SizinG guide

At L.D. Haning & Co., every item is handcrafted to order. Because our custom leather goods are made specifically for you, taking accurate measurements before ordering ensures a perfect fit right out of the box.

Handcrafted Leather Belts

Important Note: Your belt size is NOT the same as your pant size. Pants vary significantly by brand and material stretch, while leather is sturdy and measured to exact physical inches.

Method a: Measure a well-fitting belt (Most Accurate)

  1. Lay your belt flat: Take an everyday belt that fits you well and place it flat on a table or flat surface.
  2. Identify your hole: Locate the specific belt hole you use most frequently.
  3. Measure the length: Using a flexible measuring tape, measure from the inside edge of the buckle frame (or where the leather folds over the buckle) straight to the center of your most-used hole.
  4. Do not measure to the tip: Do not measure to the end of the belt tip. The measurement in inches from the fold/inside buckle edge to your current hole is your custom belt size.
sizing guide

Method 2: MEASURE YOUR Waist PAnts

  1. Wear your regular trousers: Put on the pants you intend to wear with the belt, secured at your normal waist height.
  2. Thread the tape: Pass a flexible measuring tape through the belt loops around your waist.
  3. Check the fit: Pull the measuring tape snug (not overly tight) where you comfortably wear your belt.
  4. Determine your size: Note the measurement in inches. If your measurement falls on a fraction or odd number, round up to the nearest even inch (e.g., $35.5″--> 36″$).

Need Help with Your Size?

If you are unsure about your size or need assistance taking a measurement, please reach out to us before placing your order:

Because our leather items are custom-made to order, re-sizing or exchanges due to customer measurement error may incur a modification fee. We are always happy to help you double-check your measurement prior to crafting your item! Handcrafted Leather Belts

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