Bonded Leather vs Genuine Leather: What’s the Real Difference?

Walk into any leather goods store, and you’ll be greeted by an array of textures — smooth, glossy, matte, or richly grained. The price tags, however, often reveal a mystery: two wallets that look nearly identical, yet one costs twice as much. That’s when you notice the subtle distinction — one says “bonded leather,” the other “genuine leather.”