Need a new belt..

[vladtepes 1,060]

I am tired of the laminated, cardboard filled, garbage belts that most big box stores sell... I want a solid one piece leather belt... it is for dress clothes so it can't be some huge massive belt.. 

 

considering something like this.. but open to suggestions.. 

 

http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Black-Grooved-Bullhide-Dress-Leather-Belt_p_187.html

[67gtonut 847]

http://www.thebeltman.net/

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

+1 on Troy's suggestion. I have two belts from the Beltman, one 1.25" for business casual and one 1.5" for everyday wear with jeans or cargo-shorts/pants. I don't think they will ever wear out.

 

Maybe I should also mention that I also have gun belts from Milt Sparks, FIST and 5.11 and I prefer the Beltman belts to all of those.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[ChrisJM981 924]

http://www.thebeltman.net/

+1

[HuntingPaper 62]

Galco makes some nice leather belts. I've been using one for three years and still solid.

 

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP1.asp?CatalogID=253

[djg0770 481]

Don't buy a 5.11 leather belt - they're poorly constructed and don't hold up.

[almiz111 26]

Holysmokes. $65 for a belt. Either my pants fall down or I visit the Columbus Farmers Market. LOL.

[vladtepes 1,060]

+1 on Troy's suggestion. I have two belts from the Beltman, one 1.25" for business casual and one 1.5" for everyday wear with jeans or cargo-shorts/pants. I don't think they will ever wear out.

 

Maybe I should also mention that I also have gun belts from Milt Sparks, FIST and 5.11 and I prefer the Beltman belts to all of those.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

 

does the belt show any signs of hole stretching?

how long have you had yours?

[vladtepes 1,060]

Holysmokes. $65 for a belt. Either my pants fall down or I visit the Columbus Farmers Market. LOL.

 

 

I wear a belt every day with dress pants at work... my last off the shelf belt lasted about a year.. the belt still functions fine but it is just starting to get worn out.. that is a $25 belt.. when you figure the place I linked gives you a 3 year warranty.. 

 

3 x $25 a year = $75

OR

$70 for a belt that should last at least 3 years..

[Arbelest 29]

Boston Leather is a great product.  I've had mine now for 4-5 years no hole stretching, leather in good shape, and its seen its fair use I wear it 90% of the time.  It sees use mainly in fire/ems field, occasionally I'll wear it under my duty belt at work.  I only wear these and their made in the USA

 

http://www.bostonleather.com/products/casual-belts

 

Didn't realize you can't buy from the main site here is one were you can

 

http://www.911se.com/p-276-boston-leather-1-14-off-duty-belt.aspx

[ReadDude 0]

you guys are amazing. I need a new belt, and voila, all the leads just show up on the interwebs!

 

I too have bought too many junk man-made belts from Kohl's, etc. I did find a nice all leather belt from Eddie Bauer a year ago, but they don't seem to carry it anymore (it was $50) and I have lost enough weight to need a new belt.

 

I am going to give the Beltman a try. Those are exactly what I am looking for!

[Bully 749]

RG Custom Leather. 

 

Gun belts and dress belts.  Ray makes a quality, gorgeous product that you can pass down if you so choose.  Nice holsters as well.

 

C

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

does the belt show any signs of hole stretching?

how long have you had yours?

 

I think the newest (1.5") which gets a lot more wear than the 1.25" belt is 4 years old. Slight hole elongation, but it seems finite and is nothing that affects function. You haven't met me, but you have to understand that these belts are containing a powerful lot of girth. Also they get guns hung off them all the time. I don't think you can do better.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[67gtonut 847]

In another 10lb loss..... I will order one.....  

 

Really trying to lose the girth 1st..... 

[ReadDude 0]

In another 10lb loss..... I will order one.....  

 

Really trying to lose the girth 1st..... 

Hey, the beltman mentioned above (http://www.thebeltman.net/) has a note that he'll cut down his belts when you lose weight! get what you want AND get it sized to fit your reducing size :-)

 

BTW, I too needed to lose weight and I lost 50+ lbs. you can do it! (i need a new avatar on the left !)

