Black/brown reversible belt
I'm looking to buy one that's not too flashy and that I can wear for work or casual stuff. Something durable and that will last, and I'm willing to pay for quality. So probably full grain leather. No obnoxious logos. Not looking for super wide or super narrow, optimally around 1.3 inches (33mm). Also hoping for something with a buckle and loop that don't stick out too far, so I can wear a shirt over it in a pinch.
I understand that I'm being very picky here, but still hoping someone could give recs. Here are some that I've looked at:
https://www.landsend.com/products/mens-reversible-belt/id_302662 Purchased, but while the length was exactly right, the smallest hole still was too big. If I had gone a size smaller it wouldn't have reached to the first belt loop on my pants. Returned.
https://www.timberland.com/en-us/p/men/accessories-10058/mens-38mm-classic-reversible-belt-TB0A1CMN214 Looks really nice but out of stock in my size. Would like slightly lighter brown and narrower than 38mm but I'd buy this if it were in stock.
https://www.thebritishbeltcompany.com/belts/all-belts-mens-leather-belts/ridlington Highly debating getting this. Not a huge fan of the square edges though
https://www.perryellis.com/collections/belts/products/reversible-scratch-leather-belt-black-1p06022-002 I like the color and edges or this one, but the buckle is so shiny it seems like if it catches the sun wrong something will catch fire
https://www.amazon.com/Lavemi-Reversible-Italian-Cowhide-Leather/dp/B0BR8YNJCH Why is this so cheap? Probably will buy this just in case but expecting the typical buying cheap items on amazon experience.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Genuine-Dickies-Men-s-Two-In-One-Reversible-Black-to-Tan-Stretch-Belt-With-Big-Tall-Sizes/127938424 Stretch. My current stretch one isn't holding up.
I've scoured the websites of 28 brands so far, but I've found that most companies don't actually list everything on their websites, which makes it difficult. Help pls
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wouldn't recommend reversible belts in general. they're often glued ("bonded") together which is the eventual failure point when they come apart ("delaminate").
if you're set on one currently as a compromise, i'd say the british belt company one. brand is more reputable than others. if you're buying shoes/belts, etc it's safer going with a brand which just focuses on said item.
Yeahh... I'm aware that they aren't as durable, but I'm going to be moving around and traveling a lot in the next few years so would rather have the convenience of two in one. I'd like to buy a well-made reversible one, even if it's >$100. But I can't really find any in that price range except for like "luxury" ones.
Thanks for the advice though
I own the timberland one (gift), it's not very nice. Would also recommend just being two quality single-sided ones.
Just buy a black and a brown from Narragansett Leathers, reversible is bad and at the end of the day it's 1 extra belt, it's not gonna take up much space
update: you were right, reversible belts are shit 😔