It’s a fine belt
grantini6 days ago
Mister Oldspeed Horsestrip BeltHorse strip
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Maker
Mister Oldspeed
Model
Horsestrip Belt
Leather
Measurements
Tag Size: 36
Brand NewInitial measurements
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Mister Oldspeed
Order info
Cost: 100 USD
Availability: Custom
Lead Time: Less than a day
More about this item
Dave whipped it out for me this afternoon while I bothered himUse & wear
Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
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Hot Temperatures
Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow
Extreme Conditions
I mostly used it to hold up my pants… It’s quite effective in that role
Leather
Horse strip
Care Routine
Break-In
Patina Process
Durability
It’s become smoother and darker as it’s aged. It has developed a nice patina and has a fair bit of crocking on the inside. I haven’t really done anything except wear it.
Craftsmanship
Mister Oldspeed Horsestrip Belt
Construction
Design
Finishing
Durability
All in all, it’s a great design, perfect construction and finished as nicely as a horse belt can be. It has not stretched at all.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Good Value
It’s a mighty fine belt, and it looks great!
Written by grantini
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