Should you pay over $100 for a belt? Tanner Goods.

[@wsparra]

Hey buddy, another notable difference between chrome and veg tan is that chrome tends to be softer and stretches more easily, so belts and straps and the like really benefit from being made out of veg tan

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty Willy!

[@keithad6485]

Aussie saddlemaker here. I can tell from the photos, the rivetted belt maker has not been formally trained in making leather products. The buckle is loose - undesirable, the rivets should be closer to the buckle to reduce the looseness, and there should be two rivets - one at each side of the strap. The riveted belt has the keeper too far from the buckle, bridle making principles - the keeper should be close to the buckle, the reason is it minimises the strap bulging out between the buckle and the keeper. Chrome tan leather stretches and not a good leather for making belts. Shoe and boot uppers are usually made of chrome tan. Chrome Tan can be done in a day, where as veg tanning can take months. When making belts, I stick with high quality veg tan leather. Very long lasting, good for 25 years plus. I have two belts I made in the 1990s which I traded for new belts two years ago, and they still had lots of life left in them. Prices - a basic veg tan leather belt should be priced under $100. a retail price of around $75 is more realistic. The English bridle leather mentioned by the vid presenter is excellent, brands such as Sedgwick or J&FJ Baker in Devon England fantastic leather and very nice to work with from my point of view. Baker is the last remaining tannery in England still using oak bark, and the manager told me there has been a tannery there since Roman occupation of England! The rattle noise is from the roller. When fitted, that noise should be absent due to pressure on the roller. Rollers are old technology and were invented for straps being done up every day to stop wear on the buckle on harness and bridles with working horses such as horses in draught - such as cab drivers and farm horses. I hope this info is of some use. Thanks for reading my comment. From a saddlemaker of forty years - and still learning! Thank you to the presenter for educating the viewers.

[@Unstable_Luis]

The fact you don't have more subscribers trips me out, immediately straight to the point and always get something out of watching one

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey THANKS! Trying my best over here!

[@elianas7066]

There is so much quality and effort in your videos. I don't know why you don't have more subscribers.

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey thanks!!! Maybe one day I’ll have a bunch!

[@KeislerFein]

And YES, The *amzaccs* Tote! I have in Candy Pink and I've been rocking my "Barbie" accessories all summer. Yay!

[@TheIronSnail]

If you know of a better belt for the money/have a favorite belt brand COMMENT IT! I got a few messages about Hank's Belts and Bullhide. Alright CIAO

[@user-cf4eb4is2d]

I really like the belts from Nohma leather. They cost about $35 for an Amish made veg tan belt. They are by far the best deal out there in my opinion.

[@TheIronSnail]

Good to know!

[@philipingenito4210]

PACOSASTRE on Etsy, for the money and quality I don't think I'll ever buy a belt from a store again.

[@minerforjob32]

New belt video?

[@user-he1ce9fs3l]

Hello. I was going through my subscribs to unsubscribe from those channels I never or no longer watch. I came across this video, and knew that you were one of the good youtubers I was subscribed to. Keep up the good work.

[@TheIronSnail]

Hey i really appreciate that!!

[@nathandkreosote9917]

Haha, stuff like that belt is why I'm glad to be a leatherworker. I could make that same belt for maybe $40 of raw materials, manufacturers can buy in bulk so it's more like $20 for them in materials. Buy from an artesian and you will get much better value.

[@quinnouellette7113]

Good luck with the move to NJ bud, and welcome! We're perhaps the grossest state, and yet, its a pretty decent place. It's cool to hear you'll be working with T&H more.

[@bsousa3837]

Turned onto your channel couple months ago. Xoxo. Binge watching some old videos before I take on this nor’easter Have an Ashland leather belt that I swear by (their wallets amazing too)

[@raymondfoo9045]

Tanner goods belt is only a little more expensive than belt from say Popov leather. But I would get Tanner Goods one because its design is more refined, Popov one is more rugged. Besides, the main big difference is that Tanner Goods one has beautiful dyed, waxed, burnished edges that adds to the refinement. I really like the English Bridle leather on my Tanner Goods Universal Zip Wallet, slight waxy and pronounce character. Gonna get their classic belt next! Right now using Uniqlo belt, and they are great quality at such a low price. Theirs are I think full grain leather from Italy, probably chrome tan since it is soft. Pronounce grain and creases too, what you get for such a low price is unbelievable.

