Elite Series Belt: Black Diamond

The Elite Series Black Diamond Belt is a 1.5" double-ply belt built from two full pieces of Hermann Oak saddle skirting — hand-stamped, laminated together, sewn, and hand-dyed to create its striking black diamond pattern. No belt in our lineup takes more bench time to build, and none is built to outlast it.

Built From Saddle Leather

Hermann Oak has been tanning leather in St. Louis since 1881, and they're one of the few tanneries in the world still using traditional pit vegetable tanning. Their saddle skirting is the leather the best saddle makers reach for — and this belt is two full plies of it. That's saddle-grade leather around your waist, not wallet-grade.

The Black Diamond Pattern

Every diamond is hand-stamped into the leather before the two plies are laminated, sewn the full length of the belt, and hand-dyed to bring out the pattern. The result is a bold black-on-black diamond design with depth you can feel — no two belts come out exactly alike.

Built for a Lifetime

Double-ply, sewn construction means this belt won't stretch, roll, or ripple the way single-ply belts do. It breaks in and molds to you while keeping its backbone — dressed up for a night out or put to work in the arena. And our lifetime warranty means "built to last a lifetime" isn't a figure of speech.

Bring Your Own Buckle

The Elite Series ships without a buckle — most of our customers run their own trophy buckle. Want an engraved buckle from us? Reach out through our contact page and we'll get you set up.

Specs

• Width: 1.5 inches
• Leather: two plies of Hermann Oak saddle skirting (vegetable-tanned)
• Construction: hand-stamped, laminated, sewn, hand-dyed
• Pattern: black diamond
• Buckle: not included — available on request
• Sizes: 28–44
• Handmade in the USA
• Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty

FAQ

How do I measure my belt size?

Measure an existing belt from the fold at the buckle end to the hole you actually wear — not to the tip of the strap. That number is your size.

Does it come with a buckle?

No — the Elite Series is built for riders who have a buckle worth showing off. Want an engraved buckle from us? Contact us and we'll get you set up.

Why does it cost more than your other belts?

Two full plies of Hermann Oak skirting, and every step — stamping, laminating, sewing, dyeing — done by hand. It's the most labor-intensive belt we make, priced to be the last belt you buy, and warrantied for life.

Every Tyler Shupe Leather product is handcrafted and backed by a lifetime warranty. Orders ship within 2–3 business days.