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Sixshooter · 15 July 2012, 02:56 PM

I'm in the market for a nice alligator or crocodile belt. I'm looking for something without a lot of sheen that can also be worn fairly casually. Any recommendations on makers to look at?

I came across these guys- www.dantedifirenze.com But I haven't been able to dig up much info about them. It looks to be of good quality and the price seems reasonable. Any suggestions?

Dr. Robert · 15 July 2012, 04:14 PM

Have you checked Trafalgar belts?

Sixshooter · 16 July 2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Have you checked Trafalgar belts?

I know the name but I haven't looked into them yet. Thanks for the tip, I'll check 'em out!

seedgun · 16 July 2012, 07:50 AM

Try Tim's boots. They have outstanding croc and alligator belts far more reasonable than a lot of places. http://www.timsboots.com/belts.html
I've bought a lot of Boots and Belts from them.
All the best
Andy

Silvio Mosiello · 16 July 2012, 08:02 AM

Hermes or ferragamo

Sixshooter · 16 July 2012, 11:22 AM

I appreciate the suggestions Gentleman.

Grumpy Badger · 16 July 2012, 05:28 PM

http://www.bootsonline.com.au/CROCbelts.htm

Since you want something casual I think these are the best of the best... A belt for real men! Hand made by Crocodile Dundee himself. I'm sure Chuck Norris would buy one!

Ristretto · 16 July 2012, 05:30 PM

Hermes.

AzPaul · 16 July 2012, 09:56 PM

Making your own, mate. Now that's the ticket

Sixshooter · 17 July 2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Making your own, mate. Now that's the ticket

You know what, your right. I'm going to head east to Louisiana in the morning and kill me a "gahtuh". Anybody have a copy of "alligator hide tanning for dummies" I can borrow for a few days?

AzPaul · 17 July 2012, 12:41 AM

And don't forget the matching wallet and watch band.

ippon20 · 17 July 2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

And don't forget the matching wallet and watch band.

You laugh but I had a guy that brought one into my shop to have us make all of the above. His hide was tanned black and was off a 12 footer. I felt bad for him as he didn't seem to realize there is a considerable amount of wasted skin.

theloxmyth · 17 July 2012, 08:09 AM

Caleb, these just went on sale and I gotz me one.

70% OFF Everything Online...J. A. Bank

IF you're a 36", they gotz ostrich, too!
(I ain't a 36".

)

Sixshooter · 17 July 2012, 12:29 PM

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I ended up ordering one from www.alligatorleather.com The maker actually catches alligators, tans hides, and builds. All made in the USA! The little bit of research I did it seems they are of very high quality. I guess I will know before long!

theloxmyth · 17 July 2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I ended up ordering one from www.alligatorleather.com The maker actually catches alligators, tans hides, and builds. All made in the USA! The little bit of research I did it seems they are of very high quality. I guess I will know before long!

Impressive selection, buddy!

mgent · 18 July 2012, 01:53 AM

All my belts are W. Kleinburg (I get them from neiman's). They have a wide variety of skins/colors, interchangable buckles, and aren't too expensive.

ippon20 · 18 July 2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I ended up ordering one from www.alligatorleather.com The maker actually catches alligators, tans hides, and builds. All made in the USA! The little bit of research I did it seems they are of very high quality. I guess I will know before long!

They aren't a tannery, but they do use a good one. The tannery they get most of their alligator from is the same as LV and Gucci. They use grade 1 hides which is the most favorable. Good selection! The prices are right in line with what they should be!

Sixshooter · 18 July 2012, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ippon20

They aren't a tannery, but they do use a good one. The tannery they get most of their alligator from is the same as LV and Gucci. They use grade 1 hides which is the most favorable. Good selection! The prices are right in line with what they should be!

Oh ok I was a bit misinformed! But I'm glad to hear that they use good quality material. I'm thinking about trying a wallet from them as well if I'm happy with the belt. Thank you for the info!

15 July 2012, 02:56 PM	#1
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Alligator/Croc Belts? I'm in the market for a nice alligator or crocodile belt. I'm looking for something without a lot of sheen that can also be worn fairly casually. Any recommendations on makers to look at? I came across these guys- www.dantedifirenze.com But I haven't been able to dig up much info about them. It looks to be of good quality and the price seems reasonable. Any suggestions? __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

15 July 2012, 04:14 PM	#2
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,752	Have you checked Trafalgar belts? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 July 2012, 11:22 AM	#6
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	I appreciate the suggestions Gentleman. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

16 July 2012, 05:28 PM	#7
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	http://www.bootsonline.com.au/CROCbelts.htm Since you want something casual I think these are the best of the best... A belt for real men! Hand made by Crocodile Dundee himself. I'm sure Chuck Norris would buy one! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

16 July 2012, 05:30 PM	#8
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16 July 2012, 07:50 AM	#4
seedgun Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andy Stone Location: ill.,Jeyll Is,Stl Watch: All of them! Posts: 188	Try Tim's boots. They have outstanding croc and alligator belts far more reasonable than a lot of places. http://www.timsboots.com/belts.html I've bought a lot of Boots and Belts from them. All the best Andy

16 July 2012, 08:02 AM	#5
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	Hermes or ferragamo

16 July 2012, 09:56 PM	#9
AzPaul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 14,404	Making your own, mate. Now that's the ticket

17 July 2012, 12:41 AM	#11
AzPaul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 14,404	And don't forget the matching wallet and watch band.

17 July 2012, 08:09 AM	#13
theloxmyth "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Just noticed this post... Caleb, these just went on sale and I gotz me one. 70% OFF Everything Online...J. A. Bank IF you're a 36", they gotz ostrich, too! (I ain't a 36". ) __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

17 July 2012, 12:29 PM	#14
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Thanks again for all the suggestions. I ended up ordering one from www.alligatorleather.com The maker actually catches alligators, tans hides, and builds. All made in the USA! The little bit of research I did it seems they are of very high quality. I guess I will know before long! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

18 July 2012, 01:53 AM	#16
mgent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago / Boca Posts: 361	All my belts are W. Kleinburg (I get them from neiman's). They have a wide variety of skins/colors, interchangable buckles, and aren't too expensive.

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