Bucktown Leather Belt 1.25"

Born in Chicago.

The Bucktown Belt is the ultimate tribute to our Chicago roots. Named after the neighborhood we call home, this belt represents a completely local cycle of craftsmanship: the leather is tanned at the legendary Horween® Tannery in Bucktown, and the belt is cut and stitched in our workshop just down the street.

The Leather: Horween® Illini Latigo We construct this belt from a single, robust layer of Horween® Illini Latigo. This is a full-grain, vegetable-retanned leather that offers the best of both worlds: the strength and structure of a traditional strap leather, combined with the rich feel of a hot-stuffed tannage. By infusing the hide with natural oils and waxes during the tanning process, the leather is weather-resistant and pliable from day one. Best of all, it develops a dramatic, personalized patina the more you wear it.

Refined Versatility At 1.25" wide, the Bucktown is the definition of a "daily driver." It strikes the perfect balance for a versatile hybrid style, rugged enough for raw denim, yet refined enough for chinos and a blazer. The tonal stitching blends seamlessly into the leather for a clean, sophisticated look, while the hand-beveled and waxed edges ensure comfort against your waist.

Functional Details We’ve upgraded the standard belt design with 7 unique teardrop-shaped holes. This distinctive shape allows the buckle pin to sit flatter against the strap, reducing bulk and wear on the leather. Secured with a solid brass roller buckle, this belt is made for daily wear.

Specs & Sizing

Leather: Full-Grain Horween® Illini Latigo (Hot-stuffed & Veg-Retanned).

Origin: Tanned and Made in Bucktown, Chicago.

Width: 1.25" (Versatile dress/casual width).

Construction: Single-layer strap with tonal border stitching.

Hardware: Solid Brass Roller Buckle.

Adjustment: 7 teardrop holes for a superior fit and profile.

Sizing Guide: We size our belts to the middle hole to give you room to move in either direction. Take your jean size and add 2″. (e.g., If you wear size 32 jeans, order a size 34 belt). The leather can stretch up to about 1″ depending on how hard you pull the belt closed, so for a snug fit you can size down an inch. We make even sizes only, so if you are between sizes, size up.