Business Belt
AN EPITOME OF FINE LEATHERCRAFTING
Fits effortlessly into fast-paced business meetings and boardrooms. Keeps you in touch with a slower pace of life, with its intentional design and uncompromising craftsmanship.
A Rare Find
If you are looking to buy a truly masterfully crafted belt, then rest assured that we refuse to bend our standards of quality.
Handcrafting, using the right materials and the right techniques takes time. It requires a passion for the pursuit of craftsmanship at the highest level.
In fact, even Hermès does not saddle-stitch their belts, unlike their bags.
Lifetime Belt - Formal Edition
Lifetime Belt - Formal Edition
100% Full Grain Leather
100% Full Grain Leather
Belt is made with the same Full Grain Leather inside and out.
Leather is made in Poland, from European cowhides with minimal to no cosmetic defects
Quality Rating - LWG Gold Rated
This leather is very durable, and has a natural hand feel, with no synthetic surface coatings or pigments
It has been slowly vegetable tanned with tree bark over 4-5 weeks.
The leather feels smooth to touch and has a semi-glossy finish.
Smells just right - woody with no trace of chemical odors
Masterfully Handcrafted
Masterfully Handcrafted
Handmade with traditional saddlery techniques with hand tools and saddle stitching all along the belt.
We have used the same leather for the belt underside as the upper. No compromises on materials or crafting time.
Each belt is made by a single craftsman with careful attention to detail. It takes 14-16 hours to craft each belt - that's 2 days of dedicated crafting time.
Proudly made in our leathercrafting studio in India
Solid Brass Hardware
Solid Brass Hardware
Buckles and screws are made with high quality solid brass. You can select between two different finishes - Polished Nickel, Polished Brass
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length: Made to size. Please use Belt Sizing Guide (scroll below)
Width: 1.25 inches
Spacing between holes: 1 inch
Monogramming Option
Monogramming Option
Monogram your name or initials, or any special characters you choose
Position: Horizontal, right after the buckle area. On the underside of the belt. Scroll down to see graphic.
No Returns. Read More
No Returns. Read More
➜ No returns permissible for belt for non-defect related reasons
➜ If you suspect you belt has a defect, we will examine your claim and repair/replace the belt at our own cost.
➜ For belt made accurately based on your size inputs, but that doesn't fit you well because you entered a wrong size, we will not be able to provide refunds. We can provide a re-fitting service if belt size allows for it
Belt Re-Sizing / Fitting Issues
Belt Re-Sizing / Fitting Issues
We ask that you strictly follow the Belt Sizing Guide to avoid sizing issues
For incorrect size inputs [off by 2+ inches], one of the following will happen -
➜ You select smaller than your actual size - No resizing possible.
Belt may turn out to be too short for you. No refunds will be issued
➜ You select larger than your actual size - we can resize it for you for an additional fee
Please do order carefully as per belt sizing guide!
➜ If we make a mistake in sizing your belt [belt size differs from your size input], we will replace / resize the belt for you free of charge
Made to Order. Delivery Timeline is 4-6 Weeks
Made to Order. Delivery Timeline is 4-6 Weeks
✔︎ After placing your order, you can reach out to us anytime during the process for most recent order updates.
✔︎ Based on our current estimates, we will ship your belt in 4-6 weeks.
✔︎ Each belt is made by our craftsmen with careful attention to detail. It takes 14-16 hours to craft each belt, that's 2 days of dedicated crafting.
✔︎ Quality checks take a day or two. We absolutely do not want a product of compromised quality reaching your hands.
✔︎ We cannot promise day definite deliveries. Nor can we do rush orders. Delays can happen due to any number of reasons
Need help?
Need help?
Email us at contact@godbolegear.com with your questions, or belt sizing queries!
How to Select Your Belt Size
📌 BEFORE YOU ENTER YOUR BELT SIZE
► BELT SIZE is not the same as your pants size
► We request you provide us with a measurement based on your waist size today. Measure at position where you will wear the belt, as explained below (see image above) -
► Run the measuring tape through belt loops of YOUR BEST-FITTING FORMAL PANTS:
1. Hold the tape taut. Not too tight, not too loose. There should be no slack, no folds along the tape, just like you would wear your belt.
2. Stand upright.
3. Don't try to bend over to see the numbers (might change the reading).
4. Use a mirror to see the reading, click a picture, or ask someone to read it for you.
5. Now, once you get your most accurate reading, enter it in as your Belt Size (inches). Example: if you get a reading of 36.5", type this number for your Belt Size.
- Enter your current measured size only. If you anticipate a change in your belt size in the future (for example: gaining weight/losing weight) email us to discuss sizing your belt accordingly.
