Bellroy Wallet (NOTE SLEEVE) - Review and Cut up - RFID Wallet
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
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Bellroy wallet review by cutting it apart and seeing whats really inside and how it is made. Bellroy wallets are high quality wallets but are they are good as handmade wallets?
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As a leathermaker myself, I have been dying to see a proper leathermaker’s take on the bellroy. Great video! Thanks for making it!!
I’ve owned this wallet for 6 years and have used it for 5 years collectively. The wallet has held up incredibly, all stitching is still in tact and no tears in the leather. It has started to show its age but over all still looks great. The leather pull tab is still perfectly fine, but over the 6 years of use it has started to curl as it is in the fold line of the wallet, which begins to to round out as you fill the wallet with more cards.
The best part is that the wallet stays so thin and light when full, which makes it more comfortable to carry than most wallets I have used.
I am using the original Notesleeve which doesn’t have the RFID protection and I believe is a slightly different design to the new version.
I hope my years of experience with the wallet provides a good insight to perspective buyers.
Same and it's the cheapest of 6 wallets I own. I went in very skeptical but it's proven itself. It's a good bare bones basic wallet. Nothing fancy but the quality and design for the money is r really quite good.
I have had my bellroy wallet with pulltab for exactly 1900 days and the pulltab still works perfectly; although the tab itself has slightly curled up. The leather is finally starting to look a bit tired around the edges with cracks etc, but overall I am very happy with it -- it's served me well
5 years? Wow nice
@@NhatLinhNguyen82 I'm still rocking it lmao. I replied last night with a link to a photo of how it looks now, but I guess it automatically removes comments with links in them for obvious reasons. It's looking pretty crusty around the edges :D
@@fredsk1 learn how to take care of the leather and it will last another 5.
repsect for cutting and tearing through so much stuff in the past few weeks. i really enjoy this format, because i wouldn't really cut up/analyze the things own like this, but i still want to know if they are quality products. thanks for making these videos!
I've been going back and forth between this wallet and the Bellroy slim sleeve for the last 8 years and I absolutely love them both
I've had my Bellroy cardsleeve for over 5 years and the pull tab still works great and I love how the leather has aged.
You are an honest and just person. You don’t put down other products just because it wasn’t made by you. You can be trusted to always tell the truth and I very much appreciate it.
Thank you for the tear down once again. I also enjoy the fact that you don't bad mouth the company, and tell us what you do and don't like about the product. This video came across very positive and honest.
Thanks Scott! I appreciate all your support and comments
4 years late but I agree on the folded edges. When it wears through, there's nowhere to go but the waste bin. Normal edges are best, and easier to repair. A very honest, thorough and insightful breakdown. A knowledgeable public shops smarter when they realize how quality presents itself in the leather world.
I'm very hard on everything. Nothing lasts long around me. I have this exact model wallet in the grey. These are surprisingly durable. It's not uncommon to see guys that have used these daily for years and year, 5, 6, 7, years without any issues what so ever. This is the cheapest wallet I own and I was very skeptical when I got it, but over years I've grown to love it. Bellroy is also using ecco leather now, which I love. They're legit. For the money these are hard to beat. Idk what he's talking about when he says it costs alot. $89 is not much for a half decent wallet. Most nicer wallets made from nicer materials like say box calf, much less hand died box calf, cost twice that, easily.
I’ve had my Bellroy wallet for approximately 10 years and not even a single stitch has become undone. Still looks and feels good. Great quality product.
I've had my Bellroy Note Sleeve for almost 3 years now and it has held up very well. The tab is still in great shape and functions just as well as the day I bought it. Overall I've been very pleased with the purchase, good build quality, I dig the design and like their philosophy.
I loved the transition when you were saying “lets tear this thing apart” with the heavy music to the silent focused working with ur cat chilling on ur back
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I’ve had a bellroy for 6 years now and the pull tab is still like new
Has whatever color you selected for the outside worn away? I have the Java/Caramel colorway, and after maybe 1.5 years the Java color seems to be wearing away.
klesh I had the dark brown colour and what happens is that it just gets darker. I now have a premium edition black wallet and it shows scratches but that’s about it.
@@jackiechow860 hey what about keeping the wallet in your pants pocket? is it comfortable? am thinking of getting not note sleeve but wanna make sure as it's not cheap 😅 thanks in advance
Mariam Alhammadi it’s a small wallet and the corners are more rounded so it’s very comfortable
I've had my Bellboy Slim Sleeve wallet for a little over 4 years now and it has aged very well. The leather has gone shiny, the pull tab still works, and there is no damage or fraying of the stitching at all.
