wouldn't spend 15 bucks on a damn wallet. And I'd never clip my cash on the outside for everyone else to see and then as a bonus I can hunt for my cards.
I got a leather wallet from my mom back in the day and I'am still using it 15 years later. Heck, the semi see through inside flap pockets are great when I need to flash a card into a reader without taking out the pocket. Would be a great feature for something that is designed only to store cards but, what do I know...
Everything negative you said is what I was worried about thank you for saving me my time and confirming my suspicions and why I won’t be buying this product.
That's why I bought a knockoff lol. I wasn't going to pay 60+ for a drastically different wallet. I'm glad I didn't. I don't like how it works when you have a bunch of cards. For me after 3 or 4 cards it becomes a hassle to get them out.
@@yusefjefferson2576 I don't want a wallet with a check list when I go to use it I was something to put cards and cash in and when I need them take it out, I mean one of the biggest things is me having to shuffle through all my cards to get to the one I want to use that's a huge no go for me
Update: I've had mine for about 2-months now. Overall I like it. It took me alittle while to organize the way I like it. I'm a lefty, so I had to figure out a good configuration for that as well. If it's worth it, is up to each person. I like it though. No damage to my cards btw.
I'll stick with my leather bifold for daily use. I think that's more stylish and most of my cards are embossed. Might get this as a backup to store the less used cards.
It's not just embossed. New chip cards are coarse and scratch the other cards when in this type of wallet. I'm glad I didn't blow $70 on one to find that out...
Weirdly enough. Bank of America recently changed their debit card designs to not be embossed anymore and now their debit cards look exactly like their credit cards. I have a feeling they got some complaints from Ridge Wallet users and Bank of America agreed to a design change.
@@professional.commentator But when the rest of the card doesn't cost much to make either, not embossing would probably cut the cost substantially relative to the other costs.
This was the most useful video for me to evaluate a purchase. Focused at the end on “use case” instead of just “whatever works for you”. Surprising to me how many reviews omit examples of use cases. 2 years ago before I began using Apple Pay for EVERYTHING under $250, this Ridge would not fit my use case due to constant need to pull out several of my 8 cards. I ordered a Ridge special edition carbon fibre black with Hyper Lime accents. Expensive, but you only live once.
I've had the ranger minimalist wallet for 4+ years now. Half the price of ridge, made in USA of steel. It has a "multi tool" card that is somewhat gimmicky but nice to have some hex wrench and bottle opener than none. It gets the job done and is well constructed
i remember having a vynl wallet for 15 years before finally getting a new one, the new one now needs replaced after 2 years, now i'm looking at the shevrov
I'll save you the trouble, it's just like any other mobile game. If you want a fun mobile MMO that actually has things going for it, check out Unison League. There's a lot of enhancing mechanics and they are slightly pester-y about their mtx, but honestly, with the way that game throws gems at you, you won't even think about spending real money on the game. I haven't spent a penny on that game since I started playing like 3 years ago. Community is super weeby and thirsty though. If you make a female character, prepare for the "Hi"s and "Want to rp"s.
I was looking at this style wallet and you answered one of main concerns, getting the cards out and selecting the right one. Now reconsidering my purchase
I have a Destiny 2 wallet from gamestop when it first came out. Had the collector's edition, as well as the wallet, a shirt, and a few other items ordered. It has held up for years since.
Great review. You actually addressed a lot of the questions that relates to everyday common uses of a wallet such has back pocket comfort and the embossed lettering catches. Most other reviews are usually "small form factor, buy it!"
