Little Pride Belt C30219

Give a young rider a belt that looks sharp and holds up to daily wear. The 1 1/4-inch leather strap runs through kids' belt loops cleanly, and the antique silver buckle carries the American flag for a polished western finish. It is made in the USA with global parts and ready for rodeo days, school programs and Sunday dinner.

A kids' belt has to be easy to buckle and easy to keep. This one is slender enough to sit neatly under a shirt tail and sturdy enough to stay put on a rider who is always moving. The buckle is removable and the look stays simple, so it works with jeans and boots, a button-down or a plain T-shirt.

Highlights

• Removable antique silver buckle with the American flag
• 1 1/4-inch leather strap
• Slim profile for kids' belt loops
• Made in the USA with global parts
• Ready for school, rodeo days and family pictures

Why a leather belt makes sense for a growing rider

Kids outgrow clothes fast, but a good belt can carry through several growth spurts when the width and fit are right. Leather is the classic choice because it bends with a young body, softens with wear and holds its shape once it's buckled. A fabric or plastic belt tends to stretch or fray at the holes, and a kid who is proud of a belt is more likely to wear it.

This is a dress-up belt with real use. Wear it to the arena, the 4-H barn, a family photo or a Saturday in town. The flag design gives it a patriotic touch for Fourth of July parades, and the buckle keeps the look simple enough for a young rider to wear without fuss.

It suits the first-time rider who needs something presentable for a show, a parent who wants one belt for school and the barn, and any kid who likes a little western flair on the way out the door.

At a glance

How to wear it and fit it

Western belts are usually sized to the middle hole, measured from the fold of the leather to that hole. Take the pant size your child wears, add about two inches, and check that the belt reaches the middle hole with a little room to spare. Wear it through the loops at the waist so the buckle sits centered and the strap lies flat.

Check the fit after the first week of wear, since leather settles a little as it breaks in. If the belt feels long, shift the buckle to a hole closer to the end rather than cutting the strap.

Good to know

• Pair it with jeans and a button-down for a dressed-up western look, or a T-shirt for everyday wear.
• Wipe the leather with a soft damp cloth and let it air dry away from direct heat so it doesn't stiffen.
• Condition the leather now and then to keep it supple around the holes.
• Hang the belt or lay it flat when it's not in use so the strap doesn't crease.
• Keep a spare belt in the truck or the gym bag for the day the first one ends up in the wash.
• Fit: go about two inches over the child's pant waist, so there is room to move to a looser hole as they grow.

About Justin

Justin's USA-made boots are crafted by hand at the company's El Paso, Texas factory, and this belt is made in the USA with global parts.

Get one on hand before the next rodeo, fair or family photo.