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My name is Charles Stewart Biegel.
I grew up a hard core farm boy about 20 min south of Grande Prairie, Alberta in a small community called Grovedale.
We had almost every type of animal you could imagine!
Everything from Yaks to cats and everything in between.
One beautiful summer morning, when I was 12 years old, I woke up to the rooster crowing and the rays of the sun shining in through my bedroom window.
I threw off the covers, jumped out of bed, stretched and yawned just like a farm boy would do.
I went over to the hanger behind my door, grabbed my trousers and slipped them on.
I stuck my trusty leather belt through the buckle, and as I tried to pull it tight, It couldn't quitttteee reach the very last hole!
It was the old leather belt my Dad gave me as a little kid.
“I must have finally outgrown this good old leather belt in my last growth spurt” I thought to myself.
“What should I do now”?
I tried many other belts in hopes they would last in keeping my pants up, only to have them fall apart after a few months and leave me looking like a joke!
What a pain, and how frustrating.
I didn't like looking like a joke!
Somehow the good old leather belt my Dad gave me years before was different.
What was it? It seemed to never wear!
It only ever got better with age.
I only became more proud of it the more I wore it!
It had sorta become part of me.
I’ve got to say, it was a very sad day for me when it didn't fit any longer.
So I decided to just keep it as a relick.
Something that told my story, stories of all the wonderful hunting, trapping, farming and little kid adventures I had had up to that point.
My family was very musical and we did many music tours across Canada.
On one of our tours, we landed in an old museum church down in Coaldale, Alberta Canada.
It was there that I met the real Grandpa of my life.
A 79 year old gentleman by the name of Andy Mccallm.
Old school as I’ll get out, with a heart as big as a house!
In his own words towards me, “I saw you and instantly knew there was something different about you. I knew you would soar to great heights in time to come”.
We instantly bonded and cultivated a solid relationship that intime, would lead me to places I never dreamed were possible.
He had been a leather-smith since the age of 16. A hard core, old school farm boy just like myself!
We had so much in common… except for the 67 years of difference ;)
As I'm sure you can imagine, he knew the tricks of the trade like the back of his hand!
As I was always very intent on learning every new skill possible, I immediately took great interest in the trade.
He was over the moon to share his knowledge with me, in hopes of one day passing on the dying art of Old World Leathersmith to someone young and ambitious as myself.
After all, It was his life's passion.
Our relationship was not without problems.
He lived in Lethbridge, and I in Grovedale. About a distance of 1,000 kms.
Whenever possible, I worked with him either down in his leather shop, or he would come up and work with me in my leather shop.
We spent many hours talking over the phone of “the good old days” way back when he was young.
As we worked and talked together, our relationship grew and I naturally took on the passion of an old world leathersmith.
So he passed down the trade, along with many of his tools that had been used for decades before my time—most of which I still use today
I became a natural artist at the trade and never looked back!
After about a year of getting into the trade, word got out and many other hard working men started coming to me for those leather belts that had something “different” about them.
Belts they could be proud of, that would keep their pants up without making them look like a joke!
So I made it a priority to test and critique designs and materials that would make the ultimate, “old world” leather belt, fit be the right hand companion of any hard working man.
It took much trial and error.
I went through many types and qualities of leather and hardware.
But I did finally succeed in reaching the pinnacle of quality, design and craftsmanship.
I call it “The Man Belt”.
I have now been in the trade long enough to know without a doubt, there is no other belt in Canada made to the quality and craftsmanship standards of these belts.
A belt designed specifically for the hard working man.
I say this with complete pride and confidence knowing how hard to come by true quality and personal touch is in today's world.
It’s a belt that’s different then all the rest.
A belt that seems to never wear.
A belt that only gets better with age.
A belt you only get prouder of the more I wear.
A belt that will sorta become part of you.
A belt that will become a relic in years to come.
The belt that will hold all your life’s stories and adventures baked into it.
Now, I see that my story has only just begun.
This journey so far would not have been possible without the great influence of my dear Grandpa Andy as well as the support of each of my parents and siblings.
I give all the glory to my Heavenly father for all that he has done in my life and the journey he has set me on.
As a young man, I continue to prepare for one day getting married and raising a beautiful family of my own.
A family with strong moral standards that will make a difference in our fast changing world.
I look forward to serving you in a way you’ve never been served before.
When you think Stewart, think “different”.
If your pants stay put, thank me later. If they don’t, you’ve got bigger problems ;)
Written by Charles Stewart Biegel.
