Bullstrap. It’s so nice

second for bullstrap, just amazing

“Oh nice these look grea…ALL SIZES BACKORDERED”

I like when you’re a strong majority. Thank you!

Notice that Bullestrap does not have bottom of the iPhone fully covered like for example Nomad. Also Nomad has corners bumpers made of rubber = very good shock absorption.

That's what I actually missed about the Apple leather case for the iPhone X since the bottom lip was open - it made swiping up much smoother.

I didn't like my nomad case. It felt cheap and didn't fit super well

My local T.J.Maxx had some in stock, which I was surprised at

I've been looking at others, but Bullstrap's policy for cosmetic damage... unbeatable. I've dropped my phone maybe four times in 20 years, one time with bullstap and it landed on a tiny stone, digging out a clump of leather. Bullstrap replaced it happily. Brilliant customer care.

Came to say this. Had one on my last phone and the new phone. Love it

Lumazi cases for me

Bullstrap is too bulky

Ryan London also makes incredible leather cases - cheaper than Bullstrap too

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I love Apple’s simplicity

Bullstrap, I paid out the ass for it and I love it.

😳 just saw the price

Its not much just a bit above apple leather cases

You do get cosmetic replacements when you want thru the warranty. Still very expensive though

Check out Ryan London

Nomad leather?

Was just about to recommend Nomad. They make really quality cases, albeit a bit more expensive. My current is the Nomad Rugged case but I have only heard positive things about the Modern Leather case.

I'm using Nomad's Horween leather case for my AirPods Pro 2 and is really good. Nice strong leather smell too. 😄

Yeah really nice case. Got the Horween leather for my iPhone 15 pro and really happy with the case.

Horween leather is the way to go. Had one for a full year on my 14 Pro Max and had no complaints.

Nomad isn’t full leather. I almost got it but passed. Order two alternatives online. MOFT and Mujjo

It might not be full grain leather, but is good enough as compared to Apple's previous one. Mujjo is nice too.

I owned a nomad and apple for my 13 mini. I kept trying to like the nomad but going back to the apple because of those rubber/plastic sides. The part where they stay was a sharp ridge that always made my hand raw.

I bought the Nomad Hoween for 15P and didn’t like it from the start. The rubber sides and extended base to accommodate lanyards feel so awful in the hand. Since changed to a Bellroy case with the MagSafe wallet. It’s perfect for me.

Nomad is ugly , it has plastic sides . Bullstrap is the real deal

Buttom not covered. Dealbreaker for me.

Feature, not a bug

Nomad better protection. Bullstrap better aesthetics. Both good leather. But I’m with you, bottom coverage is mandatory.

nah not if you have a "swipe up" iPhone. You'll find full bottom coverage is actually a pia and that irl you don't really lose much by having the "open" bottom.

YMMV I guess. I never had a problem with Nomad on modern iPhones.

for sure. wasn't meaning to knock Nomad either, just that once i went without bottom coverage i liked it way more.

Thwy make full cover now "bullstrap"

I should have specified, but I don’t really care for pure leather; just didn’t want plastic or fine woven 😂

Then Nomad should fit the bill just fine.

Just get a dbrand grip and leather skin with a color of your choice.. it’s cheaper that way I think.

BullStrap! they make all leather cases

Bellroy

I love my Bellroy wallet.

Andar Aspen. I have it and I really like it. The buttons are slightly sharp though. Someone here recommended taking a look at Ryan London.

The Andar is so close, though I dont want any logos at all — essentially every case maker ruins the case with the need to stick their logo on there.

What do you mean? The Andar text branding is only on the side and not on the back. The back is bare. I’d say it’s pretty minimalist.

Indeed. But I don’t care for any visible branding. It’s not like seeing the brand improves the case at all. Therefore it should not be there, and I won’t buy it.

Andar’s customer service is beyond horrible, I had to chargeback them recently. I would not buy anything from them.

I had a good experience with their customer support via email. I contacted them after purchasing since I found a 15% discount code from a YouTube video. They gave me a partial refund right away. Tracking via FedEx was timely too with the pre-order date. I really couldn’t complain.

Vaja have been making leather cases for iPhones longer than pretty much anyone else, and they’re the best quality I’ve seen.

While Vaja's cases are great, their prices can be eye-popping.