It's more about the research and fine details that went into it, like the smooth surface inside and finely tuned tapered edges to get the right sliding effect. I would never buy one but yk
@@Faolan_Grey Bro, You drank the koolaid, this material science was known about in the late 1800s when they mastered machine lathes and milling machines. The only difference is the carbon fiber which is purchased in large sheets of the correct width and stamped into the right shape and then cleaned up on deburring machine, it's the same thing with the titanium, these wallets cost about 10$ to make and that's probably only if it includes exotic materials, the mark up for the exotic materials is like 30$. This product is an absolute ripoff and quite frankly useless. I keep thick bifold wallet with a driver's licence window in my back pocket usually, depending on the pants I wear I take it out while driving, depends if it has enough room far enough over to get into that sweet spot where it's not directly under the weightiest part of my buttcheek but not often other than that, even though this one is much slimmer than a regular wallet it has no give, it'll be the same level of annoyance just of a different variety. This is peak first world problems here, paying 120$ USD which is like 160 CAD or more where I am in order to kind of solve a kind of issue at the expense of functionality, that's more money than some people get per year. I know that's a really obtuse statement but this thing is just so stupid, anyways that's my rant for now. Edit: I meant to say per month because people in poverty in Central America in a rough spot might not even make 100$ a month. In some places in the world people don't even make a dollar a day but obviously this is an obtuse factoid to throw in when discussing buying habits of people in the first world who even in poverty make 18K per year. Also there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in history, many of them are children and many are forced to work for scraps of food but the real incentive is the water which they don't get if they meet their quote of bricks that make out of mud, clay and water that they sit out under the hot sun making with a wooden mould. Should they fail their quote, all they've got to drink is the muddy water that's been mixed in to make the mud. My point being that these people don't actually make enough in a year to buy this wallet.
You don’t. You are supposed to fan them out. It says so in the manual. I guess this guy didn’t read it which I am a bit disappointed in but not everybody reads manuals.
@@SpudRusset Yeah, you're supposed to be able to pinch the bottom to make the cards split apart at the top, but I just keep the 3 I use most on top. It's not hard to keep them in order either, so you know where they are.
I think this was a great review for an average person to see the pros and cons and make a decision. I was on the fence before and now I have decided against but still kind of want to try it out.
I have a Secrid wallet, it's basically a hybrid: a combination of a leather wallet and a card holder like the Ridge. It's the best wallet I've ever owned by a mile.
And it also comes in twin variants for those who carry every card with em, for those wondering it is a metal case, top fed with a staggered ejector at the bottom, quick pull of the release lever brings the tops of the cards out so you can see each one and let’s you easily select the one you want.
@@jenbooob Yeah seen them advertising a lot for a couple of years now never thought much of it but just looked at them the now to my shock at the price.
I paid 10 bux at Dollar General for a SlimMint rfid wallet. Love it. Handles all my cards and about 7 bills internally just fine. Money strap broke the second day, but I don't miss it. Seven bills inside is usually enough when I'm out and about. It's more like a normal wallet, not a radical redesign like the ridge. And it's the radical redesign that's costing you not just the extra money, but the inconvenience and the aggravation caused by having to sort through cards. Ridge, expensive, impractical Slim: $10 and she's a worka goot! You Decide
Well he praised it a lot here so he won’t have to do that . Only expect him to do that when he’s actually exposing a product not praising it way more than it needs to be .
@@ExiledCrescent0youre overspending , its not an exaggeration to say that spending $100 on a piece of “carbon fiber” with a clip on it is overpriced and completely useless, a wallet is literally supposed to hold your cards AND CASH in a reserved way, this ridge wallet LITERALLY has your cash outside of the so called “wallet” . Youre right tho
@@versaite Much like the video said, if you're a person who doesn't carry cash or carries minimal cash... it's a product for you. If you're somebody still carrying significant cash you need it "reserved" then it's a useless product that wasn't meant for you. I carry an ID, and 3 cards, zero cash, product fits my needs.
@@thatrandomguyo1 if you only carry 3 card and an ID then why would you spend $100+ on a wallet? No sense in that , no disrespect, sorry if i came off in a mean way.
@@versaite As opposed to? 4-5 very important cards in a durable spot I carry with me daily.... Alternative is loose spots in my pocket? A bulky wallet I don't need? Wrap a rubberband around it? Same way you said no disrespect i mean this realistically, 75$ for a slim durable "wallet" that will last me literal years vs shit I don't need. There's cheaper alternatives, there's "other" alternatives, but the price is to have something that fits my exact needs and is quality enough to last for years. And the more expensive than the alternatives is because the alternatives all have trade offs like videos like this one says. It's a question or value for minor annoyances, and since it's a product I want to have for YEARS, the minor annoyances make the price point worth. Am I paying the 125$ for a sports team bullshit on it? No. Am I willing to pay 75 though? Yeah.