[@cornpop8570]

Nice belts but I had just recently bought a belt from bravestar and I absolutely love it it's like a black tea core belt it's super nice when I got it in person has a matte black look to it it looks awesome.

[@jamescooper7957]

Good luck with your new job kid. I’m a Mass maritime grad so I worked in the tri state area for years on NY harbor. It’s a freak show down there, but in a good way.

[@TheIronSnail]

Haha I heard it’s quite the interesting place! Also thanks so much!

[@rubberlover666]

I’ve had a Tanner Goods belt that I’ve worn every day ( every day) for the past three years and it’s great. I got the natural leather version which has faded and patina’d pretty dope over that time and it hasn’t stretched at all. Recommended

[@TheIronSnail]

Good to know! Still keeps its shape pretty well?

[@rubberlover666]

@@TheIronSnail oh yeah. Still true to size and none of the holes have ripped. It took a minute for the belt to patina and I felt weird wearing it because it was almost light pink when it was brand new but the eventual uneven fading was worth it. I personally do admire the sick fades of the belt from time to time!

[@TheIronSnail]

I think I’ll get a natural one soon!

[@rubberlover666]

@@TheIronSnail I got their billfold wallet in natural at the same time too which patina'd much faster thanks to my greasy hands always touching it, and that encouraged me to keep wearing the belt. There's also ways to speed up the process if you get impatient.

[@TheIronSnail]

Ahh okay cool! Yes I’m totally in

[@jurgenbrandt642]

Craft'n'Lore Mountain Belt in russet brown makes me very Happy. 100+ $...nice longlasting thing aren't cheap, but it'll pay off after years of using

[@brunonjezic6208]

I hope you still have that Taylor stitched leather jacket. I really hope you keep it so we see how it ages

[@TheIronSnail]

I certainly do!

[@jimmydgrant]

I’m leaning towards a vegetable tanned belt from Bravestar for $45. Seems like a nice value.

[@TheIronSnail]

Heard great things about them!

[@sflanr5705]

Been eyeing them veg tan belt.

[@jimmydgrant]

I did buy one and it’s a good belt for $45. Nothing fancy. I’ll probably spend the extra cash on something from pigeon tree crafting next time.

[@davidjasinski5279]

I have had the Tanner Goods Classic Belt for 4 years now, IMHO better design than the Standard, but same leather. I have to say it is by far the best belt I have ever owned and I am pretty confident it will last me a good portion of my life. I bought it on sale so I got it for $85 and even that is a bit steep, but given the longevity, leather/hardware quality, and the fact that it is made in the USA, I think it can be justified.

[@TheIronSnail]

Agreed!

[@VivekSingh-hy1dk]

Any recommendations where to buy a gaucho belt from? Do you like them? I believe they add some flair to your outfit

[@Whatdafuk123]

Love the humor

[@TheIronSnail]

Thanks!!

[@seanw.p8514]

If the belt comes with a 100 year warranty, then yes! Totally worth it

[@glennmartin5857]

Very nice belt...i was tanned once. Your poor dad , bet that really hurt. I love lobster !! Great video . 😁😁😁 PS : also love snails.

[@TheIronSnail]

Snails forever!

[@DavidB-xh2jf]

Touching tribute.

[@yifanzheng1999]

Just curious what line of work do you do?

[@TheIronSnail]

Currently software development! Moving into film production now :)

[@devinhurt7698]

Oh man I thought the next video was going to be the schott x 3sixteen jacket a few months from now but here we are with a surprise video

[@TheIronSnail]

Hmmm...how about we shake on that being the next video??

