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Originally Posted by peter12
Both of those look like they are made from corrected grain leather. That is, imperfect hides that have been heavily buffed, and then glossed over with a smooth plasticky finish. They are cheap, and very prone to cracking.
Try Brooks Brothers, or look for Allen Edmonds belts on eBay. Those are a pretty high quality entrance belt.
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So when they say genuine leather, they're lying? Makes sense, because lots of the genuine leather belts I've had are pretty crappy.
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
You might also want to check out some local farmers or flea markets. I bought a nice one from a farmer at a flea market. Some of those guys seem to pick up metal and leatherworking hobbies.
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Good point actually. I didn't even think of this.
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Originally Posted by Sliver
So Azure, are you a FlamesAddiction-type guy, or a peter12-type guy? Two very different ways to go here...
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Well I'm not going to pay $200 for a leather belt when I can probably get a good one from a local leather shop. I just want something that doesn't tear apart everything 3 months.
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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
How does a belt only last for 3 months? Honestly, I don't understand. What breaks?
The cheap belts that I've had that I've worn virtually every day last for many years.
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Honestly, I have no idea. They just tear and rip.