If you just put your most commonly used cards on top, the memorization technique still applies. You just need to train with it so you know where they are in the stack. I'd imagine a stack of 15 cards would give anyone trouble finding the lesser used ones though, regardless of where you put them
Yeah, Ridge just does not bring enough advantage to the table to justify the price, especially in comparison to the less expensive alternatives which still bring in profits while being inexpensive, hinting that ridge is even more overpriced.
Generally its my rule of thumb to steer clear of youtuber sponsored products like ridge, raycon, mobile games, VPNs, and whatnot. Usually its pretty overpriced stuff being marketed through content creators. I am guilty of buying into the stuff. Got me a pair of raycons that were terrible and also got me a couple g fuel tubs (only got them with a 30% off code and not a 10%) which was a good buy imo
@@jenbooob I've seen reviews on the raycons, they seem to be wayyy overpriced and don't have the "premium sound" they promise, just seems like the ghost of Beats by Dre trying to make something. If you really want a good deal(stolen from Dankpods) you should get some Taotronics Soundliberty 79's or if you don't mind wired some KZ ZSN's they really do sound MUCH better than the raycons, and the Taotronics cost about half the price, have better quality, longer battery life and the KZ's sound amazing.
Yeah looking at their website right now the cheapest ones cost 95$. I just don't think they're worth the price points. Sure I have no issue trading my wallet for a better one (I have it for like 5 years and it's pretty shit imo. But I'd rather stay with it rather than spend my money on a wallet I might like because of its gimmick.
This is an amazing review. From the detail of how many csrd you can keep at the beginning to once its stretched and the details of embossed cards. Your awesome
Seems like a good honest review. I’ve been on the fence about ordering the Ridge wallet, but I’m doing it. Side note: The official Ridge website states their wallets are designed to hold 1-12 cards, not 15.
the thing for me about those types of wallets when you're carrying cash is its always awkward if you have sort of a mix of different bills and have to basically pull all your cash out right on the spot so you can sort out the bills you need to hand over. I have a very basic wallet not thin or anything but any time im paying with cash its nice to just sort of be able to peek into my wallet and see the bills i need and pull them out instead of pulling all of them out at once. I also have a few cards, about 6 in total, all of which are embossed. Im not sure. its an intriguing wallet without a doubt but yeah i still frequently use cash especially with smaller purchases. i am slightly interested in the cheaper knock off ones just because i feel like spending 60-100 dollars for a wallet is unnecessary. If its a 20-30 dollar wallet i dont have too much remorse if i dont like it and i dont have to go through the hassle of packaging it back up and sending it back cuz its like.. its 20 bucks who cares.
My father uses a more bulkier system for his items. Its like a small clip on bag where he can easily fit in a thin wallet and a separate dedicated card holder while having space in center or front for loose change. It gives the flexibility of only pulling out cards or only cash as needed. If his phone were an inch and a half shorter, he could also fit his phone in it.
My wallet is the exact opposite of the ridge wallet. It's a completely hand-made, full grain leather "trucker style" wallet by Mr Lentz (the company/website). Not to sound like I'm advertising or anything, but I'm just really happy with it. It's made with brass rivets and is the type of wallet that will literally last multiple lifetimes, especially if you take care of it. It's a bit long and sticks out of your back pocket, but comes with a chain and looks good. The entire wallet itself doesn't fold, so cash stays flat in it, and it doesn't get super thick with lots of cash. That's just the trucker style wallet, though. There are many other styles as well. Prices vary, mine was only a bit more expensive than the ridge wallet, but it was well worth it. You can even customize it.
@@nejcskornsek5161 How do you expect them to pay for their stuff otherwise? You don't pay for watching their videos, so they have to get their money elsewhere. And just their store alone definitely doesn't cut it. And while they probably get a decent amount of RU-vid money, that alone most likely wouldn't cover their expenses. Plus when they have sponsors they're independent from Google. Keep in mind how many people work at his company and all the parts and equipment they buy.
