Bellroy Apex Slim Sleeve; cool, new, disappointing?

[@radwandarkal7112]

I brought one two weeks back After putting 8 cards and 3 papers of cash the magnetic almost not working The ideal application 5 cards 2 papers of cash 6.5/10

[@Richard_Barnes]

Radwan Darkal, thx for sharing that 👍🏻

[@walletopia]

Thanks Radwan, I'm carrying the wallet now and your carry configuration is about where I'm at and it's spot on. Anything more and it won't close, so it "might" have the capacity, but the feature of the magnets becomes useless.

[@BigTonyGee]

The rating is very fair! 👍🏻 I was hoping to get one but good thing I found this channel first!

[@walletopia]

Great to hear!

[@stevenwongrealestate]

Been waiting for this one!! Not sure I can validate the price, but I like the innovation they’re trying to push for!

[@walletopia]

You and me both!

[@blumchue]

Bellroy has great customer service they swapped my gray zip wallet when it had dye from my jeans rub off no questions asked. Kind of like a cheap step can versus a simple human can its just so much better designed with a 10 year warranty. I also have A peak design 3l sling that is a great small everyday carry bag for electronics and cameras. In the end u get what u pay for most of the time In terms of customer support and warranty. Enjoy ur videos.

[@walletopia]

Thanks Michael! Yes, I've heard majority feedback on how good Bellroy's support is!

[@karimsurferics]

I am usually carrying 6-7 cards with me. At first, I was also a bit disappointed seeing that the magnets are not strong enough to fully close the wallet when it’s pretty stuffed inside. However after approx. 2 weeks the leather relaxes a bit around the cards and the wallet almost closes completely. It’s not perfect, but way better than in the first few days. I’d hoped that I’d love the apex slim sleeve, but I just like it, cannot love it for the price. Expected more!

[@walletopia]

I'm the same way. I'm into my 3rd week of carrying it and the closure is adjusting a bit. The moulding is hanging in there, not collapsing like I thought, but I carry in my front pocket. But yes, overpriced for the concept.

[@kyndow7149]

Bought this because I thought it was interesting. It does not seal for me even w/ 6 cards in it, and the left card slot had nearly identical wrinkles to the one you show. Currently in the process of returning it.

[@walletopia]

That's too bad about the wrinkles, you'd think it was something uncommon. And yes, mine never fully closed with less than the complete number of cards they say it can carry, even after carrying it for a month (that review is coming up).

[@euclioestsenexsum]

I was quite literally about to buy one of these - thought it looked really nice, really minimalist - but just couldn't choose between the colours. Now I'm glad I found this video because I've realised it's better for me to spend my money on another, more study product. I was mainly worried about it not closing nicely with the magnets and I did notice you pinching it together to even it out, or so it seemed. Great video and so thankful I found it before actually buying the product.

[@walletopia]

Glad we could help!!

[@Adrian-yd6vu]

So what wallet did u get

[@reitop_d6648]

I’m struggling to see how you gave quality a 4/5, especially at this price point, when you show issues with the leather. I’m curious as to how you came to that score as I’m sure I’ve seen other wallets getting similar or lower scores which appear to be better made

[@walletopia]

Quality is independent from score, and in this case the leather is the same type as other Bellroy products. I’ve had my concerns with the leather of all Bellroy wallet, but it’s proven to be pretty good, not great. In the case of the defect, if it was a systemic problem with all the wallets in this model then it would get a lower score. Unfortunately the one I received was not the best but doesn’t reflect on every one they produce.

[@nodomhnaill]

walletopia received mine today (onyx), no sooner received than returned. 4 standard cards and 2 twenty euro notes and the wallet won’t close with the magnetic seal. Even If it did, this is not a £123 wallet (Amazon UK). I do suspect I got a used item, the Belroy paper insert was not within the wallet and the leather card pouch was stretched to such an extent the card would fall out if turned upside down. Some scuffs and scratches on the exterior leather also. Either way, the minimal amount of cards and notes and it would still not close was a dealbreaker. You’ve pointed out these flaws rightly but surely they are so crucial to wallet performance and usage that it would mean a very low rating overall?

[@obsidiansands]

Great review as always! Ever since your last review of a wallet with magnets, I cringe a little inside. No matter how "safe" some companies will tout them, I simply pass on them the moment a magnet is mentioned.

[@walletopia]

Yes, they are hard to do right an in this case I feel is more of a vanity feature than necessity.

[@leotrails]

i dont know we can pinch it. i have problem opening it . thank you for pinching it.

[@rich8305]

Good review, tbh, Bellroy quality and overall design isn't what it was with their first products Their customer service is lousy too SHAME

[@enriqueleon6493]

Another great review! Have you thought of reviewing some of the magpul wallets? Seems like it would fit well with your reviews!

