Bomber Belt

Some belts are made to be admired and some are made to be used. This Bomber belt is built for the second kind. Latigo leather stands up to barn chores, truck seats and long days, and the classic hardware finish looks right when you clean up for supper in town.

The belt is 1 1/2 inches wide, which keeps jeans and work pants sitting where they belong without the bulk of a wide strap. The antique matte silver hardware has a low-key finish, so it works at the feed store, the sale barn and the church pew alike. You get a belt that earns its keep every day and still looks sharp.

Highlights

• Latigo leather built for hardworking days
• Antique matte silver hardware with a low-key finish
• 1 1/2 inch width sits right with jeans and work pants
• Made in the USA with global parts
• Clean lines that dress up or down

Why choose a latigo leather belt

Latigo is a sturdy leather finished with oils and waxes, and that is why saddle makers and ranch hands reach for it. Those oils keep it flexible and help it resist the cracking that dries out lighter belts after a season in the sun.

A belt has to be sat on, bent and tossed onto a truck seat, and solid leather with metal hardware is the right choice for that job. A thin fashion strap stretches and creases in a few months, while a belt like this keeps its shape.

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How to wear it

Thread the tip through the loops on your jeans, then buckle it at the hole that sits where your waist naturally rests. Let the belt settle for a few hours the first time you wear it, and keep the buckle centered in front so the strap wears evenly.

When you take it off, hang it on a hook rather than balling it in a drawer. A hanging belt keeps its line, and the leather stays in better shape between wears.

Good to know

• Pair it with jeans and a button-down for work or a night out, or with dark dress pants for a cleaner look.
• Fit: take your pant waist size and add about two inches for the belt length. Check the holes before you wear it, and hold the belt at your waist to see where the buckle lands.
• Care: wipe off dust and sweat with a damp cloth, then let the belt air dry away from direct heat. Condition the leather a couple of times a year so it stays supple.
• What goes with it: a trifold wallet from our wallets aisle matches the leather, and a pair of work socks keeps the day comfortable when the belt is on for hours.

About Justin

Justin has made western footwear since 1879, when founder H.J. Justin set up as a bootmaker in Texas. Today the Justin name still stands for quality leather and skilled craftsmanship, and this Bomber belt carries that tradition into everyday wear.

Replace the old belt that is cracking, and grab this one before the next work week starts.