Men's 3.8 cm Black Genuine Leather Belt with Pin Buckle 100 cm

There is something honest about genuine leather. It is sturdy and a little firm to begin with, then softens and takes on more character the longer you wear it. This black belt by Leonardo Verrelli is made from it, 3 mm thick, and it feels like a belt built to be used rather than looked after too fussily.

It measures 100 cm in length and 3.8 cm in width, a width that sits comfortably in the loops of jeans and work trousers and looks just as natural with chinos. Black goes with nearly everything in a wardrobe, which makes this a safe, easy choice when you simply need a good plain belt. The pin buckle closes the traditional way, with the prong slipping into whichever hole suits you, and the belt can be shortened if you want a closer fit to your waist.

To pick the right size, take a belt that already fits you well and measure it from the buckle to the hole you use most, then compare that figure with the 100 cm given here. Remember that the length is measured from the buckle, which is not included, to the central hole. A little care keeps the leather in good shape: rub in some leather cream now and then and keep it away from prolonged damp. It also makes a thoughtful, practical gift for a friend, since it is the kind of accessory that gets worn every day.