Bellroy is my go-to brand for wallets. You are right about their leather, it’s kinda thin and not the most durable thing. However, mine lasted for years with just little scuffs here and there. I had to retire my zip wallet because the fabric next to the zipper tore a hole.
I think a Bellroy would easily last 5 years, at which point people usually get bored and buy another.
Really good stuff man.
I've been using a Bellroy Note Sleeve for the past 2 years. (so far the pull tab's still doing fine)
Now I finally have some form of confirmation of its quality.
how's your wallet now
Excellent in-depth review! I've just scored a bellroy Note Sleeve Wallet. At a cost of £26. It isn't brand new but it's in really excellent condition. The leather is so soft. The pull tab is still functioning as it should. It's black with blue (Right Hand Side) Interior. Top notch workmanship. I'm in my late 60's And l really look after my kit. I'm hoping that this beautiful wallet will still be around for years to come. And ya know what.....I really do believe that it it will be. With regular maintenance of course. Anyways....Thanks for sharing this video. Very much appreciated.....From Manchester Uk across the pond 🤗
Ive had my bellroy wallet for 5 years now in the blue color. Absolute nothing wrong with it just some discoloration where the cards bend the outside leather. Ive gotten it soaked a couple of times also and it still looks pretty darn good. Usually my wallets look haggard after about 3 years but the quality on these things are pretty good for the price
I'd say really good for the price. it's the cheapest wallet I own and it's held up better than fancier hand made wallets which cost a lot more and use much more costly leathers.
Long time Bellroy owner here and they are very well made. I have never had a wear problem with the leather, fabric or pull-tab. The rolled edge on my current wallet shows no sign of wear after 7 years.
I've had a Bellroy wallet for 10 years now, I believe an earlier version of the 'Hide & Seek', and I still love this thing after all this time! It's held up GREAT for being such a thin leather(just checked the rolled edges - I'm shocked that it isn't even beginning to look worn through, no kidding), the shear amount of slots and pockets and hidden storage areas is awesome and convenient, I honestly don't have anything negative to say about it at all. $90 is a lot for a not-handmade wallet - but I've gotten 10 years out of it and it still isn't worn out! Mind you, I should add I'm 5'5 135lbs, so I may not have enough ass to REALLY wear them out LOL, just a note. That said, I've always worked active jobs like construction(and obviously I'm the dude squeezing in all the tight spaces) or sitting on my ass putting highway miles in, so it's gotten its share of "real world use".
I've kinda been wanting to buy a new wallet - but the problem is that this thing is STILL going strong, not close to worn out, and I don't want a different wallet lol. If this thing would just wear out already so I could buy a new one... [first_world_probs]
Edit: actually, I just found the TINIEST crack where the leather has split, right in the top edge crease of the fold. 10 years(give or take) and that's all there is, and that's in the worst place where you would likely expect material failure; can't complain about that at all.
I have had that wallet for just over three years. The pull has not worn out, nor have the corners on the outer skin. The stitching is all as new. The rolled edge shows no wear either. The design philosophy was a thinner, smaller wallet and it is. I also think it is a nice dress/business environment wallet. It is a really great wallet. I have had the Bellroy passport wallet for 10 years, use it nearly daily in my travels and it is outstanding as well. High price but high quality. Even though I am a leather crafter as a hobby, I will always have a Bellroy wallet.
Honest, unpretentious, informative (educational actually); yeah good job on these videos.
I like the general leather info video you made too. How about leather from non-cows? A modest proposal.
Horse leather is really strong too.
3:22 cracked me up - the cat was loafing on your back while you tore the wallet haha! Anyway, I love your channel for its unique content. Keep doing these kinds of review.
I've owned a Bellroy for a little over a year and it is developing a nice patina (though the corners do wear down) and the pull-tab works just as well as it did on day one. If I notice it starting to dry out at some point then I think a little leather lotion would work no problem.
