Looking for a good belt

[Nitrosnail]

Good evening everyone, I am in the market for a good everyday belt that will last me 2-4 years of everyday wear. I like the double prong style and I think I am going to but a Tanner goods belt www.tannergoods.com .Any ideas?

 

[poonjaji]

I am not familiar with Tanner, but I have a couple belts from Filson. My favorite, which will probably "live" longer than me, is my 1 1/2 inch double belt.

http://www.filson.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2075127&cp=2069836.2065003

 

[Nitrosnail]

Come on?

 

[highball]

This is the best belt I have ever had, mine is about 6 yrs old and will last the rest of my life by the looks of it. It is expensive but if you want the best..look no further

 

[highball]

I am not familiar with Tanner, but I have a couple belts from Filson. My favorite, which will probably "live" longer than me, is my 1 1/2 inch double belt.

http://www.filson.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2075127&cp=2069836.2065003

Looks like my friend poonjaji and I have the same taste in belts, I should read before I post

 

[tsmba]

I got one of the Lifetime belts from Duluth Trading that is very nice. I also got a great belt from an Amish saddle shop.

 

[SpyvSpy]

As much as I don't really like the clothes I have a belt from American eagle (leather one) that has lasted me for 7 years and still is looking good. Those filsons look nice but I'm not a fan of gold

 

[rgc]

For a casual belt to be worn with jeans and chinos and such I look no further then Rafter S gunleather. Now they don't have a double prong which may be a deal breaker, but for what you are looking to spend you can get one in shark. I have a tan leather belt from them that I have worn for the last seven years and the only difference from new is that using it as a work belt has led to it being sweat stained. A friend has the black shark skin belt, it is a really nice looking belt with out being too fancy.

http://www.raftersgunleather.com/Belts.htm

 

[kongjie]

If you search there was another thread on this about six months ago. I ended up getting a nice belt from Sierra Trading Post.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

I inherited from my grandfather who bought it a few eyars before I was born, with the exception of one year when he had bowel cancer and had to wear braces (operation scar), he wore it everyday, I have worn it for two years now and expect it to last forever, he had a saddlemaker or somesuch do it for him, and it is about a quarter of an inch thick, sturdy thing, look around for local trades people you can inspect their leather then

Buy the best you can afford, it's a false economy otherwise....

Tom

 

[TimMechEngr]

I inherited from my grandfather who bought it a few eyars before I was born, with the exception of one year when he had bowel cancer and had to wear braces (operation scar), he wore it everyday, I have worn it for two years now and expect it to last forever, he had a saddlemaker or somesuch do it for him, and it is about a quarter of an inch thick, sturdy thing, look around for local trades people you can inspect their leather then

Buy the best you can afford, it's a false economy otherwise....

Tom

I do my own leatherwork, although I don't make saddles. I've made many belts, wallets, checkbook covers, etc. for myself, family and friends, and they do indeed last forever. See if you have a Tandy Leather store near you. Someone there can most likely point you to a skilled leatherworker in your area who is capable of custom making about any belt you could possibly want.

 

[Unknownsoldier]

Joy is also, that you get to choose exactly how you want everything done, black, brown, tan, ox blood etc, brass, chrome pewter, holes and rings or just holes, length, width, thickness etc. etc. etc. etc.

Tom

 

[Maduro 5]

Try thebeltman.net. It takes 30-40 days to get one but the quality is supperb.

 

[r_w]

+1 on a gunbelt (even if you don't carry a gun). They are the best quality leather and two layers cut WTG and XTG (so it goes together like cross-layers of plywood).

They are so much thicker than the average belt that you may need a size narrower than normal to fit in your belt loops. Cheap clip-on phone holders may not work well, either.

 

[DS/B MCS]

Another +1 for the Beltman

http://www.thebeltman.net/

Great product that will last a lifetime. If you have a local Police Supply company they should offer great leather belt choices too.

 

[Austin]

To be honest, I buy belts anywhere I find them. I have expensive suits and shoes but wear cheap belts. I examine the belts for stitching and weight. Over the years I found that they last as long as my $200 belts I bought in the past.

 

[Deltaboy]

For Everyday wear I have some heavy leather carpenter belts that I get at the Home depot and I dye them if I want them in Black. I get 7 years out of them and I carry all sorts of crap on my belts.

 

[rth97601]

+1 on the local craftsman. They tend to be heavier duty, they're cut to fit (if not made to order), and the buckles are separate (I have a nickel allergy, so the stitched in buckle is often a dealbreaker).

You can find them at street fairs and craft shows, which is great b/c you can check out the goods before you buy--the "local craftsman" isn't always any good, after all ...

 

[menemsha43]

To be honest, I buy belts anywhere I find them. I have expensive suits and shoes but wear cheap belts. I examine the belts for stitching and weight. Over the years I found that they last as long as my $200 belts I bought in the past.

I really agree with this. I've been happy with belts from Banana Republic. I recently bought an expensive belt to wear with my suits and it is fine but not that much more satisfying than less expensive options

 

[rgc]

Good evening everyone, I am in the market for a good everyday belt that will last me 2-4 years of everyday wear. I like the double prong style and I think I am going to but a Tanner goods belt www.tannergoods.com .Any ideas?

Just found this high quality slightly dressed up double prong you might want to take a look at. On sale for $71.

http://jlpowellusa.com/product/38_42-ACCESSORIES/290-J-L-POWELL-Sam-Browne-Sir-Belt.html