The Wallet Shoppe
Kings Loot wallets have been on a roll lately (well, at least - we keep seeing them everywhere), which is all the more impressive given they only got started in 2019.
We’re going to take a look at two of their offerings - the Money Clip Minimalist, and the newer Trackable AirTag wallet. How do they stack up?
Kings Loot Wallets
Kings Loot wallets started with a small range, but have expanded quickly to cover a variety of wallet designs, as well as accessories.
We’ve decided to cover the wallet that fits best in our list of minimalist wallets — the slim Money Clip Minimalist — and their more feature-forward option, the Trackable AirTag wallet, which adds a dedicated place for an Apple AirTag.
The Money Clip Minimalist
When we first wrote about Kings Loot, this was called the Hybrid, and it was one of the first designs to come out of their early sewing-machine prototypes (more on that later). It’s now just the Money Clip, with the same size and capacity. And boy, did they hit a home run with this one.
It’s clear a lot of thought went into how people would actually use this wallet. Everyone has a few cards they use all the time and a few carried for emergencies (health insurance, say). The pull tab brings up to six of your everyday cards within reach without opening the bifold, and a metal clip on the outside handles folded cash.
The maker describes a 3.9-by-2.75-by-0.5-inch footprint and space for up to twelve cards and fifteen bills. It comes in calfskin or vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather.
For such a slim design (assuming you don’t overload it), this wallet packs quite the punch. Heck, it even comes with RFID protection on all sides.
Specifications:
Capacity: Up to 12 cards, plus a money clip for bills
Money Clip: Yes
RFID Protection: Yes
What we like: Hugely versatile for how slim it is, while still remaining slim enough for front-pocket carry
What we don’t like: Load all twelve cards and it isn’t so slim anymore.
Owner Norma D. liked the compact shape and leather when buying it as a gift. Read her feedback.
The Trackable AirTag Wallet
A dedicated pocket holds an Apple AirTag alongside the pull-tab card storage and money clip. The AirTag is sold separately and uses Apple’s Find My network, so this is a choice for someone with a compatible Apple setup.
The leather pocket holds the tag firmly in place, so it isn’t rattling around between your cards. Precision finding depends on your phone and AirTag generation.
Specifications:
Capacity: Up to 12 cards, plus a money clip for bills
Money Clip: Yes
AirTag Slot: Yes (AirTag not included)
RFID Protection: Yes
What we like: The dedicated pocket keeps an AirTag with the wallet without a separate dangling holder.
What we don’t like: The AirTag costs extra if you don’t already own one, and the tag adds thickness.
The One-Minute Kings Loot Story
Kings Loot started back in 2019 with Joshua and his wife Jessica putting their life savings into the business. You can read more on their story here, it’s a story that will be familiar to anyone who’s had an idea for a product that they just couldn’t let go of.
Joshua’s first prototype was paper, followed by leather and a sewing machine from Hobby Lobby. From those early prototypes to a full everyday-carry brand, this is a story of grit and determination.
And a desire to produce great products.
Lifetime Support
You can tell a lot from how a product is supported after a sale is made.
Kings Loot’s position is that they want lifetime customers, not one-off transactions. They offer lifetime replacement on their wallets.
What does that mean?
It means you pay shipping and handling, but not for the replacement. If your wallet is damaged or worn out, they’ll replace it with the same model and color (or the updated version). You do have to send the old one back, so a lost or stolen wallet isn’t covered, and the policy excludes some models, accessories and bags.
They even have a skip-the-wait option, where they send the replacement before they receive the old one.
Growth
The approach seems to have worked. From the early days of farmer’s markets and working out of a garage (hey, Apple started in a garage – it’s almost a rite of passage) they’ve now reached the point of building out a dedicated fulfillment center and adding new product lines.
Speaking of new product lines, the product range is impressive for such a young company.
From phone cases to backpacks and accessories, they’ve kept their focus on high-end leather goods, all broadly around the “everyday carry” theme (we know a little something about that …)
We’ll be back with a look at some of their other products in a later update.
Our Verdict
All the Kings Loot designs we’ve looked at feature premium leather, robust stitching, and a view to creating something that will last. The practical difference between these two is whether you want the AirTag pocket.
They’re not an inexpensive option, but we feel they’re reasonably priced given the quality of the materials, the quality of the workmanship, and the lifetime replacement they offer.
But which one would we choose? Drum roll, please…..
We like the Money Clip Minimalist a lot, and it’s a great option for anyone on the lookout for a compact leather wallet that still handles cash.
But if losing a wallet has ever cost you an afternoon retracing your steps, the Trackable AirTag wallet is worth considering — it puts a tracker in a dedicated pocket, and still might just live up to the Kings Loot tagline: The Last Wallet You’ll Own.
Before You Go…
If you’re interested in minimalism, have we got the article for you! Check out our mega list of minimalist wallets in our next article:
The HUGE list of Minimalist Wallets!