[@walletopia]

Funny you should ask, we have the DAKA Everyday coming up next week.

[@enriqueleon6493]

walletopia I just placed that wallet in my amazon cart!

[@mohitgadre4290]

Hey Mark, love your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@walletopia]

Thanks Mohit!

[@bryque2282]

Could you do the apex passport cover as well?

[@danielballaben1051]

Hi Mark, I would like to hear your opinion on cascading metal (or referred to as box wallets) and whether you still feel there is a demand for them?

[@walletopia]

Thanks Daniel. Yes, still a big demand in my opinion. SECRID pioneered it and there are at least a dozen companies selling them now. There is an appealing component to these wallets which has pulled in a good following.

[@CMB2310]

I love my original slim sleeve, but I don't think I will go for new or more Bellroy products.

[@jpbernie72]

In my opinion stitching makes a Wallet. I understand the clean lines are attractive but I would like to see a stitched version.

[@Ledehone]

Hey Mark, love your reviews! I was wondering if you could do a review of the Farrah wallet? It's very similar to the Mitchell, but also very different. Since I live in the EU, it would be helpful to see the cash insertion test with Euro as well, which you did here. So thumbs up!!!

[@walletopia]

From Australia? We have that one! A while back we began including cash insertions test for US, Yen and Euro, so it's a standard now.

[@Ledehone]

@@walletopia Yes from Australia! Are you doing a review anytime soon?

[@badvampire6932]

Thanks for a great review.... I was hoping to purchase this wallet for a while but it was sold out. Now seeing it and actually noticing a lot of defects I’m no longer buying it. I would love if you make a review for the Premium leather Slim sleeve wallet designer edition from Bellroy .

[@walletopia]

Already done! Here you go, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGK0paSFq65kmbc. And a review between the regular Slim Sleeve and Designer version, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZXJlYuKZ5ijY80

[@techalpha7362]

Hey walletopia, in your opinion what is the best zipper wallet for carrying 5-10 coins , 4 cards and some cash, im looking for something minimalist that can carry all

[@walletopia]

By way of small either the Bellroy Pocket Zip or the Undivided Zipper wallet.

[@watercooled8105]

I prefer threads-my current traditional (5 year old) new looking slim sleeve is doing fine, thanks…

[@walletopia]

I would say most people do. It'll be interesting to see how long Bellroy keeps this model around. If the new manufacturing methods hold up, they might keep it....if it sells consistently.

[@watercooled8105]

i applaud the market experiment, just can’t back it with my purchase. Great videos, by the way!

[@sorchiazzo]

I would expect this wallet to have a perfect closure from day 1 (given the price), which clearly has not 6:18 and also the quality of the leather is quite low for the price tag.

[@kevinpham8693]

Hey! Your videos have been really entertaining and helpful to me navigating the rabbit hole which is wallets. I saw your Mamut video and I tried emailing them twice but both times they failed to send :( Any help?

[@walletopia]

I've did a followup email with them to see if they respond or I get a bounce back. They're still an active company so I know they're still in business.

[@BenKurth]

IDK. I'm not feeling this one. I given away two Bellroy wallets as gifts and own one of my own. Two slim sleeve wallets (one grey and one java brown) and a black leather (zipper style) card pocket. This new Apex slim sleeve is going to be a hard pass for me. Thanks for the review! Take care!

[@walletopia]

Thanks Ben, it will be interesting to see how this new direction works out for them.

[@byronvanstien962]

can i ask why yen has a yellow checkmark rather than the red x normally seen when currencies don't fit? thanks

[@walletopia]

Thanks for asking Byron. I've been a little inconsistent in the past with the currency check as I've been fine-tuning. If a wallet could take the currency (in any way), they would always get a green check mark, but I didn't account for when the currency was a single versus double fold. That's somewhat of an important thing to me (and many who have commented over time) as it removes a step and many don't like folding it twice. Soooo, the yellow check mark means it does fit, but you have to fold it twice or in thirds to fit. I'll bring this up in a future video(s) for education.

[@Chino-47]

Thanks Mark. Was curious about the Cash And Card test. For magnet wallets, I recommend Walleteras Swag T for $40

[@walletopia]

Great suggestion!

[@felipecarvalho4797]

Are there any wallets like this but much cheaper? 😫

[@faithwindsheimer3038]

Would the magnets train credit or debit cards with the magnetic strip?

[@walletopia]

With this wallet, I’m told no. I’ve not heard any reports if it has, and I believe the magnets are low power enough and placed as such to not do it.

[@freshayer]

great review!

[@walletopia]

Thanks!

