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The rubber rider

EvenOdd Slim Card Wallet This slender pouch won’t stop your bike getting a puncture, but it does put deflated tyres to good use: it’s crafted from reclaimed inner tubes. Each water-resistant wallet wears a unique finish from its life on the road, while custom monogramming means you can add the stamp of your unique genius. $38 / evenodd.us The pop-up pocket

Jekyll & Hide Slim Card Slide There’s nothing slick about fishing for cards. This compact container makes it a cinch for fat fingers to find the right piece of plastic: its milled aluminium frame features a pop-up mechanism. Thumb the little lever and it’ll raise your collection for easy selection. No more pulling out your bus pass at the till. £69 / jekyllandhide.co.uk The banking belt

Trove Wallet A rubber band is the ultimate in minimalist money management… until it snaps. For storage that’s stretchy but sturdy, try this reversible wrap. Reinforced with leather, the elastic belt securely grips your banking bits. Use its three slots to hold cash, cards and keys, or reverse it for more paper space. £30 / trove.cc

The fruity folio

Oliver Co RFID Premium Compact With nine pockets, this wallet is more capacious than it looks – but that isn’t its only surprise. What looks like a lambskin finish is actually the product of an orchard: combined with poly-cotton canvas, its shell uses surplus gunk harvested from apple juice and compote factories. £89 / olivercompanylondon.com

WALLETS

Turns out money really does burn a hole in your pocket. Want a smarter way to cache your cash? Chris Rowlands finds the finest homes for plastic and readies… The classic cardholder

Herschel Roy Financial efficiency starts in your pocket. Slim and simple, this pared-back portefeuille is a lesson in functional understatement. Labelled with a woven patch, it has a basic set of storage sleeves inside. But Herschel hasn’t been totally frugal with the design: it’s got stripy lining. How extravagant! £25 / herschelsupplyco.co.uk

The green grasper

BearMade Zero Waste Wallet Want a coin purse with eco credentials? You could sew your own from an old jeans pocket… or you could let BearMade fashion a more durable one from its cotton offcuts. Rather than binning the leftovers from its backpack workshop, it turns them into these weatherproof pouches. £22 / bearmade.co.uk The woolly wallet

Fjallraven Norrvage Need another reason to love sheep? This furry purse’s rugged fabric finish is made using wool waste from textile production, while the lining blends recycled polyester and organic cotton. With a pop-shut compartment and zippered coin slot, it’s a fleecy sheath worth bleating about. £55 / fjallraven.com The spacious sporran

Harber London Leather Zip Pouch The Doctor’s blue police box isn’t the only container with deceptive dimensions. Despite its modest size, this leather pouch can hold over 20 cards or a fat stack of folded bills. Made in Spain, it has a main chamber that also features two pockets: one for coins, one for your Tardis key. £59 / harberlondon.com

HOW TO DECIDE

1 Cash and carry Most wallets have space for banknotes, while some feature separate coin compartments. Committed to the cashless life? Streamline your pocket load with a cards-only carrier. 2 Asset management Internal dividers can bring order, but having lots of card slots will fatten your wallet’s waistline. The slimmest sleeves sacrifice some structure to keep their dimensions down.

The seamless stasher

Bellroy Apex Note Sleeve A bulging billfold might be a sign of success, but over-stuffing can lead to unfortunate creases. This leather sleeve is pre-moulded for a perfect fit, no stretching necessary. Sculpted sides maximise capacity from day one, while a streamlined interior keeps bulk to a minimum. Bonded by heat instead of chunky stitching, it has a simple five-slot setup, and magnets preserve the unwrinkled look – belying the state of your bank account. £149 / bellroy.com

3 Feeling the pinch? Contactless crime is rare. Still, RFID blocking stops anyone skimming your bank details. Full shielding is great, but having one unprotected pocket means you can still tap to pay. 4 Material wealth Money can come and go, but a good wallet should last a lifetime. Fabric folders offer durability, while leather shells will take on a natural patina from your clammy hands.