I’ll admit that it never occurred to me that the everyday wallet was something that needed to be reinvented. It seemed like a pretty straightforward concept - a utility that carries your cash and cards. Then I discovered Ekster, and it made me rethink everything. Was the bifold wallet really ever serving us? It got me thinking about how my old traditional bifold stood up against the reincarnated design of Ekster’s wallets - here’s what I ultimately found:
The one that’s elevated for the everyman… Ekster
Ekster smart wallets aren’t hi-tech in the sense that they require a learning curve to get used to. Its intelligence properties rest within the design. While traditional bifolds tend to get bulky and make a hunt of digging out cards, Ekster wallets are slim and make for seamless access. With the click of a button, my cards fan out, tidy and organized, and I can push them back in when I’m done. While I’m able to efficiently store as many as 12 cards, my pocket is lighter and free of that awkward bulge.
The one that is unloseable… Ekster
When I got my Ekster wallet, I was able to add a Tracker Card, and let me just say - this add-on has been a game changer. When I was packing a traditional bifold, it was practically my daily routine to hunt all over my house looking for where I’d accidentally misplaced it. And true to Murphy’s law, this always seemed to happen when I was in a hurry.
This is no longer my problem with Ekster’s Tracker Card, since I can ring it from my phone, and even map it from the app. It’s frustrating enough to misplace my wallet at home, but the real panic sets in when I’m out in the world. Now, this wallet may not have cured my forgetful tendencies of leaving it someplace, but at least now, it’s easy to be reunited with cards and cash. The Tracker Card is tidily stored with the rest of my cards like an insurance policy that if it gets lost or stolen, Ekster’s digital map and worldwide lost & found network will help us find one another again.
The one that protects from wireless theft… Ekster
My mind was blown by the RFID-blocking technology that’s built into each card slot of my Ekster wallet. This means losers who are into data skimming don’t have a shot at stealing my info. With my old bifold, I’d had my credit card details stolen while the cards were still in my possession! The grievous chore of phoning credit card companies, ironing out fraudulent charges, and going to the trouble of updating my payment methods for every little thing are over. Now with my Ekster wallet, not only am I protected from such incidents, my wallet isn’t even heavier or bulkier for it - the future is now, folks.
The one that everybody else seems to have… the traditional bifold wallet
Traditional bifolds are the standard accessory we’ve always accepted and never questioned. It’s all we’ve ever known. Sure, they come in different colors and styles, but the commonality seems to lie in that they’re all built with the same old problems.
Discovering Ekster wallets came at me like an enlightenment. What if we could actually demand better for ourselves? There’s no sacrifice to be made here; with styles to suit every taste, I could choose between environmentally-certified leather, space-grade aluminum, 3K carbon fiber, and more. And no matter the look or finish, my cards and cash are efficiently stored. If anything, I feel ahead of the curve, carrying a wallet that’s smarter than everyone else’s.
The ultimate winner… Ekster
Turns out, some wheels do need to be reinvented. The traditional bifold wallet wasn’t doing me any favors with its primitive ways. My Ekster takes the wallet experience to the next level, with its ultra slim and sleek design, efficient and futuristic storage capabilities, trackable options, and RFID-blocking protections. Plus, their wallets are affordable, with most being in the $79-$89 price range. And I must say, with an experience like this, it pays for itself tenfold.