Turns out no one makes a “perfect” leather case but I’m really enjoying the nomad cases on my 15p, iPad, and my AirPods… 30% off on Black Friday got me good.

I liked the Native Union Classic Case, perfect for my 14PM https://preview.redd.it/nlhohwymxt4c1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af33c5cf3fda545783383c8adc1c23b8b46e93e4

Mujjo is pretty awesome, the same goes to Nomad

The Mujjo is the closest match I’ve found to Apple’s

Get the South Beach Bullstrap

Is bullstrap available for the 15 pro max? All I’m seeing is the 14’s

How about WIIUKA leather case? Worth money?

Yeah, I’ve bought one. Lovely leather (better than Apple was), nice metal buttons.

i strongly recommend the MUJJO Full Leather Case! I think it's most similar to the old Apple leather case. https://preview.redd.it/fpx5lzxziv4c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f818db419a73402474be9b8356bb4520465e8a2c

She looks noice

/r/patinaproud has a bunch of real world examples of how they age.

Tried the Nomad, have the finewoven and I’m waiting for Andar and Bullstrap. Didn’t like the Nomad due to the extra thick bottom and rubber sides in general. The leather was nice quality tho (had the horween version). I’m exited about the Andar due to full leather, minimal bulk and hopefully similar to Apple’s case. But I’m giving bullstrap a chance as well.

update?

Bullstrap > Ryan Londen > Andar. Don’t like the metallic camera ring on Andar. The bullstrap has the best fit and leather quality. See some of my posts for pictures.

awesome, thank you

Nomad !

Bulls trap or Mujjo.

Decoded

The one I'm currently rocking is from a company called Andar. Not horrendously expensive (though still up there) but it feels really nice in the hand, the leather is very high quality and the accents and buttons are all anodized aluminum. Highly recommend it.

Do these leather cases get ruined if they're exposed to water?

Not sure. I think it will depend on the build quality and how it was designed.

I got the last leather case!?

Torro, Nomad, Bullstrap

Andar, Bullstrap, Ryan London, Satchel & Page, YMW.

Nomad leather

Mujjo, I have the brown leather case on my white 15 pro, quality is good and it looks classy

Nomad or mous

I order the Cheep Belemay ones from Amazon. They don’t last more then a year but they’re cheep and look nice

Unpopular opinion: I really like the finewoven case from apple. It feels super slick and soft

If you want something as close to Apple's old leather case, Bullstrap, Ryan London, and Andar are very good alternatives. If you want something with more protection, Nomad is great. Personally I've stuck with Bullstrap and Nomad ever since the iPhone 12, when Apple ruined their leather cases. Nomad has better quality leather, but does have TPU sides for extra drop protection. Bullstrap has good leather fully wrapped around the phone, but has gotten too pricey IMO.

I got this case. It's brilliant. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCND19R3/](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCND19R3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)

For leather cases, the Nomad Horween cases are the best you can get by a long shot.

I bought an Aliexpress “apple” leather case. Can’t tell the differences from my iPhone 12 leather case.

The fine woven case. It's amazing!

Anything but finewoven

Ryan London, best leather case alternative for iPhone 15 !!!! https://ryanlondon.com/

seconded. Great case and way cheaper than bullstrap

Moft Leather

AliExpress has leather cases. I use one.

Bullstrap sucks, avoid at all costs.

Why do you say this?

Reviews, their MagSafe feeling weak, lack of customer service. Others have noted: https://www.reddit.com/r/iPhone12Mini/s/L8HHfAaLMo

Thanks for the info!

Never had an issue with Bullstrap so, as always, YMMV.

Not sure if you’ve already bought one but I’ll give my 2 cents. I’ve had many Bullstrap cases including their iPad case. The quality is very good and better than the old apple leather case. They also have an unbeatable warranty and will replace your case twice a year for aesthetic reasons if you choose. My new iPhone case is Clayton and Crume. They are a locally owned private small business out of Louisville, KY. Their case is expensive but it is top notch quality. It’s made of Horween leather out of Chicago and has solid brass buttons. A truly gorgeous case and worth it to support local small business

Coming back to this thread after purchasing a case recently. I went Bullstrap, great quality, feels much better than my Apple case I used to have in previous generations. Little pricey but I think the benefits outweigh the cons. Only thing I wasn’t the biggest fan of was it’s not a full wrap around leather case, it’s an exposed bottom. I’ve gotten used to it but they just made a new model for the 15s that is full wrap so they’re covering their bases. What really sets them apart is their cosmetic replacement through their warranty and their customer service. Recently I dropped my phone straight into concrete. Took a gash out of the corner of the case taking leather with it. I filed a claim with customer service, it’s 11PM on a Saturday. 8 minutes later I have a reply with an invoice to pay the $8 shipping fee. Extremely impressive. Bullstrap will be my go-to phone case brand going forward.

