Leather goods. Made by hand.
BUILT TO BE WORN.
MADE TO LAST.
Handcrafted leather belts and everyday goods, made with care in New Jersey.
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Four distinct characters
Find your everyday belt.
A better fit starts here
Find your belt size.
A belt that fits. A pants size. A gift. Start with what you know, and we’ll help you choose.
Belt sizing guideStart with a belt you already love.
Lay it flat. Measure from the leather fold at the buckle to the center of the hole you use most. Leave the buckle out of the measurement.
36 inches measured → belt size 36.
Your pants size is a starting point.
Use the waist size in inches from a pair of pants that fits well. Usually, add 2 inches to estimate your belt size. Measuring an existing belt is more reliable.
34-inch pants → start with belt size 36.
Don’t order your pants size as your belt size. Use waist sizes in inches, not a European clothing size.
Know their pants size? Keep it simple.
If you cannot measure a belt they wear, usually add 2 inches to their pants waist size. This is an estimate; clothing brands and how a belt is worn can change the fit.
Buying for someone who wears 34-inch pants? Start with belt size 36.
Not sure? Ask our workshop for help.How our sizes measure
Belt size is the length from the leather fold to the center hole. The complete list below updates with the belt you choose.
| Belt size | Fold to center hole |
|---|---|
| 32 | 32 in / 81.3 cm |
| 34 | 34 in / 86.4 cm |
| 36 | 36 in / 91.4 cm |
| 38 | 38 in / 96.5 cm |
| 40 | 40 in / 101.6 cm |
| 42 | 42 in / 106.7 cm |
| 44 | 44 in / 111.8 cm |
| 46 | 46 in / 116.8 cm |
| 48 | 48 in / 121.9 cm |
| 50 | 50 in / 127.0 cm |
| 52 | 52 in / 132.1 cm |
| 54 | 54 in / 137.2 cm |
The leather lab
Explore our leather.
Three leathers. Different textures, finishes and ways to make them your own.
American bison
Grain with character.
Rich texture and natural markings make every piece different. Explore bison belts, collars and everyday leather goods.
- Texture & feel
- Textured, with natural grain
- How we use it
- Belts, dog collars and everyday goods
Wickett & Craig
Smooth. Substantial. English bridle.
Vegetable-tanned in Pennsylvania by Wickett & Craig. A firm feel and smooth finish, made into Heritage belts and collars in our New Jersey workshop.
- Texture & feel
- Smooth and structured
- How we use it
- Single-layer Heritage belts and bridle leather collars
Italian leather
Clean lines. Natural character.
Full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leather with a smooth, structured feel. Made into our Classic, O-ring and D-ring dog collars in New Jersey.
- Texture & feel
- Smooth vegetable-tanned leather
- How we use it
- Classic, O-ring and D-ring dog collars
Considered in every detail
A closer look at what lasts.
Explore the grain, lining and stitching of the Sierra. Tap a number or open a detail below.
01Natural bison grain
The Sierra uses shrunken American bison leather on the outside. Its bold grain and natural markings give each belt its own character.
02A smooth Chromexcel lining
Inside the Sierra, Horween Chromexcel leather gives a smooth contrast to the textured bison outer layer.
03Layers, joined with care
Stitching joins the bison outer layer and Chromexcel lining. Explore the product photographs for a closer look at this belt’s construction.
Beyond the belt
Everyday goods. Well made.
Our family workshop · New Jersey
Good leather. Honest work.
Exit 8 Leather is our family-run workshop in New Jersey. We choose American bison, Wickett & Craig bridle leather and Italian leather for the character each brings to an everyday piece.
From cutting and assembly to the finishing touches, we take care with what we make. Belts to wear. Collars for your companion. Useful goods for the things you carry and keep.
Meet Exit 8 LeatherMade by hand in New Jersey
From our family workshop to your everyday.
Premium full-grain leather
American bison, English bridle and Italian leather.