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"Genuine Leather" Is Kinda Garbage"

Next time you're at the mall, stop by a mid-range department store and take a look at the belt selection. Chances are you'll see the words "genuine leather" stamped on the underside. Though, yes, that does mean the belt is 100 percent leather, it also means that it's made of the cheapest grade of leather: several low-quality layers of hide pasted together. "Top-grain leather" is what you'll find in fine leather goods and designer stores, but, of all the widely available forms, "full-grain leather" is the highest quality and longest-lasting type. Or, if you really want to splurge, go for Italian leather, which is inimitable in its quality.