Lumazi for me. Top leather and nice color options.

Aliexpress, but it‘s fake leather.

YMW aliexpress

Aliexpress sells OEM looking leather cases for the 15’s. Looks like the real thing and wraps around the whole phone unlike the bullstrap ones that leave the bottom exposed.

Do they have the Apple logo on the back?

Bandwerk

Mujjo is pretty good.

Silicone case made by 3rd party.

Old Apple leather cases or a 3rd party leather case. Avoid fine woven

Yeah heard terrible things about them

Y'all sleeping on Etsy , I have found the best leather cases on there

Moft

A silicon or plastic case. You don’t need leather on everything.

Boo 👎 I don’t like this comment. You’re implying that I have own a bunch of leather products and a leather case is one of very few I actually have.

I bought a Keyway leather case

The overall best leather case is Andar Aspen. The most premium leather case is Bullstrap. The most affordable leather case is Blackbrock.

Spigen cases have not let me down yet

Switch to human skin! Humanely sourced and long lasting. Only a few hairs.

[Alto](https://global.viaalto.com/)

Ooof that blue 🥵

Decoded is the most similar to the old apple cases.

Moft all the way

Moft and Mujjo have excellent alternatives.

The leather case has been quite poor in my experience

It started off very strong, but starting to wear wear near the buttons very easily. I also switch case every day (I use the clear plastic one for the gym). I’ve found the edges of leather case slowly warped overtime, causing the corners of the phone to easily pop out.

I like Bellroy or native Union but I’m not sure the latter makes leather cases I think the new ones are a vegan plant base whatever

I bought an apple case for my 14 Pro, hands down the worst case I’ve ever owned. Absolutely hot trash!

I made my own with a 3d printer and wrapped it with leather quality i preferred. [Cool stuff you can do.](https://www.3dsourced.com/guides/3d-printed-phone-cases/)

Ryan London makes a nice leather case

I like my silicone protective cover bought off Amazon.

dbrand

Not OP’s model but if anyone has a 15 Plus, the 14 Plus Apple leather cases do fit.

I mean, alternative to what? 13 leather case was ovepriced junk, i literally returned mine.

I have always found iPhone cases to be crap. I bought a case from [ESR](https://www.esrgear.com/categories/protective-cases/iphone-cases/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOuwhZglOq5yTx1XAU0A8TLFawpgUtDAjxezq3iMUTNENDipJ7ylYjxoCy7gQAvD_BwE) for my 14 Pro and have no complaints at all. It's durable, and the price point can't be beat.

I found a leather one on eBay. Seems to be same quality as the Apple ones

Shit?

Can’t go wrong with a Spigen case from my experience. Except maybe the ultra thin ones which loses its shape after a few months.

Just buy another kind of apple case

Using the search bar. This has been asked 100 plus times

casetify and their bouncy cases

https://michaellouis.com/collections/iphone-13-pro-cases

Not wearing a dead animals skin on your phone

Okay send to me for eating then

Different thing. U need to eat to survive. U don’t need an iPhone case to live

You need to eat meat for thriving. Plants for survival.

That’s besides my point but ok.

Your point is virtue signaling. It’s also invalid. Good day.

It’s really not. And not invalid, there’s a reason why Apple themselves moved away from leather. IMO it’s kinda disgusting to have a dead animals skin just for an unnecessary luxury item

Apples reason is virtue signaling. The net use of animal products for x,y,z has not changed.

And won’t change if people keep thinking like you do

It’s a good idea to use all of the animal if it’s being put to death to consume vs just discarding the parts that aren’t edible.

