About Us | The Belt Shoppe


About Us – The Belt Shoppe

 

The Belt Shoppe was founded with a simple goal: to offer high‑quality leather belts at fair, honest prices. What began in 2002 as a small eBay store quickly grew into one of the internet’s most trusted belt retailers, earning nearly 78,000 positive reviews and a reputation for exceptional service, fast shipping, and dependable craftsmanship.

By 2004, we launched our own website to better serve customers looking for reliable, well‑made men’s and women’s leather belts. Our easy‑to‑navigate shop, detailed belt size chart, and responsive customer support made it simple to find the right belt in the right size—fast. Orders placed by 2pm EST ship the same day, because a great belt shouldn’t keep you waiting.

In 2018, we noticed a major problem in the industry: high‑quality, American‑made belts were becoming increasingly rare. Most “leather belts” on the market were mass‑produced overseas using low‑grade materials, bonded leather, or shortcuts that simply don’t last.

Instead of lowering our standards, we raised them. We began crafting our own belts in the USA—built the way they were made 50 years ago. Every belt starts with premium full‑grain leather, solid hardware, and traditional leatherworking techniques designed for durability, strength, and long‑term wear.

Customers immediately felt the difference. The weight, the finish, the longevity—everything reflected true American craftsmanship.

In 2022, we made a defining decision: we stopped selling all other manufacturers’ products and transitioned entirely to producing our own line of Made in USA belts.

Today, every belt we sell is designed, cut, stitched, and finished by us. No outsourcing. No mass‑production shortcuts. Just honest, full‑grain leather belts crafted with pride in the USA.

By staying small, focused, and customer‑driven, we keep our overhead low and our quality high. That allows us to offer premium full‑grain leather belts at fair prices—often far below what major brands charge for lower‑quality materials.

Our customer service team responds to emails within an hour during business hours, and our fast shipping ensures your belt arrives quickly. We’re committed to making your shopping experience as smooth and reliable as the belts we produce.

Thank you for supporting American‑made leather goods and for choosing The Belt Shoppe. We’re proud to make belts the way they used to be—and the way they should be.