Belt Schematic
Your belt will be made to fit you perfectly at the center hole. There will be 5 holes. Distance from the center hole to the tip of the belt is 7 inches, an appropriate tail length for a formal belt.
Finely Handcrafted
ONE STITCH AT A TIME
This belt embodies leatherworking techniques perfected over centuries by generations of leather craftsmen. In today's fast paced world, it is rare to have an object made with such dedication and passion for the craft.
You may have seen many formal belts that have no stitching along the edges. These belts will often, over less than a year, feature a catastrophic failure. The layers simply come apart. We don't want that happening to you. We hand stitch (saddle stitch) along one direction. Then back stitch a few stitches, for good measure. There is no question of our thread breaking or a stitch coming loose.
Choosing the Right Leather
A full grain leather made for formal wear while being able to endure the test of time
The leather needs to be full grain, strong, supple and should not stretch. We were able to source this leather from a small family-run Polish tannery.
I really liked how their leather feels. They seem to have a deep knowledge and understanding of their leather. Their leather has a wonderful woody and earthy aroma, without being pungent - the hallmark of skilfully tanned leather.
Making it Right, Inside and Out
INCLUDING PARTS NO ONE CAN SEE
Many of the nuances that go into making a finely crafted object are hidden from the eye, because it involves refined craftsmanship below the obvious surface level of the product.
This belt consists of three layers - the top leather layer, the bottom leather layer and a sandwiched padding layer - as any good dress belt should be. We have used full grain leather, not just for the top, but also the underside, and for the middle padding layer as well. Made from the strongest part of the hide, the middle layer of leather acts to not only create a padded/raised effect, but also to act as reinforcement and makes the belt stronger. No cheap fillers used here.
Solid Brass, Made Right
Solid Brass Hardware
We source our hardware from a 4th generation, family owned and operated business based in Newburyport Massachusetts. They care about quality as deeply as we do.
These buckles are masterfully cast with zero pitting. Each buckle is hand polished and laquered to prevent corrosion.
We have sourced all our hardware from them for the last 9 years. They have 100% reliably delivered excellent hardware. They make excellent solid brass hardware.
Questions About the Leather
Will the leather get a patina?
Most certainly! One of the hallmarks of using vegetable tanned, full grain leather is the development of patina. The belt will become darker and develop more of a shine as it is used.
This is of course entirely dependent on how and how much you use and handle the belt. The more it is exposed to sun/UV and oils from your hands, faster the patina develops. The parts of the belt that are exposed to pressure and repeated rubbing will become much darker and a bit compressed (for example right under where the buckle sits on the belt. A lighter colored belt shows a more dramatic patina development.
Do note however, that dress belts/formal belts don’t see that much sun, handling, oils as field/work belts do. The business belts will not develop patina as fast as the Casual Lifetime Belt
How do I take care of this leather?
Every three months (or whenever the belt looks like it needs some care) clean the belt with saddle soap followed by an application of leather balm to keep the leather supple. More details here https://godbolegear.com/pages/taking-care-of-leather-goods
What's special about this leather?
This leather has been slowly vegetable tanned with tree bark over a period of 1.5 months. The leather feels smooth to touch and has a matte, semi-glossy finish. It is supple and firm with low stretch. Made by a small, family run Polish tannery using the finest European hides. The tannery is Gold rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG).
Belt Sizing Issues, Order Changes, Cancellations and Returns
Can I change my choice of colour or belt after I place my order?
Send us an email after you place your order and we'll let you know what can be done. We have a limited supply of leather. After you place an order, we'll try to accommodate any changes, but cannot make any guarantees!
Belt Sizing Related Issues
We are fully committed to getting a great fit for you. But we need a careful measurement from your side to make this happen. It will take only 2 minutes of your time, but we ask that you strictly follow the Belt Sizing Guide.
➜ If you order a belt that is too long, we can resize it for you for an additional fee
➜ We cannot resize a belt that's too small even if you are willing to pay an additional fee. Please do order carefully as per belt sizing guide!
➜ If we have made a mistake in sizing your belt, [ belt size differs from your text input] we will replace / resize the belt for you.
Order Cancellations Policy
➜ Order cancellations are not possible, but we can assess on a case-by-case basis
➜ Order cancellation requests will be entertained only by email, with your order number [No WhatsApp / No Instagram].
➜ If an order is ready, we will not be able to accomodate a cancellation request
Returns Policy
➜ No returns permissible for belt for non-defect related reasons
➜ If you suspect you belt has a defect, we will examine your claim and repair/replace the belt for you at our own cost. If that's not possible for any reason, a refund will be issued
➜ Refunds cannot be issued for ill-fitting belts, if we make a belt as per your specified size
