Although it looks as if the glass is completely unprotected, there is actually a very small lip to the edges of the case that protect the iPhone if you set it-or drop it-face down. It’s not as rugged as some of the gargantuan tank cases out there, but for a case this slim and good looking, it gets the job done. The case does an adequate job of protecting the iPhone. It comes in Horween Brown and Horween Gray, and Nomad offers a version with a slim credit card holder on the back as well. One of the awesome things about the leather is that it develops a unique patina over time-becoming uniquely yours as you break it in. The frame of the case is constructed of high-strength polycarbonate, but it’s the vegetable tanned Horween leather that gives it its distinctive style. The case for the iPhone 6 / 7 is only about 5.5 inches tall by 2.75 inches wide, and the case itself is only a little over a quarter of an inch thick. Unlike many cases that add significant additional size and weight to the device, the Nomad Leather Case is very thin and adds virtually no size and weight. The Nomad Leather Case is minimalist and elegant.

That said, I also like to protect my investment so I decided to check out the Nomad Leather Case for iPhone. It doesn’t make any sense to me that the first thing most people do upon getting one is to stick it in a bulky, often gaudy case. The vendors-whether it’s Apple, Samsung, or another company (are there still other companies that make smartphones?) put a lot of emphasis on engineering a device that is slim and sleek and looks amazing. I am not a fan of smartphone cases, really.

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