Who's making good jean belts these days? - Page 5

Originally Posted by mikecch 

^ Very expensive for a simple bridle belt though...

Originally Posted by ToledoStyle 

Does anyone have unlucky's website so I can browse it please?

Originally Posted by IIIrd Icon 

yea, got the Unlucky 17oz Moser veg tanned w/Damascus steel buckle from "The Joe Hill Belt Project" & [still in the works] an eggplant double horeshide. ounce-for-ounce the best quality leather belt i've handled... of course, i'm not @mikecch's

Originally Posted by Erenoth 

One of these buckles?

http://s248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/unlucky62/?action=view&current=P6230864.jpg

If so- nice!

edit1: After a bit of searching, I believe I found what I was looking for-

http://indigoshrimp.wordpress.com/2011/02/20/the-joe-hill-belt-project-part-1-with-scott-willis-a-k-a-unlucky/

Still- nice.

Originally Posted by BubblyMasquerade 

shit i think zissou and tanner are expensive for what you get.

Originally Posted by BubblyMasquerade 

everyone is jumping on the "custom" band wagon these days.

same leather

same hardware

same chicago screws.

fucking boring. I wouldn't pay more than 40 dollars for a belt like that.

Originally Posted by Rambo 

I'm going to toot my own horn here - I was the one who came up with that double jesus fish design for Scott.

Originally Posted by zissou 

Oh, really? I don't make my belts as a business per se, but as a hobby. I spent a fair amount of time looking at what other folks charge for belts in order to price mine accordingly for what I use. I priced mine lower because I am not using English bridle, or 14oz, or custom buckles. Still, I don't make much, considering the amount of time I put into each belt.


Custom length is infinitely easier than trying to sell standard sizes. I can't even imagine all of the conversations I'd have to have if guys tell me their actual waist size or their jeans tagged size, or if they are in between size should they size up or down. Custom length belts require one easy measurement which ensures that the recipient's belts fit exactly as they should on the middle hole.


No, not really. I personally find 12-14oz leather overkill, so I use 9-10oz.


I only use sturdy buckles that are guaranteed to last. Believe it or not, it is particularly hard to find good buckles. Even though I only use 7-8 different buckles, I get them from five different places because I have searched for the best quality that I can find. I cannot have custom buckles made, because I just don't have the capital or need high quantities.


I almost never use Chicago screws (or, god forbid, snaps) on a belt. I believe they should be hand stitched to fit well and last. Even each keeper is custom sized for each belt.



That would explain why you haven't ordered one from me, which is entirely understandable. Odd, though, that you'd have such a strong critique of something you've never seen in person. I'm perfectly fine if someone would rather order a belt from someone else, but I'd hope they'd at least have their facts straight before deciding.