Belts

[toadinakilt]

Oi, I'm cheap and stingy, I admit it.
I wanted to order the Stillwater with a few accesories so I'd have a complete outfit, especially if it's going to be a special-occasions-only outfit...but I HATE to shell out $30 for a belt.

Where can I find a thick belt for cheap? The ironic thing is I'd rather go for a cheap belt, but I don't mind the idea of modifying it with a $45 dollar buckle later...

I looked down here in Mexico for a belt, but they don't have anything over like an inch and a quarter...I did pick up a sweet shirt that will do just dandy for semi-formal wear...

[GatorUK]

Just google kilt belts. Probably not going to find a lot for under $30, but I did notice an embossed celtic leather belt that appeared to be 2.25" wide at kiltstore.net for about $23.

[jjoseph]

The adjustable belt stillwater sells is both wide and thick, although the buckle is a bit too "chrome" looking for my tastes. The celtic knot pattern is unobtrusive but a nice touch. It's worth the price I think and the added bonus is that it's MADE so that the buckles can be swapped if you have different ones for different occasions.

[Alan H]

Check your local hardware store for a wide leather work belt. Dye it black and you're in like Flint. You can leave it "natural" colored, too, if you want a brown belt.

[Archangel]

places like Tandy Leather can accomplish both for you.

[Riverkilt]

Think the price is ballpark what you don't wanna pay but AmeriKilt has a very good belt, great value for me. Comes in black. You can ask for, and get brown.

Ron

[Raphael]

Military Surplus Store often have wide leather belts for cheap.

[cavscout]

Walmart carries a nice 1.75" wide leather belt that looks good with my USA kilt as well as my UK Survival. Black or Brown, sort of Pebbled finish with a brushed nickle buckle. It won't accept a large buckle but it keeps the look simple yet rugged. The price is only $11.00. I actually bought two and am trying to make a sporran strap from the second. I expect the Belt sporran and strap to look very similar.

I couldn't find it on Walmarts site but it looks similar to this but with a textured finish.

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/produ...ctedcolor=1836

[JBfromBS]

Hey Toad,
If you are looking for a brown belt, check this one out. I got one and it fits the bill nicely.
http://gowenmilitaria.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=BLT

As far as sporran straps (if you are wanting the ones without the chains) check this out. Can't go wrong for the price! Although I hope the white one won't get used!
http://www.hottopic.com/store/produc...=0&ITEM=214645

Joe

[Blu (Ontario)]

Oi, ...but I HATE to shell out $30 for a belt...

Holy Cow...I thought that was cheap! I've paid $40 and more just for a buckle!