TBH i don't care if they are sponsored, i don't want to see ads, but this way they get the money when they want to (And a lot more than what RU-vid gives them) and some creators really deserve it, like MKBHD, Linus, etc. (also sponsor block exist now so)
I found one of these on the side of the road once(no cards inside). I started using it after cleaning it thoroughly, and at first it was cool. But then after a few weeks I started to notice lots of wear on my cards. Anyways, I got tired of it and put it up for sale on Facebook. Low and behold the previous owner recognized it, named the area I found it. So I gave it right back to him. I got a free trail, and he got his expensive wallet back.
I have a few and I recently ordered a black Damascus. I sometimes switch between my bellroy, and a few others but I keep coming back to The Ridge burnt titanium. Now it’s my regular wallet until the BD Ridge arrives. Enjoy it!
Although to point why do CCs still have raised numbers? I've had someone use a card carbon copier 1 time ever on 1 of my cards in another country. Never since.
@@WHDRWN bullshit, all premium cards got rid of embossing years ago and don't even display the card number on the fronts at all. embossing is a relic of when cards were first introduced and imprinters were used to accept them. these days shops rarely even have imprinters anymore, nor staff trained to use them, as they're only useful during network or power outages.
Can help but notice that you didn't talk about the cash-holding aspect of the wallet. For a minimalist (albeit aesthetic) having to fold your money doesn't sound right, will just takes more time, what if you want to pay for some hot dogs for a few small bucks, but your 1 dollar bills is folded together with bigger bill, you need to unfold it, hold the bill you don't use, take the hot dog with your right hands, take the change with your left hands, folds all your money back and slide it between the clip or straps somehow using only one hand
while i havnt used the redge wallet i have a Miniwallet from secrid. it holds 4-6 cards that you can push up, when you do so they "fan out" so you easily can pick the card you want. it also has room for 4 cards inside the leather exterior. if you are thinking of buying something like the ridge go look at the wallets secrid have as they have 5 different wallets to suit your needs. also i love your reveiws
Funny you say that. I’ve been eyeing Secrid wallets for a while now. I like the push feature. But I hear an issue with these push wallets is over time they can end up loose. Do you experience that?
@@JimmyTriesWorld i have had mine for a bit over a year now and while it might be more loose then it was at the start (cant really tell without getting a new one) i haven't had problems with cards falling out (unless i do a flick with the wrist while pushing the cards up).
@@JimmyTriesWorld have had one for about 5 years now, and it's still going strong. Haven't had any problems with cards falling out. It does have similar problems with embossed cards.
I currently have 2 Secrid wallets, one that is bare and the other one with a leather sleeve. The eldest is a little over 5 years and is still working fine as a backup in the drawer. The leather one is just great for having more than 6 cards and some cash and in my opinion looks a lot more classy. Also for some RFID cards that you use quite often but do not contain harmful info (such as the access card of the gym) it is nice that you can put it on the outside. This way you don't have to pull that one out every time. And by the way, they are nowhere near as overpriced as the Ridge wallet. At least not where I live
@@TheKrzysiek they sell coins bags that are much better, I personally can’t stand to carry coins. But I don’t know what you can buy with coins that you can’t buy with cash? Usually people don’t carry enough coins to make a purchase
I don’t think this comparison is valid if you’ve only ever owned low-quality leather wallets. I have a good-quality leather wallet. It is well-designed, compact, convenient to use and has lasted a long time.
Yeah that is what I was thinking I have had this old leather wallet with a metal Alabama A recessed into the front of it for about 4 years. The worst damage that it had received is I accidentally left it in my pants and washed it which left it in a lighter shade of brown but honestly it is like having a new wallet. My dad switched to the titanium ridge wallet and he does not like it
Agreed. I've owned plenty of cheap "leather" wallets, the kind you see with your favorite game or superhero on them. And they're all terrible, well worn after 2 years and falling apart after 4. In contrast my current wallet is genuine leather, high quality, and still looks great after 4 years of everyday use. I likely still be using it next decade. For those interested I have a Nocona brand wallet.
I don't get the idea of that thing replacing my wallet. I have coins in my wallet. When I go buy groceries and pay with cash, where do I put the change? Coins won't fit in it. Ridge wallet might bei cool If you pay with Card only but as a replacement for a normal, everyday wallet? Never.
A leather wallet is soft, conforms and shapes to your body. I can't imagine how uncomfortable this metal box would be. You sure wouldn't want to drive for any length of with that thing in your back pocket.