[@kinggrantking]

Everyone subbed before he passes the ex-girlfriend mark are part of an elite club.

[@TheIronSnail]

HAHA this may be one of the best comments I’ve gotten

[@darkthingswithmarkdavis4497]

Amish belts are cheap and good… Never been a better deal. 👍

[@impendio]

No because when you live in a tropical country, leather just goes to shit if you leave it in the closet for 2 months, its such a shame we don’t get to wear nice clothes, just sun and rain…

[@oravenheart]

i hope your dad is ok!!

[@TheIronSnail]

He somehow came out even stronger than before! (Ty!)

[@brunonjezic6208]

I would love to know where to get untreated vegthan belt for not a lot of money though. This are beautiful belts but out of my price range, considering im saving up for redwings

[@arncj18]

me: my dad's foot bled and he wasn't complaining also me: the belt buckle is too loud for me

[@jazzmatazz7404]

damn dude your dad is a fuckin beast I thought I was cool cause I tore my achilles

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahahaha

[@davemck1887]

What I like to do with a major purchase is convert it in to a foreign currency to hide the true cost, i.e $100 becomes £76.44,. Bam ! , I just saved 23.66 ! That way I get the car I want (but I have to live in it) . You're welcome.

[@TheIronSnail]

That’s...genius

[@BlaBla-pf8mf]

What did you bought you dad to replace the belt?

[@vonningtonvon6499]

What’s your opinion on Sperry Boatshoes?

[@TheIronSnail]

Actually love them! Just not my style

[@johnpaulpersad8997]

Hardcore dad!

[@Post_Leako]

How was the sizing for this belt for you? I was thinking of getting this exact belt and Tanner Goods recommends going up a size from your normal pants size. I'm a 30 in jeans, so I was gonna get a 32 (they don't have odd numbered sizing). I dunno if that's what worked for you, but would appreciate your input.

[@vonningtonvon6499]

Do you live in New England?

[@TheIronSnail]

I do!

[@RjWolf3000]

people should buy real leather, no plastic belts. they last and look great. any local leather maker can make you a belt and it should be under $100.

[@MikiBlue]

Rm Williams belts. Me thinks

[@TheIronSnail]

You’re already a legend me thinks

[@tn199687999]

Were you in a theo and harris video before? Not sure if I am confusing you with someone else.

[@TheIronSnail]

Haha YES! And I’ll be in MANY more soon

[@brandong1246]

I have a Thirteen 50 belt it’s good I guess, I don’t know it is just a belt

[@TheIronSnail]

Hahaha at the end of the day it is just a belt!

[@Sifo_Dyas]

2023 and now the belt is $120.

[@tockingwatches2377]

That was a helluva butt squinch story to start a video with. 😬

[@TheIronSnail]

Bahahaha

[@raba2d723]

make your own belt from a tandy leather blank for $18. I replaced my tanner goods belts this way; belt's are not made to last a few years, and $100+ for a simple veg tan belt, in hindsight, is laughable

[@Khristian.J]

Hanks belts >

[@kevincollins7320]

Black rock leather condtioner .shoes jackets

[@YouTubeAIbot]

You’re the Casey Neistat of fashion

[@TheIronSnail]

WOW TY!

[@worldatwarveteran6155]

Personally sattle back leather co

[@TheIronSnail]

They are amazing!

[@kaitlynthepuppylvr6084]

but why

[@andrewsalazar98]

Your dad sounds like the kind of guy that would enjoy a Montana Bison Belt from Hank’s Belts

[@kevincollins7320]

You and dad have to different styles. You dad my like ww2 mechanic sweeter at orvis

[@TheIronSnail]

I’ll check it out!

[@andrewsalazar98]

I spent $150 on the most expensive belt Hank’s Belts has to offer and I couldn’t be happier. This belt will last longer than me.

[@dahak972]

Dude, you’re upset your belt makes noise when it’s not actually holding up your pants? Are you worried ghosts will start to jangle them while your not looking? Also, those belts are way overpriced.