The Wallet Shoppe
Haxford built its range around affordable leather products. The brand’s aim is that great leather should be accessible to the public and should not cost a fortune.
The range included phone cases, watchbands, and wallets, though it would be fair to say that, with the Haxford Wallet as their most well-known product, they are primarily known as a wallet brand. The wallets are generally minimal in design, and functionality is a priority as well. We took a look at their slider wallet to see if it met the hype.
The Haxford Bifold Slider is an older design, and Haxford’s storefront currently requires a password. The alternatives below give you three ways to get similar card access and cash storage.
Haxford Bifold Slider Wallet
Using the Haxford Bifold Slider wallet has generally been easy and straightforward. The wallet is well-made, and the leather feels soft and supple. The following is a summary of our thoughts on the wallet, as well as some possible alternatives that offer more or less the same features.
Features
Haxford’s Bifold Slider wallet is minimal and light but can still hold up to around 10 cards. It also features a pull tab for cards that you frequently use to allow ease of access. The slimness of the wallet means you can easily store it either in your front or back pocket. Also, the wallet is designed to include RFID blocking,, if that’s a concern for you.
The wallet also has an ID slot, where you might choose to keep a driver’s license or another form of ID for ease of access.
Size/Dimensions
The dimensions of the wallet are 4.1” x 2.9,” and it weighs around 3oz. We consider this wallet to be on the slimmer and lighter side compared to many other leather wallets on the market, which are generally somewhat bulky, especially once you begin to store your cards in them.
Material and Colors
The wallet we received from Haxford was made of “Crazy Horse” leather in black. “Crazy Horse” describes a waxed, pull-up finish rather than leather from a horse or a separate quality grade. The finish can lighten where the leather bends, so color variation is part of its appeal.
In addition to black, Haxford offered its Bifold Slider wallet in two shades of brown: copper and caramel.
Durability
Rather than showing any signs of wear and tear, the wallet softened up slightly during our use, which is what you’d expect of good leather as it breaks in. The feel of that leather was a large part of why we liked it.
Overall Usefulness
We feel overall that the design of the Haxford wallet is practical and that the wallet is easy to use. Several of the features make it very straightforward to access your most essential cards. Instead of having to open the wallet and rummage through it to find them, you can store the most used cards in a special sliding compartment.
It was especially useful to have the ID slot to store a driver’s license, as it made it very easy to find the card when asked for your identification. The wallet is light and compact, which also makes it easy and convenient to carry around with you.
Alternatives to the Haxford Bifold
While we were overall impressed with Haxford’s Bifold Slider wallet, it’s not the only such wallet out there. We have tried several different bifold / slider wallets, and feel comfortable recommending a few alternatives, which we think offer similar benefits and ease of use.
These include the following:
Serman’s Blocking Slim Bifold Wallet
The Serman 1.S is a close alternative if the pull tab is what you like about Haxford. It measures 3.9 by 2.85 by 0.5 inches, with a quick-access outer pocket, ID slot, and money clip. The maker recommends 6–8 cards plus ten US bills.
It comes in a much wider range of colors than the Haxford (the carbon-fiber-look one is vegan material), and the leather has a more “natural” look, which some may prefer. It is compact, though: owner Gary P. found it too tight for his ID, cards and cash.
Andar Leather Slim Bifold Wallet
The Apollo offers a similar combination of a pull tab, visible ID, and cash clip. Andar specifies full-grain leather, five card slots including the quick-access front slot, and space for 1–10 cards. It’s a useful option if you like the Haxford idea but want to choose from Andar’s leather finishes.
Owner Micah liked being able to carry cash again after using a Groove wallet.
RUNBOX Minimalist Slim Wallet
The RUNBOX option takes a more conventional card-slot approach. Its listing specifies a 4-by-3-inch footprint, six card slots, an ID window, and a suggested load of 6–8 cards plus US bills. Choose it if you prefer reaching directly into slots rather than using Haxford’s pull tab.
It also comes in more colors than the Haxford (in leather or vegan finishes). It’s a good deal bulkier, though. That helps it feel sturdy, but it may be a little on the large side if you want a genuinely minimal wallet.
Where Else to Look
If Haxford’s premium leather craftsmanship appeals to you, take a look at our Harber London wallet review as well — another brand with compact leather layouts and a different range of finishes.
Summary
We hope some of the above helps you choose the perfect wallet. On the whole, we were happy with our Haxford Bifold Slider: well-made, easy to use, and the leather softened up nicely. We especially like the emphasis on convenience and practicality, though it’s also a good-looking wallet. If you can still find one, we’d comfortably recommend it.
