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Sloan1874

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Stunning stuff, El Marro. I'm going to give serious consideration to one next time I'm on the look out for a belt, though probably one of the more low-key patterns - outside of Glasgow's Grand Ole Oprey, the whistles and bells versions would probably gather unwanted attention.
 
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Stunning stuff, El Marro. I'm going to give serious consideration to one next time I'm on the look out for a belt, though probably one of the more low-key patterns - outside of Glasgow's Grand Ole Oprey, the whistles and bells versions would probably gather unwanted attention.
Come on Sloan, take a walk on the wild side...Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo ;)
 

El Marro

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Thanks Sloan! I understand completely, I own two ranger style belts that are both much more low key than the belt pictured above. This belt was done in what they call their Red Rock finish and it is about as dramatic as a belt can get without rhinestones and rubies!
 

jonesy86

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I picked up a belt from these guys recently:

http://www.orionleathercompany.com

I didn't get anything fancy, or expensive, but its sturdy and looks like it will last a long time.

Fit Pic LVC 1954 501Z XX W38 L34.JPG


Orion Belt, LVC 1954 501Z XX, really old Frye Ropers.
 

redlinerobert

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Would you guys happen to know who can make me a snuff suede belt in 1 1/2" width? I have some desert boots from Alden as well as the Indie boots in snuff suede coming in that I'd love to get a belt made to match. Alden only makes a ~1 1/8" belt. I'd like something a little wider that will go well with jeans.
 

Rich22

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In England I've always found it hard to buy a great belt for jeans, without a silly price tag. Wide, thick, doesn't compress down, full grain, double pin without the stupid roller. Not a fan of the chicago fastening either really, would rather it was just made to length and sewn in place. I left my favourite belt behind when I was in the Netherlands this summer and had to pay to get them to ship it back to me. haha.
 

Sloan1874

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You might want to give Equus a go. The last three belts I've bought were from them and have all given excellent service so far. @redlinerobert you might want to try them for a suede belt as they do a pair in tobacco and chocolate.
 

jonesy86

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The guy I linked above just made this one. While I don't have an abundance of greens, it's amazing. Has a copper (plated) fireman's buckle.
Love this

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The quick release buckle could come in handy (after a few cups of coffee) since I am still struggling to get used to button fly jeans. :)

The green is beautiful, but you would have to color coordinate your ensemble.
 

Rich22

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You might want to give Equus a go. The last three belts I've bought were from them and have all given excellent service so far. @redlinerobert you might want to try them for a suede belt as they do a pair in tobacco and chocolate.
They do look like bloody nice belts, tick all the boxes for me. I'd just rather not pay over £100! haha. Dammit, I probably will though... I hate to think how much I've spent on leather products in the last year or so!
 

jonesy86

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Quick-release buckles have been well, pretty awesome a couple of times ;)
There's a few instances where they come in handy, and look unique too.

I think that there might be several reasons why you might want to get your belt off quickly. Hmmmmmm. My memory is not so good anymore.
 

jonesy86

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I still remember the soul searching I went through in buying my first Aero. After that £100 on a belt isn't quite as taxing...

I think it goes something like this:

£750 leather jacket

£250 jeans

£75 belt

£375 boots

Then you just can't have only one of each. Gonna have to pick up a night job.
 

Rich22

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Seems the Equus belt prices have TREBLED in the last 6 years, judging by a couple of reviews I've found. Yowzers. Missed the boat on this one. Would have been all over these at £35 a pop....
 

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