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warrenjl1 · Apr 19, 2011

Just got this braided leather belt from J. Crew about a week ago. It's great with jeans, shorts, anything.

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/Ne...belt/36221.jsp

Telleur · Apr 19, 2011

Originally Posted by kiya

Would like to point out that my comment wasn't supposed to be taken literally. Only half-literally.

That's very hard to discern emotions over the Internet, that is why I tend to stray away from comments comme que

entrero · Apr 19, 2011

No worries...when your post count gets high enough, you'll be able to

whatever123 · Apr 19, 2011

Originally Posted by Telleur

That's very hard to discern emotions over the Internet, that is why I tend to stray away from comments comme que
n/m!

tomorrowstars · Apr 19, 2011

mikecch · Apr 19, 2011

Originally Posted by whatever123

couldnt agree more.

anyone can make an expensive belt ... the real trick is finding someone with the skills to make a decent product (although belt making in and of itself is not rocket science), sourcing fine materials and then getting them to the consumer for a decent price and the us has many.

True that.
The biggest challenge for me as a belt-buyer is finding someone who is willing to source interesting and good-quality leathers for me - not just the average veg. tanned strap, as a belt for me is essentially a medium with which to experience a certain leather - luckily I have two great dudes in the US and UK taking care of that for me!

IIIrd Icon · Apr 19, 2011

'agree with mikecch, scourage, w/e, etc. unlike other fashion products where the material is just a physical/tangible part of the total package [ie, other than concept/design, craftsmanship, brand, etc.], a belt is a belt. the quality of leather is of the utmost importance__ not the brand.

Scott's Unlucky belts [... or belts by other respected forum artisans] are, ounce for ounce, the best buy. 'dare any1 to explain/justify the chasmic difference in price point from branded belts [ie, Samurai, FH, IH, etc.], with repect to overall quality of the product.

entrero · Apr 19, 2011

Originally Posted by IIIrd Icon

unlike other fashion products where the material is just a physical/tangible part of the total package [ie, other than concept/design, craftsmanship, brand, etc.], a belt is a belt.

The fail is strong

brad-t · Apr 19, 2011

sorry about your evidently boring belts, IIIrd icon

whatever123 · Apr 19, 2011

Originally Posted by IIIrd Icon

'agree with mikecch, scourage, w/e, etc. unlike other fashion products where the material is just a physical/tangible part of the total package [ie, other than concept/design, craftsmanship, brand, etc.], a belt is a belt. the quality of leather is of the utmost importance__ not the brand.

Scott's Unlucky belts [... or belts by other respected forum artisans] are, ounce for ounce, the best buy. 'dare any1 to explain/justify the chasmic difference in price point from branded belts [ie, Samurai, FH, IH, etc.], with repect to overall quality of the product.

he has little to no overhead, liabilities, etc.

comparing my scott belt to my samurai and somet belts i would say they are very comparable. although i wear my somet the most simply because i like the style and lets face it ... somet **** is ******* awesome!

mikecch · Apr 20, 2011

^^ I'd have to say, IMO, no matter how good a belt looks, if the materials and construct are flimsy, then the belt is auto-fail, substance before style when it comes to a leather belt (unless you're a ninja.)

Don't forget when you kop an artisan Japanese belt overseas, you're not only paying for the Japanese premium on leather goods, but also the overseas premium on Japanese products.
A Samurai belt, before it arrives at your door, would have to go from Kawatako to Samurai to customs to retailer/overseas distributor, etc...the price includes taxes, everyone's overheads and profits, lalalala.
Sure you can justify spending that much, but I think it's a little silly, especially for those of you who live in the US or UK (countries where there are great local tanneries and a proud tradition of fine leather craftsmenship) not to also consider your neighbours who may be making fine belts.

whatever123 · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted by mikecch

^^ I'd have to say, IMO, no matter how good a belt looks, if the materials and construct are flimsy, then the belt is auto-fail, substance before style when it comes to a leather belt (unless you're a ninja.) Don't forget when you kop an artisan Japanese belt overseas, you're not only paying for the Japanese premium on leather goods, but also the overseas premium on Japanese products. A Samurai belt, before it arrives at your door, would have to go from Kawatako to Samurai to customs to retailer/overseas distributor, etc...the price includes taxes, everyone's overheads and profits, lalalala. Sure you can justify spending that much, but I think it's a little silly, especially for those of you who live in the US or UK (countries where there are great local tanneries and a proud tradition of fine leather craftsmenship) not to also consider your neighbours who may be making fine belts.
please tell me your not suggesting my somets are of poor construction! if so, im sending this ****** to you (if you havent already handled on in person).

are they as thick as my samurais and unlucky? no ... but i dont think the thickness of a belt equates to superior quality. they use very similar stitching methods and the leather on my white belt is so soft. plus it has super cool hardware.

mikecch · Apr 20, 2011

^ Oh, haha, no, no, not at all.
I've handled a couple of Somet belts, they are good quality!

My comment was aimed at the other posts.
Sorry about the confusion.

whatever123 · Apr 20, 2011

Originally Posted by mikecch

^ Oh, haha, no, no, not at all. I've handled a couple of Somet belts, they are good quality! My comment was aimed at the other posts. Sorry about the confusion.
ah, okay! if you change your mind ill send it to you. you could wear it for a month or so ...

mikecch · Apr 20, 2011

^ Haha, thanks for the offer, but my waist size is probably a bit bigger than yours at 36

Btw, I see BiG has the new Fullcount belts in stock - haven't handled them in person, but they seem much, much better than the old Fullcount belt models (wasn't too impressed with the leather or the unfinished sides on the older ones).

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