Sophie's Other Choice: Maison Martin Margiela vs. Dior Homme

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We like to shop online as much as we like to shop on foot. But sometimes, the overwhelming selection of web merchandise leaves us torn between two similar items. Here, we'll ask you to pick for us. Call it Sophie's Other Choice. Feel the need to explain your decision? Hit up the comments.

On the left, we have a men's Maison Martin Margiela distressed leather snap wallet. Cost: $375 on eLuxury.com. Crucial details: smooth, artfully distressed leather; flap with snap closure; three card slots and one flat pocket; nylon lining; coin pocket on back with snap; made in Italy.

On the right, we have a Dior Homme crackled leather card case. Cost: $145 on eLuxury.com. Crucial details: crackled leather with a delicate sheen, diagonal smooth-grained leather stripe with logo embossing, fine topstitching, four card slots and one center slot, nylon lining.