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Best reviews of April 2026
Good roughtout belt
Siege Leather Velvet Belt in Cow Vegtan LeatherBy kkelunturan • April 5, 2026"I only wear this belt with my jeans..."Read the full review
It’s a fine belt
Mister Oldspeed Horsestrip Belt in Horse stripBy grantini • April 5, 2026"I mostly used it to hold up my pants… It’s quite effective in that role..."Read the full review
Small wallet, big value
The Superior Labor Small Budget wallet in Unknown Natural Veg TanBy hakimalias • April 5, 2026"Just normal wallet environment. In my back pocket, in my bag...."Read the full review
Probably my most successful self made boots!
DIY Custom Model in Puccini Attilio Red MaremmaBy Tillman • April 5, 2026"Daily to work in a Cobbler shop. Biking, in the rain, in the snow when visiting Chicago (shout out boot camp), in the mosh pit at my uncles concert, to soccer games, and to every cool clothing store I visit...."Read the full review
Herman Oak never disappoints
Rhino Kustomz Veg Tan Bi-fold in Hermann Oak Tooling Veg TanBy rhinoaz • April 5, 2026"Every day carry..."Read the full review
Incredible wallet, almost wear-proof
Willie's Handmade Boots Biker Wallet in Badalassi Carlo Oliva MinervaBy AlManuel • April 4, 2026"Being a biker wallet, I naturally used it for daily motorcycle riding as well as for work. I traveled a few places with it, always fearing TSA would have an issue - luckily they never did. The brass chain looks great despite exposure to the elements...."Read the full review
Carry Less, Live More
Andrew Wicklund Minimalist Wallet in Unknown LeatherBy DaveFromAccounting • April 4, 2026"This wallet has been in my back pocket every day for 6 months. It has had its fair share of being sat upon and plenty of sweaty days, but it’s always there when I need it...."Read the full review
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Truman Cap Toe Boot in Horween Java Waxed FleshBy chosenone23 • April 4, 2026"I’ve worn these to walk the dogs everyday, out and about, picking up the kids from school...."Read the full review
My favorite belt so far and definitely the best leather you can get on the market
DIY Belt in J&FJ Baker Oak Bark Bridle Butt Cross Hatch Dark SteinBy germanshoeguy • April 4, 2026"I've worn the belt pretty much every day, to work, outdoors, with denim or chinos...."Read the full review
180 days of my grubby hands on a rectangle of leather.
DIY Deskpad in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy itsnotbriatall • April 4, 2026"It is stuck to my desk so it didn't see a lot of travel but I did work a whole ridiculous amount during the last six months. It definitely was between my hands and my desk...."Read the full review
A great journey with my selfmade boots which became my go to pair
DIY Service Boot "Kaya" in Guidi Natural HorsebuttBy germanshoeguy • April 4, 2026"I wore them basically in every condition over the past 6 months. Rain, snow, mud and everything in between including long days in the office..."Read the full review
Rugged, well-made boots that are built to last - just a few tweaks needed.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in C.F. Stead Natural Waxy Commander SuedeBy Slash • April 4, 2026"With a lug sole and waxed leather, I knew before I opened the box that these were going to be my every day wear pair. I wore them on hikes, on the bike, while walking the dog, and on holiday. Some months I wore them sparingly, but in others I used them heavily. Their performance in the rain has been nothing short of exemplary...."Read the full review
Beerbelly Wallet Review: A versatile and creative wallet design
Beerbelly FES Multi Case / Compact Wallet in Badalassi Carlo Ortensia PuebloBy leafjar77 • April 4, 2026"I take it with me whenever I leave the house. Stays in my back pocket and is quite comfortable to carry considering the amount of things I carry in it...."Read the full review
One of the best leathers from Parkhurst yet. Andrew strikes again, in reliable stitchdown form.
Parkhurst The Richmond in Dark Olive Waxed RoughoutBy False.Idle.Warship • April 4, 2026"Demo`d a second floor kitchen in a 300 year old house, rebuilt it into a bedroom complete with old growth flooring. Then a Lenape wedding with a smoke cleansing ceremony. They carried me all through Merida, Mexico City, Tulum, Uxmal & Chichen Itza. The right boot drank Mundo Maya Jaguar stout, the left bathed in fermented cacao with a generous pasilla component that was hotter than Satan's tit (why I dropped it in the 1st place)...."Read the full review