[@seionislam7119]

What is the best box wallet for cash

[@walletopia]

They all rely on either a money clip or some attached material piece (leather, plastic, pleather, etc.) for cash folding. It comes down to how you like to carry our cash.

[@marwanalshehhi3039]

Nice one ! Any plans to create a designed edition "the blueish" for this type ? Since it's one of the most selling products

[@walletopia]

Who knows? They continue to experiment with the Slim Sleeve design. A review of the Premium edition is coming up!

[@fallofmanbrand]

amazing content I loved it

[@rutlegs]

Magnets...How do they work??

[@gregtorre6513]

Thank you

[@ahmedhishamdr8485]

I guess that the “heat seal” claimed by Bellroy is no more than just a glue...then magnets could affect cards too!

[@walletopia]

Oh yes, there HAS to be glue involved so without sewing, but time will tell on the thermo forming persistency.

[@totoybrown0908]

as always, nice review. ..tbh, bellroy has a lot of creativity on their SLEEVES!!! f u know what i mean😎👌

[@walletopia]

😂

[@erikkalifornia5182]

11k views, congrats!

[@walletopia]

Thanks! Lots of interest in this one. There is some correlation between how much a wallet is being advertised to increased views on my site. Not really surprising, but I’ll take it! 👍

[@sidkings]

For the price tag I have to say I am not very impressed with this. I was'nt all that impressed with it's predecessor either. There's been alot of hype over it, but for $129 you can get much better wallets.

[@walletopia]

Yes, that's something that comes up every so often, but should be considered immediately. Is the price you're paying for a wallet the price you could pay for a handmade, custom if you'd like, wallet from high quality leather? If so, then that should be a serious consideration.

[@sidkings]

@@walletopia Absolutely... For the average person $129 is on the steep side. I don't think the price tag is justified for this wallet. I'd rather have 2 decent wallets for that cost, or like you say, a custom made wallet. Surprised to see yet more "Puckering" on the Bellroy product. Either you have bad luck or it's a very common issue with their wallets. 🤔

[@j.a.styles547]

Ouch ! Thanks for the review, definitely the weakest belroy wallet in terms of design and quality , man really not worth 129 ...

[@walletopia]

Pretty steep pricing for an experimental platform.

[@Richard_Barnes]

Far too expensive for what it is; poor quality; can’t fit much in it. Thumbs down Bellroy. Great review Mark, thx 👍🏻😀

[@walletopia]

Thanks for watching!

[@AB-ol8qy]

Bellroy is soo overrated. Poor quality and expensive.

[@juanpabloquinterocastillo8089]

Review the speed card holder 2.0 from The Frenchie Co🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Awesome videos btw

[@walletopia]

Hi Juan, we’re recording the review for it this week.

[@tomslovenski]

Good video, but at that price it should come with $100 bill IN IT from Bellroy

[@walletopia]

😂

[@monsurahmed313]

after putting in a few cards and cash, the wallet doesnt even close properly! what was the whole point of the magnets?? this wallet is very gimmicky, its not worth the price.

[@walletopia]

Yes, the magnets are weak (which is good so we don't demagnetize), and anything other than a few cards and notes begin to push out. See my carry test on this wallet, I experienced the same problem - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4aTi6iXYpqIf9E

[@AB-ol8qy]

What's your reasoning for giving this wallet 2 rating for price? In my opinion it should be a definitive 1 rating. It seems like the leather was falling apart just from you doing the review.. It's overpriced by about $80. This wallet should be no more than $49.

[@walletopia]

Hey Justin, yes it was close to be a 1. In evaluating our review on the Bellroy Designer Slim Sleeve it's priced at $139 and was a 2 on price. The normal Slim Sleeve was rated a 3 at $79. Given the newness and apparent investment in the Apex platform (Bellroy intends to continue investment) we felt it was best at a 2 right now.

[@AB-ol8qy]

@@walletopia Fair enough explanation. I feel like most Bellroy offerings are overpriced by about 30-50%. Would you agree with that?

[@g-rated3514]

Thanks for the review. I'm sure it's a good wallet, but it's not for me

[@walletopia]

It's performing pretty well in the carry test I'm in now, we'll see how it finishes.

[@SuperKiko112]

How strong is the magnet ?

[@walletopia]

Not very, just enough. But when I did a carry test it couldn't close completely as I added cards, and I didn't stuff it. But it was still close enough to keep it closed, but the strength was even more diminished.

[@erikkalifornia5182]

Hey Mark. This wallet seems to have missed the mark in terms of quality and execution. As you know i'm not really concerned with costs, but I won't be dropping money on this one...

[@walletopia]

Good to see you Erik. Yes, it's a fine experiment and I give them kudos for taking risks like this, but the price is crazy and we'll see if this whole new world of manufacturing they're stepping into will actually pay off. Regardless, they have some fine-tuning to do.

