What are some good quality belts? Are the mall brands (H&M, GAP, etc.) good enough? Better to buy second hand? Thoughts on an optimal amount of leftover belt length? Chime in bros.

H&M and Gap aren't good enough, no.
Armani or Hugo Boss make good quality belts.

Etsy unironically, random leatherworkers will sell you one that outlives you for 40 bucks

I usually buy them for quality shoemakers, especially if I'm going to get new shoes, so to make sure they match

>>18486000 (OP)
Just make one. Buy some leather blanks and some punch tools and some string. Belts are retardedly overpriced.

>>18486015
I have a belt from H&M that's made in Sweden and it's pretty nice quality.

Anyone know where I can get leather belts with some interesting subtle patterns? Preferably EU

>>18486237
Boot barn. Or just go on tandy leather and buy some stamps because it's really easy

>>18486000 (OP)
I went to a place at the mall and wish I just did Etsy

>>18486000 (OP)
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply. No, I'm not kidding.

>>18486000 (OP)
I've had one belt for 20 years.

>>18486471
Whoops, forgot to tell you who made it.

>>18486000 (OP)
For good quality belts, look for full grain leather.

Anderson's belts are good quality and can be used for smart/casual outfits.

For statement belts, Allsaints are good enough for their price

>>18486473
>good quality belts
>full grain leather
the type of leather won't tell you much about the quality

>>18486511
Full grain certainly covers wide a range of quality, but if you're coming in more or less blind, a good place to start is learning what to watch out for, e.g. bonded leather.

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