Owner and founder of Stewart Leather.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 962 reviews.
love the rich brown belt my favourite belt ive ever owned feels great, bought one for my dad for fathers day he loves his! only issue is we both wanted the brown one! haha i should have bought 2 brown instead of one black , we are most likely going to buy another one each tho try out the new dress belts they look great
Belt fits great lots of adjustment in either direction love the fit and feels sturdy and buckle runs smooth. They were able to add my company name to the belt also a nice touch
Hi Folks just love the belt!!! For my work and hobbies I usually carry a couple multitools and I have an extensive collection of tools I wear on my belt. This belt is the perfect compliment to my daily routine! Well done, keep it up and many thanks! You guys and gals with the new Her Belt are awesome! Cheers Mike in Sudbury, ON
Got mine few days ago and added it too my belt and leather wallet, made my 3 year old wallet feel like new and verry soft agen, i can tell with using this kit my belt and other leather products will last years. Thanks agen for the opportunity for this kit :)
(NEW) Man Balm - Leather Care Kit
Store owner replied: Thanks you so much Devin for the review and picture! So glad to hear you love the Man Balm
Awsome belt! I have had mine for just over a month and it has not stretched and it gets better with age, i can tell ima pass this down too one of my sons.
This belt is insanely good quality. It's a bit of a chunk of change, but I literally paid $65 every 6 to 8 months for years on cheap belts that say genuine leather. You will not regret this purchase. Good Job Charles!
The order for the 2 belts arrived and they where beyond what I expected. Excellent quality and will last. We'll worth the wait. Attached a buckel that I haven't worn for about 15 years and will be able to wear it as long as I need
Man Balm is by far the best leather conditioner I’ve ever used. It hardly alters the original colour of the leather and the beeswax makes the leather feel soft like velvet which I was not expecting. I’ve been using it on my face also for over 2 weeks now and my face has never felt healthier. And it literally glows which is amazing
Great quality. It'll last 👍
It’s a good belt, have a same issue stretching of the leather on the belt.
Store owner replied: Hi Igor. Sorry to hear this! If the problem persists, feel free to reach out to us and we will be sure to take care of you. Please know that all quality leather products will mold to your body over time. If you wish the belt to stay straight, you can simply wear the belt the other way around your waist for a time and it will straighten out.
It’s a good belt.
These belts are pretty good, I have 4 of them.
I did a bit of research. If that buckle is the same used for Amish draft horses, that kinda makes sense. And the belt. I did a comparison. It is the same width and thickness as a girth strap on at least one western saddle at my folk’s place. And same type of leather. If it can last on a horse, it can likely last longer on me. And the screws are great. My only complaint is it’s pretty hard to find a buckle, let alone a stainless plain bordered and smooth edged, simple trophy oval blank that fits 1.5” with a hook prong and has a hinged heel bar ~1/4” thick. But I’ll figure something out. I have an old leather belt my great grandpa had, half as thick and cracked on surface, and likely a lower grade leather… if that can survive, this definitely will. All in all… my only issue is the buckle market is not ready for this belt. But that’s the market, not the belt. The belt itself? No complaints.
I love it The leather is so thick and soft and solid The leather is so thick One thing I would like to see is to varnish the back of the belt less and leave the natural fibres to grab on to your pants, it's a little to smooth, the belt slides around too much!
Absolutely love the belt. Goes well with my kit. Sizing was spot on. I was a little nervous when I ordered cause my old belt had a big buckle but I ordered what the belt measured and it was the middle hole. Definetly the best quality belt I’ve seen
This belt is built tough and looks great!
I’ve had the belt for about 12 days now. So far I love it. It’s broken in a bit very nicely(not quite as stiff) and the 1 3/4 width does actually support better I’ve found. It’s expensive but I would say it’s definitely worth it because as soon as I picked it up it feels like something that is definitely going to last for along time
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
Store owner replied: Awesome to hear man! appreciate you taking the time to write this! the buckle looks great by the way! Very happy to hear you are happy with it
Solid!
Love it so far! Been wearing it for work. 1 3/4” is definitely the way to go!
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Black)
Store owner replied: Hey AWESOME MAN!! love your review! thanks for taking the time man. stoked to hear your happy with your purchase!
Belt is fantastic and delivered quickly!!
I’ve always struggled with belts for work. As an electrical contractor, I’m on the job site every day and the belts I was using were terrible. When I saw the Man Belt, I knew that was the belt for me. I’ve had it for almost 2 months now, and I’m never going back to cheap belts. Love it!