[@erikkalifornia5182]

@@walletopia Yes, have been stepping back from youtube lately, to focus on my new passion, TikTok (just kidding). Still watching, just less comments I guess...

[@walletopia]

Haha, oh that TikTok, just recycled Vines...what’s old is made new again 😂

[@ricardocabralsousa1986]

Hello! You have to review the Jaimie Jacobs Magstar( I did the first video on KZbin, check it out) it is the same os apex slim Sleeve but have the heat bonde and stiches to get stronger and fit 100€ notes folded in half! Is the same design same magents Same é very thing but have this two vantagens! Fit 100€ and have a nice stiching in case os the heat bonde undo! Give it a change and you Will not refreat! Thanks PS- it closes nicely design in Germany and made by hand in European Union! They give 10 years warranty

[@noknockbluey]

It will close over time.

[@SuperDesperationMove]

Bough there solid card holder. I've noticed a trend in there wallets. Basically they are thin, easily scratched, easy to damage, never hold the actual cards advertised, over priced, garbage.

[@alvinchng1982]

Their workmanship seriously need some QC on that, my hide and seek also have some minor defects, I have to accept that as it is the last piece from the shop island wide and plus I already paid them online in advance...

[@walletopia]

That unfortunate and I agree, I've seen and heard about too many problems like this.

[@alvinchng1982]

@@walletopia well learnt my lesson and no more products from them till see improvement on their workmanship and lower in pricing.

[@hellcow]

Thank you for testing € Euros

[@walletopia]

Happy to do it!

[@mccrimmon574ify]

I bellroys over priced for Wat you get other than the note the only one I would even consider keep on trucking craft and lore

[@muhammadshafieq3498]

Still waiting Apex Note Sleeve 😴

[@Hehhin]

I doubt the durability of that seal , its for sure not as durable as thread stitching, also the look of this wallet is not the best, it looks ugly for me, and the price is very high for what you get.

[@walletopia]

Time will tell on the seal and manufacturing method.

[@davidwatson3035]

Magnets? No chance, my watches don't react well.

[@neoxuehan84]

A wallet only last till a wallet nerd’s next purchase!

[@rich8305]

Bought this- appears good but flimsy- worth $60 NOT the totally delusional $120 This does not get anywhere near to warranting this stupid price

[@walletopia]

Yes, they're experimenting with new materials and construction, and to that end Bellroy has always put a premium price on their wallets.

[@rich8305]

Hi, I've been buying Bellroy from day 1 and am familiar with their range of wallets. I have Mont Blanc as well as numerous other quality wallets and I am very sure that the flimsy feel of this product. The small amounts of leather used, combined with the overall feel do not in any way justify this price.

[@mdmozib4238]

আমি এইটা কেমন কোথায় থেকে পেতে পারি?

[@walletopia]

আপনি তাদের ওয়েবসাইট থেকে এটি অর্ডার করতে পারেন

[@mdmozib4238]

কতো টাকা লাগবে

[@guiom2510]

Bellroy is sooo overrated ! Quality problems and there is a such gap between the photo on the website, the description and what you get at the end... i was very disappointed with phone case, backpack, tech pouch... i quit !

[@DrNooooooo]

3 ads on a 10 minute video lol

[@walletopia]

Yeah, when a video goes over 10 minutes 3 is the default....however, I didn't choose to reduce the number either 😂. Thanks for suffering through them, it keeps the channel going.

[@thefestivalofatonement2470]

That leather looks so plastic like.

[@walletopia]

Likely due to the heat moulding process. In hand it feels like a Bellroy leather so it’s not that bad.

[@farhadulshabbir2936]

Bellboy is complete waste of money for me

[@marvyeap]

First!

[@marwan4971]

Never was a big fan of Bellroy. They are overrated.

[@mbilalsid]

its fucken expensive

[@walletopia]

Yes, welcome to Bellroy wallets

[@Vpm8481]

3 ads in the space of 5 min...thumbs down

[@walletopia]

Sorry about that. KZbin decides where and how many. They've been getting more aggressive lately, I've been noticing that in the video's I've been watching.

[@DrDennis]

👎

[@yominrak7975]

Overpriced unworthy wallet. No... No...

[@adityagupta-ri1si]

Not good enough

[@teddrobles5901]

Can the magnets hold as a money clip?

[@walletopia]

Too weak to do that, but cash fits in the back slot just fine. You can place items within the clam shell, but it's not super strong, just enough to keep the wallet closed.

[@teddrobles5901]

@@walletopia too late man I bought the Apex 😅. Have Mini folio RN so far so satisfied with it. 👌 👌 👌