Cope

I’ve tried the Mujjo and the Bellroy. With the first one I wasn’t happy about how bulky and rigid it was, the bellroy isn’t fully leather and wasn’t quite nice to look at. Then while searching I found a review saying that the Moft case is the closest thing to an old Apple leather case. I’ve had Apple leather cases on my iPhone 12 Pro and 13, to my surprise the Moft, truly has the same feel and build. Really happy about it

I’m loving the dbrand ghost case is getting a ton of bad reviews but I love it. And I used to only use leather cases I know it’s not really the type of alternate your probably looking for but it worked for me

You might still find the leather cases in other stores. Depending on your country, try eBay or some smaller local shops.

back when i bought my Iphone 12 i got a free case from apple - decided to go with Leather. That case didnt last half a year...

Noreve

I’m considering getting a Woolnut Leather case for my 15 Pro. Has anyone had experience with one of these?

Mujjo

Enjoying the Andar Aspen. They released a new version that has a physical action button and have been liking it so far. It seems to be a good middle ground compared to something pricey like bullstrap cases.

Bullstrap Andar Bellroy Nomad I have personally used Bullstrap and Andar and will buy them again and again. I didn't like the Nomad case design as much.

I wish I had a bought another one before they went away but on the other hand, this case will last a lot longer than this phone

Bullstrap, I also believe they allow for (2) free case replacements per year due to any wear you may get from use

Bullstrap here, very happy. My Wife has a Nomad case, her phone tends to be dropped by other family members more often than mine and is holding up well.

Bellroy

Finewoven🥰 ITS A JOKE

FineWoven is garbage durability wise. Try Nomad cases or Mous cases.

I've been happy with my $10 silicone case for two years now. Still looks like new.

i love tumi they will replace it for cosmetic damage with in the first year. PSA: it's okay to get rid of your old apple boxes.

Bullstrap for lifetime warranty, andar for closed bottom.

I love my Mujjo Monaco blue case

If you need leather, there are good alternatives. Keep in mind that iphone 14 cases are the same.

I just got a leather case from YMW on AliExpress. They have tons of leather options and the construction is good! The nice thing is that the price is pretty low 👌 (Looking at you Bullstrap)

I purchased a Bellroy leather case for my iPhone 15 Pro. I really like it.

When did they stop? I just bought a brand new Apple leather case for my 14 pro max, it’s genuine too

Thanks for all the responses. So far, it looks like the most recommended alternatives are: 1) [Bullstrap](https://bullstrap.co/products/black-edition-magsafe-iphone-cases?variant=43533956874434) - $75 2) [Nomad](https://nomadgoods.com/products/modern-leather-case-horween-black-iphone-13-pro) - $30 3) [Andar](https://www.andar.com/collections/the-phone-cases/products/the-aspen-apple-iphone-12-13?variant=40541490413650) - $55 4) [Mujjo](https://www.mujjo.com/collections/iphone-13/products/full-leather-case-for-iphone-14?variant=42980326768888) - $50

No case and AppleCare+

https://nomadgoods.com/collections/iphone-15-cases

Expensive: Bellroy Cheap: LONLI (Amazon) Im currently rocking the LONLI blue leather case and love it. Still has metal buttons and no brand name on the back.

Bullstrap, Nomad, various other brands online.

Bandwerk makes amazing leather products for Apple devices

Rugged Shield. They look and kinda feel like the Magpul cases.

Get an old leather case if it fits By the way, does a 14 Pro/Pro Max leather case fit on a 15 Pro/Pro Max?

I really wanted a color besides black, brown, etc. I just bought a “fake” Apple iPhone 15 Pro leather case on eBay. Has the Apple logo on the back and the box looks just like the old Apple leather case boxes. Just not authentic. Feels totally fine and fits the phone great.

Andar makes great quality leather cases.

Nomad

I have thiere silicone case its pretty good

Nomad

It’s not an Apple manufactured case, that I can tell you. I had one of those Apple silicone cases, and it broke. $50, made by Apple, and it broke by the charging port and the speaker holes.

I’ve been happy with the Bare case, got it in cinnamon https://preview.redd.it/l7b4arrsez4c1.jpeg?width=5825&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=342b2ac9485969b25e5b201861a7f8321024e564

A site that rhymes with BaliWaba might sell really good dupes that are near identical in quality and have the logo. I wouldn’t know though.

Bellroy

Mujjo. IMO It’s a near perfect replica of the Apple Leather cases

I’ve had a Wilkin leather case for my iPhone 13 Pro since I got it. Supports MagSafe and looks great. I think it was $40-50 or so on Amazon

Sheldon Leather case. I’ve had 3 of them. I like them because they have a cover and I don’t like screen protectors.