Leather is comfortable if it isn't too bulky, which tend to happen with those that carry tons of cards. The funny thing is, a "ridge leather wallet" already exist. I forgot what it is but the concept is the same really, it all amounts to cutting off corners of the wallet. It all depends on what you are willing to trade off. Some are willing to trade most of their wallet design for barebones like the ridge wallet. I for one am not willing to give up the practicality of many pockets for minimalist small design.
I carry a 357 in the six-o-clock position a lot of the time and I don't think a wallet made out of a sea urchin could be less comfortable than that after 6-8 hours.
I own the vertical thread wallet, and have loved it. MUCH cheaper than the ridge, and embossed cards work with it. It doesn't hold as many cards, but I only need my student ID, debit card, driver's license, and another 2-3 cards anyway. They also have elastic, and bifold wallet, as well as other stuff they make. I'm not affiliated with them in any way other than having met the owner once, super nice and chill guy. Just love the products
Been using the titanium one for about two years now. Did not buy one because you tubers were promoting them but because the idea and design is very simplistic. I keep 4-5 cards in there and you get used to just pushing them out and finding the right one. Very small and comfortable to carry every day. Can probably just find a cheaper one with the same design but it is nice to have it built with more premium materials.
They sponsored me on twitch like 2 years back, got a free wallet and a chunk of money, still use it today but to be honest I wouldn’t pay for one, my bank card is fucked up because of the raised text and card numbers on it. It’s a bit tricky to get the card you want out if you have more than like 4 cards in it. I think the main quality of the wallet is just the fact it’s so slim. Biggest drawback for me is that I can’t hold cash like a traditional wallet
My girlfriend got me one as a birthday gift, and I really like it. It isn’t perfect, but what is? She did buy it on a special…it’s a little pricey normally. The embossed cards are a little harder to get in and out, but not bad, and I feel like fewer and fewer cards are doing that these days. I also don’t use cash a lot, so it might be less than ideal for someone who does. I just keep my most used 3-4 cards on top where they’re easy to find. So far it has held up well, and hasn’t been an inconvenience or anything. Haven’t tried any other fancy wallets to compare it to-I’m sure there are other good ones.
The Ridge Wallet is too expensive. It's a waste of money. I've been using a slim, minimalist faux-leather wallet that holds all of my cards and has a clear spot for my driver's license. I've had it for at least 3 years now and it's held up really well. It was like $15 on Amazon. I didn't have to pay $75 and it's not a bulky tri-fold wallet.
www.amazon.com/dp/B079DCW7GB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_17wqFbBFZHJY0 Probably something like this as it sounds like the one I have. I bought this over a year ago and still very happy with it.
I got some generic minimalist wallet that holds a license and like 2-3 credit cards and some cash for like 15 dollars and it still holds up at least 2 years later, but I don’t remember the brand name
@@scrmnthn5233 I got a Travelambo wallet for $8 on Amazon, holds up to 5 cards I'd say not including your ID, which it has a clear slot for as well. Has a pocket for cash too. It's slightly longer than a Ridge wallet, but it so much lighter and is actually quite durable for $8. I love it for a minimalist wallet
@@SuburbaniteUrbanite I wear a rigid nylon belt and carry the wallet in the coin pocket. When I sit the elastic rubs against the belt and was starting the fray. If I carried the wallet in any other pocket it would’ve last much longer.
@@ryanskare6670 again, I wear a rigid nylon belt and due to where I carry it there was significant friction that would NOT occur if I carried it elsewhere. If you're happy with a cheap and likely bulky leather wallet, good for you.
ridge wallet is now being pushed by ads in central europe - for double price than us. thx for this video - it helped me realize why not to buy it. 1st reason - no space for coins! - we use coins with value up to 2 USD, while lot of things in places where you use cash (pubs, street stands) are cheaper than US (beer from 1.20 USD, street food like hotdog from 1 USD) , so you arent effectively able to get rid of coins completely (smallest note in my country equals 4 USD) 2nd reason - all cards are embossed (for no reason nowdays - we pay almost only contactless, with apple pay/google pay etc.., i havent seen offline terminal for more than decade) 3rd reason - 10 cards isnt enough. So thanks for this video!
