Check again, especially top and bottom sides. The one currently on their homepage has partial plastic sides.
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Looks like the 15 Pro version is edge-to-edge leather but the older models were not. At least on the "Phone Case" model.
Received my cement grey alto 15 pro case today from Amazon. It’s the closest I’ve seen to the apple leather cases so far. The pictures are the alto, Andar camel tan and the green apple leather case I had on my 13pro. The alto case is thinner than the Andar and it’s pretty close to the apple one. The buttons are all clicky and easy to push and the case smells like leather but not as strong as the Andar. The Andar has better leather but I like the weight and thinness of the alto better. I don’t really care for the large speaker cutouts on the bottom but they are not uncomfortable resting on the pinky so I can live with that. My only real complaint is the grey doesn’t look great on the natural titanium. I wish I would have gone tan. I’m not sure how this case will patina but if you’re looking for an apple leather clone I would say this checks all the boxes.
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Loving mine. Nice groove on the sides for grip.
How about the buttons? I thought the ones on my Modern Leather last year were fantastic and they weren’t even metal yet.
But that is the one I just looked at, on their homepage. The pictures clearly show partial plastic sides, almost fully on top and bottom and then gradually goes into more and more leather on the long sides. Are we both talking about the same case here?
You're right. I missed that when I first looked. I didn't realize it was still plastic across the top and bottom but leather on the sides. You have to zoom in to see it. Thats disappointing.
This is so true. Only the mentioned cases above came without additional VAT Taxes. Ryan London, Bullstrap, Alto all of them I had to pay additional costs. Due to living in the EU, The Netherlands in my case. It would really opt for ChiLLon to look at Wiiuka from Germany.
Since yesterday I have the skiin more. (Almost sounds like Svenska 😁). Being a nubuck leather makes it really soft and comfortable. But also prone for water and dirt stains. So I treated it with a leather repellent. Will take a photo tomorrow after it dried tonight. Then it’s safe to use for me. But they have other more regular leather options. Which don’t break the bank because of the VAT and additional import taxes
Decoded is an option for Europeans, if you can swallow the branding. No extra VAT there since it is within the EU. I don't love metal ring around camera though, much prefer raised leather lip.
What is this Skiin case you mention? Can't find anything through google.
Bullstrap was supposed to deliver today but USPS sucks in my area so looks like they won’t even be coming by. Tomorrow it is.
Wow, I didn't even notice it and looked a few times lol I had to really zoom in to see it. Apologies. You're right. The description said "edge-to-edge" leather so I assumed it wrapped all the way around.
I can't understand how someone think that putting a brand on camera was a good idea.
Jealous of you, shoulda ordered it at first. No clue when ryan london is gonna ship mine but I said screw it and put an order for ocean blue and sienna cases too.
Thank you for posting pics of these. Totally was not aware of the bottom portion... why they do that.
Indeed forgot about Decoded. Also didn’t mention Mujjo (although I don’t like the leather they use)
Look at Wiiuka.de. The Skiin more case is nubuck leather. The Skiin case is normal leather. And the Skiin Macaron case is Italian leather. Looks like they use three different types of leather. So you can choose which you like the most.
For now I tried the nubuck leather. Never had a iPhone case with that type of leather. But be aware since it’s a open type of leather it can get stains from water. So I sprayed it yesterday with leather water repellent to protect it. (HG leather protector)
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I wonder if they’re fixing those cutouts because it seems to be removed from Amazon. This looks like a nice option overall. I’m going to keep an eye out.
alto Magnetic Leather Case Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro and MagSafe, CLOP Series Drop Protective Italian Leather Cover (6.1 inch, Cement Gray) https://a.co/d/8H4txxo
They still have them for the 15 pro. I only see pink for the pro max
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Did anyone know whether Bullstrap 14 Pro case fit the 15 Pro? I’ve seen some videos say it fits but those all are plastic case.
I’m still thinking to upgrade but kind of don’t want to buy again all the cases I have, especially that expensive Bullstrap case.
I’m still thinking to upgrade but kind of don’t want to buy again all the cases I have, especially that expensive Bullstrap case.
My Nomad case came the other day, buttons are just as responsive as last years version, now made of aluminum, which is a nice upgrade. The bottom seems to be slightly shallower, so hopefully a little less dust collects in there, as far as discomfort from the bottom, thats TBD, but at this point it seems fine. I went with English Tan again, last year I had a Horween in Brown and an Ecco version in English Tan, I felt that the Ecco version was a little more durable, the Horween felt soft and definitely patinad more quickly.
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Quick question for those of you who have the Ryan London case. How tall is the lip around the sides of the screen? I had an Andar for my last phone and the lip was pretty high along the sides which I wasn’t a fan of. I like a more low profile lip. I still want it to protect the screen when face down but to be pretty close to being flush with the screen, kind of like the Apple leather case used to be.
Judging by this picture I'd say almost too little lip