Liz S.
Not Impressed
Ordered two wallets as gifts. They don't appear to be genuine leather. They look like they have either a vinyl overlay or cheap bonded leather over the wallet structure. You have no way of being able to tell if it's actually top grain leather. They don't even smell like leather. I'm disappointed, but grateful that I know what these products are actually like. I was going to order the large, top grain leather tote - but after seeing these wallets, nope. That's a no go for me.
Response from TheNoteBagsAug 21, 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Liz. We understand how disappointing it must be to receive two wallets intended as gifts and feel that they don't match the top grain leather you ordered – especially when appearance matters so much for a gift. Your concerns are valid and something we want to look into properly. If you ordered top grain leather, the wallets should look and feel like top grain leather. The personalized design is printed onto the leather surface, which can sometimes give a different texture than what you might expect from a traditional leather product – but that shouldn't make it feel like vinyl or bonded leather altogether. We'd like to see photos of both wallets so we can verify whether what you received matches the material you paid for. We're sorry this experience has shaken your confidence in ordering the tote. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with your order details and photos of the wallets, and we'll review this carefully and work toward a resolution that feels right to you. Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback, Liz.