[Golf battery 1,223]

Try carhart belts. Had this one for about 5 years now Still holding up and my job is outdoors all day and physical. Got it at flemington dept store. Now as far as fancy dress belts i cant help you

[Malice4you 627]

I've worn two different 5.11 leather pistol belts with the permastiff insert since 2008 or so...both have held up well, though they are finally starting to show their age.  I wear one of the two belts every day.  While they aren't the dressiest belts, they work very well for me for everyday wear.  I've always carried a lot of crap on my belt and in my pants, so crappy belts of yesterday would 'delaminate'/roll/eventually tear...

 

Compared to the absolute garbage bonded thin leather crap available in most stores, the 5.11s have held up 5 times longer and I expect them to be useable for at least another year or two.  I'll be buying another 5.11 belt when I eventually need to buy a new belt...

[djg0770 481]

 I did find a nice all leather belt from Eddie Bauer a year ago, but they don't seem to carry it anymore (it was $50) and I have lost enough weight to need a new belt.

 

I almost suggested the same thing and went on the Eddie Bauer site and couldn't find what I bought (well over 10 yrs ago).

 

I still wear this all leather belt daily.  It looks a little worn but not like "made in China" and falling apart in two days.

[vladtepes 1,060]

I have an every day belt.... It's a nylon gun belt with hard plastic insert.... I'm happy with that... This is more for shirt and tie wear at office...

[Vlad G 345]

I own of these http://thebestbelt.com/

 

I've worn it every day for the past 3 years, from office work to hiking in Alaska (where it carried my gun just fine). I'm rough on belts, I sweat on them, I carry a leatherman sheath on it every day, I use it during shooting matches, etc. Except for the permanent shaping of the leather where the buckle bends belt it is in great shape, it buy another in a second if I though I needed another.

 

It is double layered with nylon core, and tough as hell.

[302w 83]

Those of you using Eddie Bauer belts, I'm pretty sure you're referring to the Sportsmans belt. They have them in stores.

 

I used to work there and bought mine for half off with my discount. Win.

[djg0770 481]

Those of you using Eddie Bauer belts, I'm pretty sure you're referring to the Sportsmans belt. They have them in stores.

 

I used to work there and bought mine for half off with my discount. Win.

 

Yeah - doesn't look like mine.  Mine has a solid brass non-roller buckle and one leather keeper not two.  But in any case, a good sturdy belt without breaking my wallet.

[Sigman 41]

I am tired of the laminated, cardboard filled, garbage belts that most big box stores sell... I want a solid one piece leather belt... it is for dress clothes so it can't be some huge massive belt.. 

 

considering something like this.. but open to suggestions.. 

 

http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Black-Grooved-Bullhide-Dress-Leather-Belt_p_187.html

 

They make very nice belts.  I have one a couple years old and it's still like new.  It's the best one that I've owned to date.  I wear it all the time with jeans.  This would be too much with dress clothes, but they make quality belts.

 

I have this:

http://www.bullhidebelts.com/Black-Wildlife-Bullhide-Belt_p_354.html

[TOMMY R 24]

DULUTH TRADING CO. Expensive but real quality everything I've ever gotten from them has been great .

[mikeyboyeee 66]

I have an every day belt.... It's a nylon gun belt with hard plastic insert.... I'm happy with that... This is more for shirt and tie wear at office...

Vlad, can you point me in the direction for that belt?

May be perfect for my cargo shorts

[vladtepes 1,060]

Vlad, can you point me in the direction for that belt?

May be perfect for my cargo shorts

http://www.opticsplanet.com/uncle-mike-s-reinforced-instructor-s-belt.html

 

I believe that is it... Vastly adjustable... Comfortable... And nice and rigid... Close to 3 years of use with close to two years of daily carry

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Looks perfect. Thank you sir

[vladtepes 1,060]

Looks perfect. Thank you sir

 

 

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