Le 31
Minimalist Black Belt
This minimalist black belt from Le 31 by Simons is a genuine leather dress belt made in Canada, featuring a square metallic buckle and a 31 mm width. It is designed for everyday wear and should be sized two inches larger than your pants size for an optimal fit. The belt's total length corresponds to the size indicated, and its smooth leather strap includes multiple adjustment holes and a tapered tail.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Genuine leather
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Belts
Color
Size
Specifications
Minimalist genuine leather belt with square metallic buckle, designed in Canada.
Genuine leather, square metallic buckle, 31mm width, designed in Canada.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Genuine leather
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Belts
Additional Attributes
- genuine leather
- square metallic buckle
- width 31 mm
- made in Canada
- designed in Canada
- minimalist design
Product Insights
This $49 CAD genuine leather belt from Le 31 (Simons' line) is Canadian-made, in stock, and available as a Minimalist Black Belt. Its corrected grain and split hide construction offers a smooth finish and easy break-in, being thinner and more flexible than full-grain for immediate comfort. However, instead of developing a patina, this leather creases and micro-cracks over time, especially around holes and bend points, creating a casual lived-in look. Regular conditioning every few months counters drying and cracking, extending the belt's lifespan. Belt size is measured from buckle fold to center hole, requiring ordering two inches larger than pants size.
- Construction
This genuine leather is corrected grain and split hide: smooth finish, easy break-in.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the belt's genuine leather is corrected grain and split hide. Specifically,
corrected grain: the hide's natural surface is sanded to remove imperfections, then embossed with a uniform grain pattern
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — corrected_grain_gradingand
Made from the lower layers of the hide split after the top-grain is removed, genuine leather is thinner and more flexible than full-grain, which for a 31mm belt means it breaks in quickly and sits comfortably against the waist from the first wear
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — split_hide_constructionThe genuine leather in this belt is corrected grain: the hide is sanded and embossed for a uniform finish.
Genuine leather is the industry term for corrected grain: the hide's natural surface is sanded to remove imperfections, then embossed with a uniform grain pattern, giving this belt its smooth, even black finish and consistent texture across the entire length.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — corrected_grain_gradingThis construction uses split hide from lower layers, making the belt thinner and more flexible than full-grain,
which for a 31mm belt means it breaks in quickly and sits comfortably against the waist from the first wear.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — split_hide_construction- Durability
Instead of patina, corrected grain leather creases and micro-cracks; conditioner prevents damage and extends life.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that this belt's corrected grain leather will not develop a deep patina; instead, it
will accumulate creasing and micro-cracking along the hole line and bend points
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — aging_characteristics. However, with routine care,
A light application of leather conditioner every few months counteracts the tendency of corrected grain to dry and crack
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — maintenance_routine, allowing the belt to remain serviceable for years.
- Value
This $49 genuine leather belt is Canadian-made from Simons' Le 31 line.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the belt is part of Simons' Le 31 line and made in Canada, which allows it to be priced at $49 CAD. Specifically,
Part of Simons' private label Le 31 collection and manufactured in Canada, the belt's genuine leather spec helps maintain an accessible $49 CAD price
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — canadian_made_in_house_brand.
- Flexibility
Thinner and more flexible than full-grain, enabling quick break-in and comfort from the first wear.
Why this is supported
thinner and more flexible than full-grain, which for a 31mm belt means it breaks in quickly and sits comfortably against the waist from the first wear
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — split_hide_constructionwe recommend ordering two inches larger than your pants size
How is the belt length measured? Is it from the buckle to the middle hole or from the buckle end to the tip?smooth, even black finish
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — corrected_grain_grading- Aging
Quick break-in accelerates creasing and micro-cracking along the hole line and bend points, creating a casual lived-in look.
Why this is supported
The belt uses split hide (corrected-grain genuine leather), which is thinner and more flexible than full-grain.