I just wanted to buy dr. Martens and now I’m stuck watching leather wallet reviews etc... But I love it! Keep doing what you’re doing. :))
Dont!
abigor315 too late haha. Ik that the quality isn’t the best but the style of them got me 🤪😬
@@annacernakova7383 mine came today, the size is perfect hallelujah lol.. Docs look good on girls, never give them up ;)
I've had my Bellroy for everyday use for four years and is still in perfect condition. I bought my three brothers one each and they love theirs.
i've been using my bellroy for about 5 years now, still love it
Bellroy's schtick is thin wallets. I have the Travel wallet which neatly holds a Passport; Boarding pass; a few cards; a bank notes section that takes large bank notes as used in some countries, and a tine Japanese ballpoint pen for filling out Immigration cards (they give you a spare refill too). This wallet comfortably fits into a front pocket on trousers/jeans,so that you can sleep on a plane knowing exactly where your documents are! The package that it comes in is a delight, as you discovered. This company is obviously passionate about what they do. I love it!
It was no surprise that when you pulled it apart, it was hard to do and showed that it was well constructed. My next normal wallet will be a Bellroy.
This is a really great channel concept. I look forward to more.
Thanks! couldnt do it with out you!
I appreciate you doing this video and the honest review as a wallet/leather goods shop yourself. I've been on the fence about this and a handful of wallets. I hate the RFID "crunchyness" and most wallets today have them. It's a gimmick y'all! Haha
Waiting and hoping to win your wallet this week and if not, continue the hunt for a decent wallet under $50
Check TJ Maxx/Marshals. They often have Timberland and really nice wallets for less than $50. This wallet is almost $100 and it's made in India. I got a really nice Tumi wallet, and then I saw TJMaxx or Marshall's had a Tumi wallet for $25, and I looked in the Tumi website and it was somewhere around $120. It's not as good as my Italian made Tumi wallet, but still really nice for $25, or 20% of retail.
Awesome videos. It is cool to see the breakdown and how others are doing things. As a leather worker myself it helps to see what other companies are doing to be able to figure out what sets my work apart. Keep up the great work.
I have a feeling that this is gonna go semi viral in the next days, idk youtube suggested me your videos out of nowhere
I hope so!
Good to see you could be honest with your opinion, even though we could tell you were kind of hoping the wallet wasn’t as well made as it was. Lot of respect for guys like you. People just don’t appreciate hand made things as much anymore and it’s a harder industry to be financially successful in nowadays. You really have to have a passion for what you do. I’d like to get into leather working someday as a hobby but it just seems too hard to make good money doing it as a full time career. I know a couple people who do it as their main source of income, make amazing quality products, but barely make ends meet. Much respect and hope you get to continue doing your passion for a living for many years.
I've been using my bellroy for ten years and everything is still intact. The red leather is now very dark red on the outside, but still pretty close to the original colour on the inside. Had no problems with the pull tabs or liner.
They’re pretty good quality. I’ve had a bellroy wallet for about 4 years now and I use it everyday. There’s some wear for sure and probably could use a new one but you’ll get about 3-4 years of everyday use out of these.
I’ve had the same bellboy for 6 years and it’s still brilliant to use :)
New favourite channel, so glad I stumbled on it via the dms thing! Such interesting content
Teardowns of leather products are why I subscribed actually. I want to know that what I'm buying is a good investment because leather is an investment fabric that isn't really distinguishable between good and bad for the uninitiated
I got a hide & seek in Java.
Had it for 2y so far.
No big issues with it. Nothing. It looks sleek, is well organized and flat. Really pleased with it.
An interesting part to add to these videos is if you guesstimate to the best you can how much the wallet is worth in materials alone to gauge if companies are boosting up the price on cheap products. Awesome videos man really been learning a ton
Yea I have one of these wallets since the end of 2015. It is showing some holes now but nothing to decommission it over.
Mine is of a older design and honestly don't use the pull tab feature much if at all but it hasn't broken.
Bellroy's main tinge with the wallet is about haveing a low profile some reasonable sacrifices have been made to achieve it.
Would love to see more review videos! There's so much information I never knew about in these videos. Thanks for putting in the extra time to make it happen!
I've been a big fan of my belroy key cover plus, the 50 bucks to get one seemed a bit steep but knowing they are using higher quality components and construction makes it easier to understand now
Being a crazy cat lady I vote that we see much more of the cat and please let us know his/her name as it’s such a cutie 💕💕
Ps, love the deconstructions, they really are fabulous and so good as I’m starting to work in leather.
Loving your reviews and the painful cutting up of perfectly good products! I have a Bellroy wallet and love it, had it for a number of years now, is really compact and the slide out card feature is really useful.
Have had a Bellroy wallet for 6 years now! Not this version but bigger fold one. The leather has broken off in the corner but otherwise it's still a perfectly functional wallet!
