Best Belt?

mrbateman · Jul 6, 2011

All,

I've had a brown Brooks Brothers belt that I've used for work for the last 4 or 5 years and it is now a bit worn and needs replaced. What are the best brown belts (dressier)?

-Was thinking about hermes (not one of the awfull H belts but rather just a regular nice brown belt with a normal buckle).
-I looked at a Brioni belt last weekend but it looked the same as my Brooks Brothers belt and cost 3 times as much.
-How are Crockett & Jones belts?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

ThinkDerm · Jul 6, 2011

do a search

mrbateman · Jul 6, 2011

I started with a search. There isn't that much out there. Thanks though.

ThinkDerm · Jul 6, 2011

there is a ton, keep searching

stinsonbass · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by mrbateman

I started with a search. There isn't that much out there. Thanks though.

The favorite from my collection is the so called "H" Hermes.. I can't see why that bothers you but anyways ..

Gus · Jul 6, 2011

I don't know if there is a real brand leader in belts.

My favorite is this one in chestnut from A Suitable Wardrobe http://store.asuitablewardrobe.net/t...uchatbelt.aspx

I think the texture and buckle are distinctive and rich looking.

maseace007 · Jul 6, 2011

I order mine custom from Rewards in Austin or Maidas in Houston...http://www.shoprewards.com

Both stores recondition them for free for the life of the belt as well (redye and replace snaps), I have a number of buckles (some classic, some western, some trendy) that I can interchange on the five straps I have (brown leather, black leather, brown gator, black gator, and tan elephant).

They're not as inexpensive as BB but a much better deal.

Gus · Jul 6, 2011

Crockett & Jones also makes some nice belts (I can't say I like all of theirs however). But, this suede one is especially nice. It would look especially good with tan/khaki, grey and navy.

http://www.bensilver.com/Crockett-an...cco,13323.html

rohde88 · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

Crockett & Jones also makes some nice belts (I can't say I like all of theirs however). But, this suede one is especially nice. It would look especially good with tan/khaki, grey and navy.

http://www.bensilver.com/Crockett-an...cco,13323.html

love it

sinnedk · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

Crockett & Jones also makes some nice belts (I can't say I like all of theirs however). But, this suede one is especially nice. It would look especially good with tan/khaki, grey and navy.

http://www.bensilver.com/Crockett-an...cco,13323.html

http://www.bensilver.com/Crockett-an...Belt,6225.html

c&j FTW

mrbateman · Jul 6, 2011

Yeah, I was thinking c&j - glad I asked. FTW haha

Thanks everyone!

Hotel Guy · Jul 6, 2011

I picked up an Allen Edmonds belt a few months back and it seems very nice, especially for the price (on sale for $50).

Cant kill da Rooster · Jul 6, 2011

A "bit" worn or a lot worn? Have you tried polishing it?

mrbateman · Jul 6, 2011

Originally Posted by Cant kill da Rooster

A "bit" worn or a lot worn? Have you tried polishing it?

It's very worn. It looks as if it's been rubbed with sandpaper. What is the polishing process like?

Pennypacker · Jul 6, 2011

In my opinion the best belt is this: a sterling slide buckle (as long as you don't buy a branded buckle like Ralph Lauren or Brooks Brothers, you can find them at a good price) and a brown and/or black strap. When they wear out or if you need to match your shoes, you can always swap it out. Filson also makes great, long lasting belts, which are a little more casual.

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