Minimalist Profile
At just 2.2 mm thick, this leather backplate maintains the iPhone Air's unprecedented slim silhouette while shielding the glass back from scratches and everyday wear. The Air was designed to be thin — this case respects that.
Nomad Traditional Leather Case for iPhone Air (Horween Leather)
Rustic Brown
$44.72
Sale price
$44.72
Regular price
$59.63
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Nomad Traditional Leather Case for iPhone Air (Horween Leather)
$44.72
Sale price
$44.72
Regular price
$59.63
Built for iPhone Air · 2.2 mm Ultra-Thin
Pure Leather. Honour the Air.
Designed specifically for the iPhone Air's signature thinness. The Magnetic Leather Back is precision-cut to maintain the Air's unprecedented slim form factor while upgrading the back with the warmth of authentic Horween leather — a leather upgrade that respects the Air's whole reason for existing.
- Vegetable-Tanned Horween®
- 2.2 mm Ultra-Thin Profile
- Rigid Fiberglass Body
- Microsuction + Magnet Hybrid
- MagSafe + Qi2 Compatible
- Raised Camera Ring
Compatible With
- iPhone Air
Designed exclusively for iPhone Air. The 17 Pro and Pro Max versions are sold separately.
Horween Authenticity
Minimally treated leather from one of America's oldest tanneries preserves the natural features of the hide. Instead of correcting blemishes, we embrace them as signs of personality — no two leather backs are ever identical.
Ultimate Patina
Develops a finish uniquely yours. With daily use, marks and scratches buff out into a rich, dark patina. From day one to day 100, the leather evolves — only gets more beautiful with age.
Snap On. Snap Off.
A MagSafe array combined with reusable microsuction patches keeps the backplate securely attached, then releases with a satisfying snap. Reinstall as often as you want — no residue, no rework.
MagSafe + Qi2 Ready
Fully compatible with all magnetic chargers and accessories. Keep the slim profile of your iPhone Air intact while enjoying the fastest wireless charging standards available, plus enhanced magnetic accessory hold from the integrated array.
What's in the Box
- Nomad Magnetic Leather Back
- Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it protect the bezels and buttons?
No — this is a leather back, not a full case. It protects the iPhone Air's glass back from scratches and adds magnetic functionality, but bezels, buttons, and screen are exposed. iPhone Air's whole point is its thinness, so a full case isn't really the right product for it.
How does the microsuction + magnet attachment work?
Microsuction patches grip the iPhone's back glass without adhesive residue, while the magnet array provides extra hold and proper MagSafe alignment. Together they're stronger than a magnet alone, but easy to peel off when you want to swap.
Will it leave residue on the back glass?
No — microsuction is a clean attachment method. Patches grip via air pressure, not adhesive. Remove and reapply as often as you want without marks.
Why pay for a leather back instead of a full case?
If you bought iPhone Air for its thinness, a full case adds millimetres that defeat the design. The leather back upgrades the aesthetic with patina-aging Horween while preserving Air's signature profile — plus enhanced MagSafe.
Does it interfere with wireless charging?
No — fully MagSafe and Qi2 compatible. The 2.2 mm thickness is well within wireless charging range, and the magnet ring is positioned for proper MagSafe alignment.
Honour the Air. Upgrade the back.