The hook belt post yesterday got some people up in arms – well more like suggestive. One commenter hinted us at Charlottesville VA’s Wiley Brothers Belt Company. They may not be from Connecticut but from the looks of it, they’re making some fine leather goods down there. Marc and Peter Wiley founded the company in 1999. “Our … American heritage and involvement in equestrian traditions inspired us to create artisanal leather goods, applying the aesthetic and craftsmanship of fine equestrian tack and harness to our own belt designs. We have built our products around a material with which we have been well acquainted since our earliest years, English bridle leather.” Choices, people.
More looks at the Wiley Brothers Belts after the click.
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Okay, I’m sorry, as a female equestrian I have to call you out on calling it a \
So heavy and string! I like this stuff!
These cost twice as much.
This series of belts are so amazing looking.
these cost twice as much for a reason.
just look at them.
there and english tanned french bridle leather and are built to last.
not only is the build quality superior, but the tactile pleasure of handling and wearing this accessory is much more enjoyable than that of an inferior product.
it is all about the product.
in addition, they will probably look better for 5 times as long.
in that regard, theyre a bargain.
i think if you buy into quality initially, especially in this classification, you will get much more wear for your dollar.