Q. How do you know if a wallet is good quality?

Answer

Depending on how it smells may tell if the leather is of excellent or low quality. Over the leather you'll be able to detect the odor of any polyurethane or other heavy finishes used on the wallet. You should be able to find a wallet that doesn't smell like chemicals. can only detect the scent of leather. Full-grain leather is nearly usually used to make high-quality wallets. Full grain leather is long-lasting resistant to wear and tear and acquires an attractive patina with age. A real leather wallet on the other hand may not hold up with time.