Made from the lower layers of the hide split after the top-grain is removed, genuine leather is thinner and more flexible than full-grain, which for a 31mm belt means it breaks in quickly and sits comfortably against the waist from the first wear.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — split_hide_constructionThis quick break-in accelerates the development of the belt's characteristic aging. Over time, rather than forming the deep patina of full-grain leather,
Rather than developing the deep patina of full-grain leather, this belt will accumulate creasing and micro-cracking along the hole line and bend points, creating a casual, lived-in look over time.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — aging_characteristicsThus, the belt quickly takes on a casual appearance with visible creases and micro-cracks along the hole line and bend points.
- Maintenance
Applying leather conditioner every few months counters drying and cracking, extending the belt's lifespan.
Why this is supported
Maintenance is important for corrected-grain leather:
A light application of leather conditioner every few months counteracts the tendency of corrected grain to dry and crack, so a small care investment keeps a $49 belt serviceable for multiple years of regular casual wear.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — maintenance_routineThis suggests that with simple care, the belt can last for several years of regular use.
- Care routine
Corrected grain leather breaks in fast and lasts years with occasional conditioning.
Why this is supported
Catalog's research on care and longevity finds that
A light application of leather conditioner every few months counteracts the tendency of corrected grain to dry and crack, so a small care investment keeps a $49 belt serviceable for multiple years of regular casual wear.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — maintenance_routineThis is because the belt uses corrected grain leather, which
This construction also means the belt
Made from the lower layers of the hide split after the top-grain is removed, genuine leather is thinner and more flexible than full-grain, which for a 31mm belt means it breaks in quickly and sits comfortably against the waist from the first wear.
What 'genuine leather' means for this belt — split_hide_construction- Sizing measurement
Belt size number measures buckle fold to center hole; order two inches larger than pants size.
Why this is supported
The product Q&A clarifies that the belt size, such as 34, refers to the measurement from the buckle fold to the center hole, not the total length of the belt —
the size listed (e.g., 34) refers to the measurement from the buckle fold (where the leather wraps around the buckle) to the center hole.
How is the belt length measured? Is it from the buckle to the middle hole or from the buckle end to the tip?Because the size is measured this way, the belt's overall length is longer than the listed size, and the recommendation to choose a size two inches larger than your pants size ensures a proper fit:
The total physical length from buckle tip to belt tip is longer.
How is the belt length measured? Is it from the buckle to the middle hole or from the buckle end to the tip?For an optimal fit, we recommend ordering two inches larger than your pants size, as noted in the product description.
How is the belt length measured? Is it from the buckle to the middle hole or from the buckle end to the tip?
Image Analysis
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Product
A coiled black leather belt shown flat on its side with a rectangular single-prong matte black metal buckle and two leather belt loops; strap shows multiple punched holes and a smooth, slightly glossy finish.
- Overall geometrySingle long strap of uniform width shown coiled into an overlapping loop with the tail tucked under; strap edges are slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.92 · h 0.34 (medium) - Strap surfaceSmooth leather surface with a subtle sheen and no visible topstitching or embossed pattern.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.70 · h 0.28 (high) - Buckle styleRectangular single-prong metal buckle with straight outer frame and a matching single metal tongue; finish appears matte or low-sheen.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Keeper loopsTwo narrow leather keeper loops positioned after the buckle on the strap; both are the same material and finish as the strap.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Punched holesMultiple round punched adjustment holes visible along the strap near the buckle area.
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x 0.14 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Strap tailTapered strap tail visible on the right side with the end tucked under the coiled section.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadow beneath the belt and even lighting; image is centered and cropped to include the lower half of the frame.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with a soft shadow under the belt indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered horizontally in the lower half of the image with generous empty space above.
- Shadows and reflectionsSoft diffuse shadow directly under the belt; minimal specular highlights on the leather and buckle.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
matte black· strap#0E0E0Ematte black metal· buckle#0E0E0E- Overall geometrySingle long strap of uniform width shown coiled into an overlapping loop with the tail tucked under; strap edges are slightly rounded.