Top quality belts - Page 4

I wonder if I could get a vintage Marantz stereo system veneered in tortoiseshell.

The belts sold at JM Weston are not bad, and I think they make them inhouse. With the exception of leather quality - which is probably just a notch below Hermes/Duret - the craftsmanship is excellent IMO.

I like those Duret/Aubercy belts tremendously. And I'll second RJ's EG belts.

Edward Green will make you a MTM belt in your exact size of first quality leather in any of the colors they offer in their shoes for a very reasonable price. I got one in chestnut to match my Banburys and it is the nicest belt I have.

Two good things to look for. In a previous thread on this topic we came to the conclusion that there isn't much else to look for: http://styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=46785

I have a reversible Ferragamo belt that was 300 bucks and at this rate (daily wear, 9-5, 4 times a week since its reversible) it won't last more than 2 years, sounds good on paper but considering I have belts I paid 50 dollars for that I've had for over 5 years, it doesn't seem worth it. The leather on the Ferragamo is wearing VERY fast, this could, however, be related to the fact that its reversible and the construction isn't as good as a one sided belt.

I was a very big fan of Seeger's belts (&c), but the line changed very quickly when Montblanc took over as I recall. In particular the quality of the leather became just average almost immediately. I probably could have lived with the logo were that not the case.

does anyone know how much of a difference there is between the harness leather belt and the bridle leather belt? so far i know that the bridle leather belt is slightly thicker

I've only ordered a watchband from them and while I think it's noble that they hire blind people to do the finishing, I wasn't very impressed.

But maybe their belts are better.

I picked up a RLPL belt and English-made Polo belt at Marshall's for $20 and $10, respectively. The leather on them is top notch. The silver buckle on the RLPL tarnishes like no other though. I can't speak for China-made Polo belts. I have felt some of them and they seemed similar to Perry Ellis belts and the likes.

Like everything else in my wardrobe, I own a ton of belts. And I'm forever buying new ones...

Some of them were obscenely expensive (including several of my much beloved Paciotti belts that I purchased back in the day, which have held up quite nicely over the years)...while other belts of mine were picked up at bargain prices.

One of my recent favorites is a Ben Sherman reversible...fairly wide (1 1/2"?), with a "gun metal"-tone buckle. Looks especially great with jeans, and I found it at Filene's for around $25 bucks. I was in there the other day and noticed that they had gotten plenty more in stock.

I also recently picked up several very nice looking, decently made belts by Tumi...also at Filene's. I believe I paid around $29, and yet they have the look and feel of much more expensive belts....Very nice fit and finish. I definitely recall seeing the same Tumi belts a few months ago at Nordstrom's, at retail prices ranging from $89 to $120.

Dennis

I just purchased two of the wide basic dress belts -- one in black calf and one in dark brown. I like them very much. Plain and simple and they appear to be well made.

JW Cooper in NYC carries alot of nice belts and buckles, but you are going to pay for it. Figure 300+ for buckles and hides. Incredible selection in a swank store at Columbus Circle.