Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

[UMRebel]

In case you missed it, the white version isn’t real leather. It’s made from cactus.

Thanks for the info. I actually did see that, but have never had much experience with leather cases in general.

Trying to decide between the Moft Movas Vegan Leather in Misty Cove and the Andar Aspen Cactus Leather in Blanc. Wondering how durable and how white either of them are. Anyone have any experience with either of these or can recommend one over the other?

 

[Nhwhazup]

I’m waiting on this pebble leather Zoof case. Cheap price but great reviews. We’ll see. I’ll report back when I get it.

 

[ChiLLon]

Thanks for the info. I actually did see that, but have never had much experience with leather cases in general.

Trying to decide between the Moft Movas Vegan Leather in Misty Cove and the Andar Aspen Cactus Leather in Blanc. Wondering how durable and how white either of them are. Anyone have any experience with either of these or can recommend one over the other?

But why do you want a fake leather case? None of the pros and all of the cons. Seems like a terrible deal.

 

[ChiLLon]

View attachment 2286679I’m waiting on this pebble leather Zoof case. Cheap price but great reviews. We’ll see. I’ll report back when I get it.

They market that as “genuine leather”. Do you know what that means in the leather industry? It means leather scraps ground up into dust then mixed with glue. Then stamped with some grain structure.

 

[CptFloridaMan]

Just stumbled across this case manufacturer. The leather looks good. The fusing/joint between the leather and the plastic camera bump looks very clean, compared to Alto for example. Branding on side only. Definitely on the expensive side though.

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That looks great imo. Curious how it looks on the 15s. Very curious how they handle the action button. If anyone buys it definitely please post photos here.

 

[Southernguy]

I have not experienced any color bleed onto anything with my Navy Andar Aspen.

Ok thanks, do you use MagSafe chargers? How long have you had it?

 

[Nhwhazup]

They market that as “genuine leather”. Do you know what that means in the leather industry? It means leather scraps ground up into dust then mixed with glue. Then stamped with some grain structure.

I have some expensive Brighton purses with the pebbled leather that still look like new after 20 years so I’m good with that if the fitment and quality of the case is good.

I’ve bought Bullstrap cases in the past that haven’t held up that well.

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

I'm thinking of trying something new this year for my iPhone 15. I'm tired of paying the stupid shipping and duty fees that I always get stuck with living in Canada for nice leather cases. I found these guys online and I think they might be a good option for us Canadians... as long as you don't mind the branding, which I actually think looks pretty good. Anyways I also found a discount code "INSTA20" for 20% off. https://www.keywaydesigns.com/colle.../products/full-leather-case-whiskey-iphone-15

 

[mistercoffee1]

Ok thanks, do you use MagSafe chargers? How long have you had it?

I don’t use a MagSafe charger, but have a MagSafe car mount.
I’ve had the case for nine months.

 

[Southernguy]

I don’t use a MagSafe charger, but have a MagSafe car mount.
I’ve had the case for nine months.

Ahh that’s great, thank you! And you rate them?

 

[thekidat]

I'm thinking of trying something new this year for my iPhone 15. I'm tired of paying the stupid shipping and duty fees that I always get stuck with living in Canada for nice leather cases. I found these guys online and I think they might be a good option for us Canadians... as long as you don't mind the branding, which I actually think looks pretty good. Anyways I also found a discount code "INSTA20" for 20% off. https://www.keywaydesigns.com/colle.../products/full-leather-case-whiskey-iphone-15

The Slate color looks so good on that case.

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

The Slate color looks so good on that case.

I really really like the whiskey one.

 

[thekidat]

I really really like the whiskey one.

Also seems like they updated this case to be full leather. I remember seeing a review video of this case a year or 2 ago and they had basically taken a standard TPU case and slapped some leather on the back. This looks much better!

 

[mistercoffee1]

Ahh that’s great, thank you! And you rate them?

I love it.
Great quality leather, offers adequate protection with an all-around lip, nice action on the buttons.
It’s a little slippery that first week, but gets grippier with some use.

 

[BitFlip]

Maverick with ~6 months of very light use..and 5-10 drops

 

[sammjordan]

Maverick with ~6 months of very light use..and 5-10 drops

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That looks amazing! How does the size compare to the apple leather case? Is it bulkier?

 

[mjpearce023]

I really really like the whiskey one.

Yeah I’m not sure which color to get but both slate and whiskey are sold out for the 15pro. I guess whichever comes in stock first. Would be interested to know how thin it is when you receive it.

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

Yeah I’m not sure which color to get but both slate and whiskey are sold out for the 15pro. I guess whichever comes in stock first. Would be interested to know how thin it is when you receive it.

Plan to order it in the next couple days. I’ll post when I get it for sure.

 

[mikext]

Maverick with ~6 months of very light use..and 5-10 drops

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Mine gets here on Friday. Can't wait.

 

[ChiLLon]

I have some expensive Brighton purses with the pebbled leather that still look like new after 20 years so I’m good with that if the fitment and quality of the case is good.

I’ve bought Bullstrap cases in the past that haven’t held up that well.

I didn’t say all leather with grain/structure, obviously there’s full grain leather embossed with structure. I specifically mentioned products marketed as “genuine leather”.

 

[thekidat]

I didn’t say all leather with grain/structure, obviously there’s full grain leather embossed with structure. I specifically mentioned products marketed as “genuine leather”.

If it’s not made out of shell cordovan, it doesn’t deserve to touch my phone! 🤣

 

[ChiLLon]

If it’s not made out of shell cordovan, it doesn’t deserve to touch my phone! 🤣

Never even seen a cordovan phone case. Not sure it’s worth it, both price wise but also it would be slippery as hell and doesn’t patina.

 

[boltjames]

I just bought this "leather" case on eBay and am wondering- does anyone with experience on these Chinese cases know if this is real leather or cactus leather or just synthetic?

While counter to this thread (sorry) I'm kind of hoping it's not real leather as I like it as it is and wouldn't want it to age or patina, I'd be fine if it's synthetic. Thanks.

 

[iFone88]

I just bought this "leather" case on eBay and am wondering- does anyone with experience on these Chinese cases know if this is real leather or cactus leather or just synthetic?

While counter to this thread (sorry) I'm kind of hoping it's not real leather as I like it as it is and wouldn't want it to age or patina, I'd be fine if it's synthetic. Thanks.

That’ll be synthetic/PU/fake leather 👍

 

[boltjames]

That’ll be synthetic/PU/fake leather 👍

Yes! So happy. Thanks. Now I can ski with it and let it sit on a table without salsa-spill worry.

I like the look of leather and the grip of leather, but I hate how frail they are and how badly (the Apple ones) can age. This case feels great, is nice and slim, and is going to be as durable (maybe more) as silicone.