The Man Belt (1 3/4")
Very rare and hard to come by 1¾" width, heavy-duty work belt. 9–10 oz full-grain leather, lifetime warranty, handmade in Northern Alberta.
From the Bench
Built for Guys Who Wear Out Gear
I designed the 1¾" Man Belt 8 years ago for guys who beat the living daylights out of their gear. It's built like the gear loggers, farmers and carpenters wore 100 years ago: thick 9–10 oz full-grain leather, made by hand, built to last a lifetime, not 6 months.
— Charles S. Biegel
Second-generation leather-smith
Frequently Asked Questions
Over 4,000 customers and 4.9 stars emphatically agree it's worth every penny.
Here's the honest math: a cheap $50 belt might last a year. Buy one every year for 30 years and you've spent $1,500.
The Man Belt is built from full-grain English bridle leather to last 20–40 years. That's less than $10 a year, plus you never have to think about it again, and you'll have a locally handmade leather belt to pass down as a family heirloom to your children.
Simple — just order your pants size. If your jeans are a 34, order the 34–36. If you're right between sizes, size up. The belt is very true to size.
Here's a sizing video I made: Find Your Size
Still not sure? Email us directly and we'll help you figure it out.
Contact@stewartleather.store
Every belt is handmade to order right here in Norther Alberta.
We build and ship within 1–3 business days. After that, Canadian orders typically arrive in 3–7 business days, and US orders in 5–10 business days.
No problem at all. We offer free 90-day returns and exchanges, so you can order with confidence.
If the size is off, you can file an exchange through our return portal here: Start Exchange
Customers say the exchange process is "a breeze."
Every Stewart Leather belt comes with a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.
If something goes wrong due to a defect in how it was built or the leather itself, we'll repair or replace it at no cost to you — no hassle, no runaround. Just reach out with proof of purchase and we'll make it right.
What it doesn't cover is normal wear over time — things like the leather naturally darkening, stretching from daily use (unless excessive due to poor quality leather), or cosmetic changes that come with years of hard work. That's not a defect, that's character. If you've modified the belt yourself or had someone else alter it, that would also void the warranty.
To make a claim, you'd ship the belt back to us, and if it's approved, we cover the return shipping. Simple as that.
Bottom line: if we made it wrong, we fix it. That's Charles's word on it.
Here is our Warranty Policy
We are located just outside Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.
Every leather product is handmade by Charles and his sister Jenessa. Every belt is crafted in-house — no factories, no overseas production.
You're buying directly from the craftsman.