I have been using a Bellroy Slim Sleeve for the past two years and have not experienced it fall apart in any way shape or form, the pull tab has held up (granted, i really don't carry any important cards in there so it might get accessed once a week or so) but will be buying another of their wallets if and when the time comes for mine to go. Highly recommend if you're after a small sleek wallet.
I have my BELLROY VERY SMALL Black since Dec 2014 and it's indestructible. It did travel the world with me usually inside of my jeans back pocket or my suit inner pocket and it's used daily. I wish it wasn't so well built so I could buy a new one ;) but "unfortunately" it is very well made. I fit around 20 cards / ID's etc and it only starts getting thick if I have pile of receipts and bills in there as well.
Pull tab has not worn out for me after well over a year and a half. I have the Java/Caramel colorway, and I have to say the java color is wearing off slightly at the corners and typical wear spots. Cool if you're into that worn look, not cool if you aren't. What I do dig is having a few accessory leather items in the Caramel color, which matches the inside of my wallet. Tasty. It's 100% the best wallet I've ever had.
Another amazing video, I was looking into getting a bellroy when you said you were doing a teardown. So thank you for the additional information and keep up the quality content
Very cool! I’ve had a bellroy for about 8 months now and have been really happy with it. Glad to see they actually are decent quality
The kitty is so cute 😻 and great video!
I have this wallet. I also own 5 other wallets. This is by far the cheapest wallet I own and it's actually quite good. Stop pretending like you're way more frugal or poor than you actually are. $89 is "pricey" for a bare bones decent wallet actually made of leather? Cmon man. Any half decent high quality leather wallet is going to run you twice that, easily. My favorite wallet isn't the most costly but it's $185 and it's made entirely from hand died boxcalf.
I have owned the note sleeve for about 7 years(probably longer?) and can confirm that the tab is still working fine and it has aged well! :D
I'm becoming more interested in leather and watched your "leather 101" video. I went to your channel after watching the video and noticed a review for boots. So I thought because I own a Bellroy note sleeve, I would see if you had a review on it. I've owned a note sleeve for a few years and I haven't had any issues. It's a great wallet. Great video, I look forward to your reviews of leather in the future. Good day Sir.
Have had my Bellroy zipper card pocket for a few years now. Love it. The zipper is starting to get worn. Need wallet that can take 15-18 cards and is compact.
and still....the cat isn't introduced...love the video, but really want the cat introduced
Her name is cat Montgomery and she comments every now and then, mostly concerning cats ;-)
@@JAndrioli you made me laugh
Cat's name is toaster 👍
Cut the cat and review?
@@yapolloable you realize you are replying to a 7 mth old remark...and the cats name is toaster
I feel that way about my Bullstrap wallet. It feels like a mass produced cheaper product and it has a very chemical smell to it that took a few weeks to wear off. My Claude shipped this week and I can’t wait to start using it. I’m glad I found your channel.
Edit: Sent you a message on instagram.
Had my note for about 5 or 6 years now. It's worn in really well but crucially no sign of wearing out yet. It's got darker, dirty and scratched but all the seams are tights and nothing is loose. The one tiny thing is the leather is cracking at the edges where it folds in half. Incredibly good wallet otherwise
The slim sleeve should get it's own breakdown video.
I've had a belroy wallet for almost 4 years now and it's still holding up pretty well. Can't see it lasting another 4 years as its starting to show signs of stress. The pull tab works a charm and I have like 5 cards in that part of the wallet too
I'd really like to see you take a look at a Burberry wallet. I've known a few people with them and the reviews were fairly mixed.
I use a Bellroy microsleeve. Looks nice at first, but fades and rubs in a garbage looking product. I used it for 6 months and it looks like I have had it for 10 years. Tossed it in the garbage after I pulled the seams and made my own pattern from it.
The cat wants to be a 🌟
At first glance I thought that was an emoji of a hide!
It has a brown star, which is being pushed in this guy's face all the time.
@@mikealmere70 cats all think that's their best side.
It already is!
The cat is the star
When I got my Bellroy I did read some reviews calling them overpriced, thin, etc. Well it's been 5+ years now and it's perfectly fine. The only thing I'd change about it is to make it wider. it's JUST wide enough for American bills, which means they're a pain to get in the wallet. But otherwise it's a cool design.