Best value for money ! This belt is very high quality, you wouldn’t find similar in the market and really worth every penny . I love it and wear it daily since I bought it and I am sure I will get the other colors in the future. Big thank you to Stewart leather !
Original Heritage Leather Work Belt – 1½″ (Black)
Store owner replied: Hey Karim! Thanks man! really appreciate your support and review. wishing you all the best of 2026 :)
Very nice belt, great quality
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
The BEST, most durable and quality belt on the market. Both the product and the customer service Charles and his team provides is 10/10! Love my new belt, bro!!
You wanna go broke? Go woke. You wanna be a man? Get The Man Belt!
Stewart Leather has, in my opinion, the best custom leather belt going on the market. And I've see a lot of them. Built like a solid tool.
I purchased for my husband as a gift since he’s beginning a new job in the trades. He absolutely loves it! I followed the size guide for sizing and it’s perfect. He has worn it every day since he received it.
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
The Man Belt is the most comfortable belt I have EVER worn. It fills out your belt loops and you can immediately feel the difference. If you're tired of stupid garbage belts that you have to keep on replacing, and you're ready for a belt that is comfortable and looks sick as heck, I would highly recommend The Man Belt. You won't regret it!
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
I highly recommend Stewart Leather for your belt purchases
I got this belt as a gift for my husband- he is thrilled with it! Super happy with the craftsmanship and quality. The customer service was exceptional. Thank you for making a great product!
This is my second Man belt from Stuart Leather, in a different color leather. The belt is top quality and my first belt which is over a year old shows hardly any wear even though it is worn almost daily.
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
I’ve had this belt for a couple of months now and it is hands down the best quality belt I’ve owned. Also purchased the Letterman Wave holster which is of the same great quality and a perfect fit for the tool. Ordering was easy and the shipping was fast. Made in Alberta to last a lifetime! Keep up the great work!
Amazing craftsmanship and quality! Would highly recommend this product to everyone, I will never go back to marks for a belt, thank you!
If you're hesitating to make the jump and the price tag is scaring you, I'm telling you, just do it cause there ain't no price tag on quality!
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
Exactly what I was after, heavy duty leather and buckle. I will be picking up another in a different colour. Owner was great - answered all of my questions quickly and professionally.
I purposely bought the belt a bit longer for my shell pouch, but also wear it day to day with my jeans.
My 1-1/2 belt is finely made, with durable components (buckle, screws etc) giving it a down to earth, yet high quality look and feel. For being a slightly wider and thicker belt than I've used recently, I've been pleasantly surprised at how supple it is, not digging into me when I move, bend or sit. I've been following Stewart Leather for a while, but wasn't sure if the belts were right for me as I no longer work blue collar, and now sit at a desk for work. After receiving one as a gift, I'm happy to report it will be getting daily use for the foreseeable future! If I was still doing manual labor for a living I would be getting myself the 1-3/4 belt as well, it's that good! If you're (as I was) uncertain if a Stewart Leather belt is right for you, or your line of work, I highly recommend you give it a try!
Original Heritage Leather Work Belt – 1½″ (Black)
Store owner replied: Hey Man! thank you do much for your amazing review!! definitely enjoyed reading this one! so glad it fits you well and is comfortable and you are impressed with the simplicity and style. Love your shirt by the way man!
I got the brown and chestnut leather belts. Fit was as described, which was great. Nice to have the Chicago screws so you can switch to a different buckle. Happy with purchase.
I ordered a Belt from Charles as a Christmas Gift for my son. I wanted something that he would use, something of high quality that would last, and something he would feel good in. The belt is beautifully hand-crafted. I had a question about the belt size I had ordered and called to ask Charles about it. He answered the phone, listened to what I was asking and gave a thoughtful answer. It meant a return and new shipment for Charles but he did it with no issues. It was so nice to talk to the person who makes the belt, ask questions and get answers easily. It makes me feel good that I was able to purchase a Canadian-made product. It makes me feel good that the money I work for at a small business supported another small business. Thanks for the great experience Charles!
Original Heritage Leather Work Belt – 1½″ (Rich Brown)
Store owner replied: Wow, I am so thrilled to hear the belt worked and fit so well on your son! Sharp looking you man! Happy new year
The belt is so beautiful, I purchased one for my wife and she loves it !!
The Man Belt – 1¾″ Heavy-Duty Leather Work Belt (Rich Brown)
