Flying High Belt C12685

A working belt has two jobs: hold your jeans where they belong, and look like something when you tuck your shirt in. This one does both. The strap is oil-tanned leather from the Seidel Tannery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, so it has depth from the start and picks up character as you wear it.

The buckle is the reason most people reach for this one. The detailed American flag plaque carries a plain shirt and jeans on its own. The belt is handcrafted in Los Angeles from materials sourced around the world and made in the USA.

Highlights

• Oil-tanned leather from the Seidel Tannery in Milwaukee
• Detailed American flag plaque buckle
• 1 1/2 inch strap that sits flat under the buckle
• Plaque closure for an easy fit
• Handcrafted in Los Angeles and made in the USA

What it's for

A belt with a strong buckle does the most work in an outfit. For show days, a dance or a Saturday in town, a detailed plaque makes a plain shirt and jeans look planned. For the barn, the same belt holds your jeans all day and doesn't need a second look.

A plaque buckle is an everyday choice for many riders because it closes without fuss and sits flat against the front of your jeans. Oil-tanned leather suits a belt that gets daily use: the oil works into the fibers, so the strap stays soft and holds its shape.

At a glance

How to use it

Belt sizes run off your pant size. As a rule, go two inches up from your pant or waist size, and measure to the middle hole rather than end to end, since an end-to-end measurement won't match the size you need.

Thread the strap through the loops, set the flag buckle at the front, and cinch to a snug fit with the tail tucked away.

Good to know

• Wear it with your everyday jeans and boots. The flag buckle does the talking, so a plain shirt is plenty.
• For a dance or a show, pair it with a fitted Western shirt and keep the rest of the look simple so the buckle stands out.
• Wipe off dust and sweat with a dry cloth and let the leather air out away from direct heat so it stays supple.
• Condition the strap a couple of times a year. Oil-tanned leather needs less help than most, but it still dries out over time.
• Hang the belt on a hook when it's not in use so the leather keeps its shape.
• Fit: measure a belt that fits you now from the fold at the buckle to the hole you use most, and choose that number.

About Justin Boots

Justin Boots has led the Western footwear industry since 1879, when founder H.J. Justin mastered the craft of boot making. The company has kept that Western styling going for well over a century.

Order your size now so the strap is broken in before the next show or dance.