Bellroy Leather Elements Phone Pocket Plus Wallet - Cognac

I previously bought a Bellroy Leather Travel Wallet and was extremely impressed with the quality, both out of the package and after extended usage (excluding the fact that I really dislike how it didn't have a coin compartment), so I was extremely excited to purchase another Bellroy wallet.While this particular one felt more plasticky than my old wallet, I attribute that to it being weather-proof, so it isn't a major issue. There were slight quality lapses on the zip, zipper, and outer layer (specifically, it looks like a sticker wasn't removed properly on the outer layer), but it's working fine, and that's what matters most. However, I would most definitely have appreciated it more if it was softer.The wallet was also larger than I expected, so do look out for that. It has zero issues holding phablets, passports, and even the small travel pen provided with the Bellroy Leather Travel Wallet, as long as you don't cram too much stuff inside it beforehand.Since there is a slot that seems to be made for the small travel pen provided with the Bellroy Leather Travel Wallet, I would definitely have loved to have one included.Additionally, I haven't tested the "weather-proof" aspect of the wallet intentionally because it looks like my zipper can't close completely, but it's not like I bought it just to pour water on my wallet. Hopefully, if my wallet ever gets wet, it will prove to be truly weather-proof.

I first saw the Bellroy line of products a month ago when I was in Japan. I was shopping around in Shibuya and saw their products at Loft (a store that sells everyday commodities <-- I ripped that description off from wiki lol).The apparent quality and "technicalness" of their products immediately captured my attention. So upon further research, I found out that I could get it on Amazon for cheaper than I could get it for in Japan.When I returned home, I immediately went online and bought it. And I am glad that I did. I been looking for a new wallet for years and I finally found one that I like!Pros:- Technical! Lot's of pockets, but laid out so the wallet doesn't bulk up.- Ability to house my iPhone 6s Plus- Nice aesthetic- Elements version comes with a sealed zipper and treated leather to "weatherproof" the wallet. Don't plan on testing it, but it's nice to have!- Awesome packaging! (A company that pays attention to detail in packaging, is one that pays attention to details!)Cons:- US currency sometimes gets snagged by the zipper- Zipper is a bit stiff, but the wallet is only a few weeks old, so hopefully it will loosen up.09Dec2015 UPDATE:The coating on the all-weather leather has started to peel at some spots :(Zipper does seem to be loosening up nicely :)

I'm a cyclist, and I was roped in by the online ad showing a Ziploc bag vs. the Bellroy. The price made me choke a little, but how convenient to not have to take cards, cash, etc. out of my wallet and prepare a Ziploc before every ride. Add the aesthetics, and I fully expect my riding buddies to be very jealous ;-) I needed the Plus because my HTC has a 5" screen, and this more than accommodates that. I initially saw it as a convenience for cycling, but of course it's a full-time replacement for my old wallet, and so much more functional. You'll probably carry it in hand when you're walking, but I rarely put my old wallet in my pants pocket anyway. So where before I was carrying a wallet and a phone in hand, now I have this. It fits completely into the pocket of some cycling jerseys, but protrudes a little in others. It's only been on one long, sweaty ride (several short ones) and the leather shows a bit of waviness from the moisture. But it still looks good, feels good, and does the job it was designed for very well.

I bought 2 of them and the zippers became disabled.

The presentation of this product with its packaging is top notch. Overall the construction is very good as well. It fits the Nexus 6P and iPhone 6 Plus while in a case and filled with cards. Where this product doesn't make sense is the cost, its just far too high for what you get. It has a pen holder that really only fits the Bellroy pen which is impossible to find, why not just include it. The leather is very soft which may be a downside in the future considering it is marketed towards hard use in weather but so far has stood up pretty well for me. The pockets are quite loose and I have dropped things like cards and paper more than once from them on accident. A good product but needs a few tuneups and a price cut.

This phone wallet design is much better than the current design that they currently are using as of this review. This is the older design of the wallet with multiple slots for cards and not just one large pocket for them. This style is currently only on Amazon and not on the Bellroy site. I have currently been using the wallet for 3 weeks and I love this wallet. I am using a Galaxy S7 Edge phone and it fits with plenty of room. I would HIGHLY recommend this wallet if you are looking for an all in one solution for carrying your wallet and phone in one place.

I originally purchased the NON-plus version of this wallet because I have an iPhone 6s. I had to exchange it for this one because any sort of case on the phone makes it impossible to fit. That being said, I really like this wallet. It puts me at ease knowing that my iPhone and credit cards are waterproof. It is very slim and low profile, but it obviously takes up every square inch of space in my back pocket. It is large as far as wallets go and almost ALMOST feels like a clutch. I still haven't decided if I'm going to return it or keep it.