• Frontier Black American bison leather belt — full product view.
  • Frontier Black American bison leather belt — worn by a model.
  • Frontier Black American bison leather belt — leather grain and edge detail.
  • Frontier Black American bison leather belt — buckle and keeper detail.
  • Frontier Black American bison leather belt — rolled overall view.
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Frontier Bison Leather Belt – 1.5″

Frontier Bison Leather Belt – 1.5″

$149.00
$149.00
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Color & stitching
Belt size (inches):
Hardware
  • 1.5″Wide
  • Full-grain leatherNaturally strong
  • USA madeHandmade in New Jersey
  • Bison leatherDistinctive natural grain
Description

For those who like a substantial belt with unmistakable texture. The Frontier brings together two layers of full-grain American bison, with shrunken grain that makes the natural pattern stand out.

The layered construction gives the strap a solid feel, while the leather’s raised grain adds depth to everyday jeans and casual trousers. Each hide has its own wrinkles and markings, so every Frontier has a different surface. Wear and care gradually soften the leather and build a richer patina.

We cut, layer, stitch and finish each belt in our New Jersey workshop. Choose black or burgundy leather, black or red stitching, and solid brass or nickel-plated brass hardware. Hand-finished edges complete the strap.

Chicago screws hold the buckle in place and let you change it whenever you want a different look. Use another buckle made for a 1.5-inch strap, then check and tighten the screws as needed.

Product details
  • Colors: Black or Burgundy.
  • Stitching: Black or Red with either color.
  • Leather: Two layers of shrunken-grain, full-grain American bison.
  • Thickness: 14–16 oz total; approximately 5.6–6.4 mm. Natural leather can vary.
  • Width: 1.5 inches (38 mm).
  • Sizes: 32–54 inches, in 2-inch steps.
  • Hardware: Solid Brass or Nickel-Plated Brass buckle, attached with Chicago screws.
  • Adjustment: Five holes, spaced 1 inch apart.
  • Origin: Handmade in New Jersey, USA.

Change your look: Chicago screws let you remove the buckle and fit another buckle made for the same strap width. Check and tighten the screws from time to time.

How to measure + full size chart

Buying a belt as a gift?

Only know their pants waist size? Usually add 2 inches.

34″ pants → choose belt size 36

Use waist sizes in inches. Between belt sizes? Choose the next size up.

Use a belt that already fits you well.

Measure from the leather fold to your usual belt hole Point 1 is the leather fold where the strap wraps around the buckle. Point 2 is the hole you use most. Measure the straight distance between these points. Do not include the buckle or measure to the strap tip. 12
  1. Start at the leather fold. Lay your belt flat. Place the tape at the fold where the leather wraps around the buckle. Leave the buckle out.
  2. Measure to your usual hole. Measure along the strap to the center of the hole you wear most. Use inches.
  3. Choose that belt size. We measure your new belt from the same leather fold to its center hole. If you fall between listed sizes, choose the next size up for a little extra length.

36 inches measured → choose belt size 36.

Five holes, 1 inch apart, give you two tighter and two looser settings.

Belt size chart
Choose sizeLeather 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

Do not measure the full strap to its tip. Pants labels vary; measuring a belt is the better guide.

Need a length outside these sizes? Ask our workshop.

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Find your belt size

Have a belt that fits? Measure that first.

Lay it flat and measure the leather—not the buckle or the full strap.

Measure from the leather fold to your usual belt hole Point 1 is the leather fold where the strap wraps around the buckle. Point 2 is the hole you use most. Measure the straight distance between these points. Do not include the buckle or measure to the strap tip. 12
  1. Measure from the leather fold around the buckle to the hole you use most.
  2. Order that measurement in inches. Between our listed sizes? Choose the next size up.

Measure 36 inches → choose belt size 36.

No belt to measure? Use a pair of jeans.

Use the labeled waist size in inches from a pair that fits, then usually add 2 inches.

Jeans waistAdd 2 inchesChoose belt size
30″+ 2″32
34″+ 2″36
46″+ 2″48

Pants labels vary, so this is an estimate. Measuring a belt that already fits gives the best guide. For gifts, use the recipient’s usual jeans waist size.

See how to measure + the full size chart

From our New Jersey workshop

The details make the belt.

A closer look at the leather, hardware and hand-finished details of your Frontier belt.

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Brass. Built for daily wear.

Choose solid brass or nickel-plated brass. Chicago screws let you change the buckle when you want a different look.

Solid Brass

02

Shrunken bison. Standout grain.

Two layers of full-grain American bison give the strap its substantial feel. Shrunken grain brings the natural texture into focus.

Frontier Bison Leather Belt – 1.5″
Natural grain and markings vary. Each belt has its own character.
03

Clean stitching. Finished by hand.

Careful stitching frames the leather. Hand-burnished edges give the strap a smooth, finished feel.

04

Character that grows with you.

With wear and care, the leather softens and develops its own patina—a richer surface shaped by the way you wear it.

Know your leather

Exit8Leather vs. other leathers

Better leather. Details you can see and feel.

What matters Exit8LeatherFull-grain leather Other leathersBonded & synthetic alternatives
The leatherFull-grain American bisonLeather fibers or synthetic layers
Natural textureReal grain. Each belt is unique.Often stamped or printed
How it agesGains character with wearCoatings can wear or peel
Buckle & hardwareBrass buckle. Easy to replace.Metal and fittings vary
Where it is madeHandmade in New Jersey, USAWhere and how it is made varies

Compared with bonded leather and synthetic belts. Other brands may also use full-grain leather. Wear and patina depend on the finish, use and care.