Men's Black Genuine Leather Belt with Prong Buckle

This belt is made from genuine leather in black, a material with a firm, slightly stiff feel when new that softens gradually with wear. It is 3.9 cm wide and 4 mm thick, which gives it enough body to sit flat and hold its shape. The prong buckle is the classic kind: you slide the prong into the hole that suits you and the fit is settled. It is made by Leonardo Verrelli and cut for men.

It comes in four lengths: 100 cm, 110 cm, 120 cm and 130 cm. The size shown is measured from the buckle to the central hole, with adjustment holes on either side of it. If you are between two sizes, you can pick the larger one and use a hole further along. To find your size from a belt you already own, measure it from the buckle to the hole you use most and choose the closest length.

At 3.9 cm, the width suits jeans and work trousers well, and black leather also works with smarter trousers, so the belt covers weekdays and weekends alike. Care is simple. Apply a little leather cream from time to time, and if it gets wet in the rain, let it dry in the open air rather than near a heat source. It is a practical, understated piece that also makes a useful gift.