I've tried a cheap Amazon minimalist wallet (Huskk) with an elastic pull tab that pulled itself back in. The elastic held up for around 9 months and then the stitching on the pull itself gave out rendering it useless. You get what you pay for, for sure.
Finally, a review for that wallet. I was not able to find a proper one for years.
Loved the video, had my Note Sleeve 6 years, pull tab held, corners broke down first but it was caught in New York City rain often so...
Awesome video. I just ordered the Note Sleeve. Nice to know its well made.
Try a Yoder Leather wallet? They are Amish made in my area and they have a website. I have the cowhide trifold and love it. The interior is pigskin.
I would buy a Rose Anvil version of this wallet. I want that slimness
Just ordered a Rowe wallet from your site. Glad I found your channel.
You will love it. It's a fantastic wallet as long as you don't carry tons of cards and tons of cash.
your channel are very helpful. please do more wallets , bags or another leather product .🙏🙏
Got one in 2015, stills as good as new with a wee bit of patina :)
That packaging is on point great break down of the wallet as well
I've had my note sleeve for over four years. The pull tab still works. I messed up the shape of the wallet because I got caught in a couple of pretty good rain showers and when it dried it shrunk it got smaller in the middle where it folds.
I've had the hide n seek for 5 years and it's still going. It's getting a little rough at this point but still solid and its been through the washer at least 5 times. Before the bellroy my wallets were the 15 dollar specials from kohls and I would get 3 to 6 months or one wash. So i really like my bellroy
I love my Belltoy. Nice review thank you
thank you
This is rad, and super interesting.
I own a bellroy slim sleeve, so real cool to see something similar opened up. So far no issue with the neat little pull tab, and it's been about 2 years so here's hoping it holds up.
Keep the cut ups comin!! Good stuff.
Very interesting to watch. I’ve got a Bellroy wallet & love it.
Great to hear!
I have had my bellroy for about years great wallet.
I think it's worth pointing out that one of the selling points of Bellroy wallets is that they are thinner than almost any other wallet on the market whilst carrying the same amount of "stuff", or more.
Ya that’s very true
@@RoseAnvil it's interesting though, as you show just how many pieces make up the wallet. I think that is a perfect example of a product that is prototyped and designed at a cadstation in a studio vs a product that is created/designed more "organically" as it were. Incidentally, I have a NoteSleeve that is on Day 1222 as of today and other than a bit of fraying and an ink stain from a pen accident, is still going strong. I think it's going to be time to move on to a new wallet soon and while the Designer Edition is tempting in principle, I worry that it loses some of the thinness that makes the original edition so versatile.
My early model Bellroy hide and seek wore away after about 2 years at the folded ends. But it hasn't gotten much worse after 6 years. The patina is great
I like the thin card holders.
Been using pull tab for over a year now and no issues.
Dude I love your videos specially those leathercraft skill tips
I was looking for a wallet when you posted this video. Thanks for the review, it really helped me. I'm definitely going to lick and prescribe.
Probably don't lick and prescribe... Better to stick with the tried and true, "like and subscribe".
I'm really glad to hear that Bellroy isn't just another overpriced marketing ploy. I use the Microsleeve because it suits exactly what my needs are.
Great job on the videos, I'm new to the craft and learning so much from your open, honest presentation. Would love to see guides and tutorials in future. Liked and subscribed.
I just received “the lo” today. Really like it. I wish there were higher quality sleek designs out there. I like the idea of some nice thick leather but I don’t always love the styling.
Very cool video and product review. Yes, more wallets video would be great
I really had a good laugh when the cat is like....u are mah servant hooman cut that leather XD
Love watching these !
Do you want to review the Grovemade Leather Bifold wallet? They have this cool spacing between the cards in a single pocket. Looks like magic...
Can you send me a link?
Rose Anvil grovemade.com/product/tan-compact-bifold-wallet/?initial=279
Bellroy wallets design are nice but like you said the leather is thin, my note sleeve wallet folded seam edge are worn through so that's the weak aspect of it although it's still usable.
I have the older model, for years now. Pull tab is still good. Only thing is the main pockets have stretched a bit, and the corners have worn down quite a bit. The main opening down the bottom of the main fold is starting to tear as well. Still, one of the slimmest leather wallets I’ve had that’s got a lot of function for what I need. My wallet has an extra tiny pocket for phone SIM cards, great for travel. Does not seem to be on this newer model, unfortunately
I come for the leather goods but stay for Toster and his crazy ways!
I'd go for handmade any day.
Same!