Head to head
PROOF Wallet vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.0. But the right pick depends on what you want: PROOF Wallet is our call for best high-capacity minimalist wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose PROOF Wallet if you
- Carry more cards than most minimalist wallets allow
- Want RFID and a leather-metal build
- Value a guarantee covering loss and damage
- Carry in a front pocket
Choose Ridge Wallet if you
- Carry a handful of cards and some cash
- Want a wallet that lasts for years
- Value real RFID shielding
- Like choosing a material and finish
Side by side
Full comparison
Green marks the winner of each row| PROOF Wallet |
Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Minimalist everyday carry | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $125 | from $95 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Build | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Capacity | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| RFID | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Everyday carry | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| Warranty | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Best for | Best high-capacity minimalist wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | PROOF | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best high-capacity minimalist wallet
8.0
PROOF Wallet
A leather-and-aluminium minimalist wallet with a high card capacity, RFID blocking and an...
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8.7
Ridge Wallet
A slim metal cardholder with genuine RFID shielding and a lifetime build. The reference po...
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The verdict
Ridge Wallet takes it
Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark on our standard, but read both reviews before you decide.