Compact wallets are perfect for men. Three reasons why men are increasingly graduating from long wallets.

2025/1 HushTug Editorial Department

Many adult men have probably used a long wallet.

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Many people have the image that long wallets are too bulky and have always been one of the most popular wallets for men, but in recent years it seems that many men are switching to compact wallets.

Just as our belongings change with the times, perhaps the essential item of the wallet is also at a turning point.

Many people choose compact wallets as their main wallets.

Let me introduce myself again. My name is Nakajima and I am the manager of the showroom of the leather brand HushTug.

I usually talk to a lot of customers at the store, and the most common one is

"Looking for a compact wallet"

This is a customer.

Approximately 70% of customers who have purchased wallets from our brand choose compact wallets. Surprisingly, only a minority choose long wallets.

Why have so many people started choosing "compact wallets" instead of "long wallets"?

People who have taken for granted that they use long wallets

"If only I'd known sooner...!"

There may be a reason to regret it.

Three reasons to graduate from long wallets and choose compact wallets

Based on these questions, we have compiled the top three reasons why people choose compact wallets over long wallets, based on the opinions of customers who have actually visited our stores.

① Cashless transactions have become more common, so I use less cash.

First of all, the recent increase in cashless payments seems to be having an impact.

Many people choose to use cashless payment methods if they are available, and only use cash that they have on hand as a backup when such methods are not available.

Long wallets are generally more expensive than compact wallets, so it's understandable that people would feel that it's not worth spending money on something they don't use often .

② My image of long wallets has changed

This may be due to the increase in cashless payments, but it seems that fewer people have a positive impression of long wallets than before.

For example, in the past, cash was often used, and long wallets that looked good when paying were popular, but now some people think that "paying with cash takes time and is not smart."

In addition, the trends surrounding these types of accessories are largely determined by the impression they make on women .

For women who are increasingly using cashless payments themselves, men's long wallets may no longer be a particularly attractive item.

3. Its thinness and small size match modern clothing and belongings.

Next, let's move away from focusing on wallets and payments and take a look at modern clothing and belongings.

First of all, minimalist thinking (living with only the bare necessities) has become more common than before, and when you look at men's bags these days, many of them are carrying small bags such as sacoche bags or body bags.

That is, compared to before

I want to go out easily without carrying unnecessary things.
I want to carry a bag as part of my outfit without it interfering with my outfit.

It seems that many people think that way.

As bags become smaller and more people are reducing unnecessary items and enjoying going out more easily, it seems that there is a demand in today's world for compact wallets to be carried in bags.

The only disadvantage of choosing a compact wallet

The only drawback to choosing a compact wallet is that it lacks a sense of luxury .

It seems that by making the body smaller, it is difficult to express individuality in the design, and many designs end up being too casual because they are too focused on being thin and lightweight.

It is already small and less luxurious and formal than a long wallet, so if you are particular about the design, we recommend choosing one made of genuine leather.

Especially when you consider that a wallet will be used for both work and personal use, genuine leather is preferable over nylon, which lacks a luxurious feel, or synthetic leather, which deteriorates easily and falls apart.

A high-quality genuine leather compact wallet. What do you recommend?

The L Zip Wallet from HushTug, a leather brand where I am the store manager, is becoming very popular as a compact wallet for men.

The brand began selling in 2019, but the online store already has over 2,000 reviews, with the L Zip Wallet receiving a highly rated average review score of 4.4/5.0.

One thing that many people highly praise is its "high cost performance."

Normally, products are produced in factories and then shipped through several other companies before reaching customers, but HushTug manages everything from production to sales in-house, allowing us to offer genuine leather at affordable prices.

What's more, it comes with peace of mind support that allows you to return or exchange the product free of charge for any reason within one month of purchase, no matter how much you use it .

HushTug products are not sold in department stores or shops, so they can basically only be purchased through our online store.

・I want to try a compact wallet, but I'm not sure if it will suit me...
・I'm worried about buying online in the first place because the product might be different from what I expected.

For such people, we would like to reiterate that "for any reason, no matter how much you use the product, you can return or exchange it free of charge within 30 days ."

Since returns are free, you can never lose out, so if you're considering buying a new wallet, be sure to give it a try.