Each year the fine folks at Spirit Leatherworks do an amazing job of updating the design and technology of their line of Nike Golf belts. At last year’s PGA Merchandise Show I had the opportunity to meet with Jason Calvert of Spirit Leatherworks, and he showed me the entire Nike Golf line (you can see pics of the Spirit booth in this post). I was impressed with the variety of designs, the quality of the product and the advanced technology incorporated in each piece.
This year’s line appears to be no different, with a broad line of belt offerings from casual to dressy, conservative to athletic, and straightforward to technologically advanced. A few years back I had the pleasure of reviewing four of Spirit’s belt designs (you can read that review here), and this year I have the opportunity to review three more: the Laser Etched II, The Center Stitch Reversible and the Classic Reversible (you can see photos of each belt in the gallery at the bottom of the post). I’ve tested each belt and I share my findings with you here.
LASER ETCHED II
The Laser Etched II was the first belt I tested, and it is the softest and most flexible of the three. Made from super-soft Nappa leather, the Laser Etched II has a flat 35mm wide strap with an embossed pattern, and a polished gunmetal harness buckle with laser etched lines and Swoosh logo. It features Nike’s G-Flex technology, which incorporates state-of-the-art fibers that allows the belt to stretch and move with your body.
This belt was true to size and very comfortable, and I could really feel the belt move and stretch with my body (I took a few practice swings with my driver and could feel the belt moving with me). The belt is snug, but has just enough “give” to allow a bit more freedom of movement in the golf swing. This is a great belt that I’ll be gaming the next time I hit the links.
CENTER STITCH REVERSIBLE
The Center Stitch Reversible belt is a handsome reversible belt that features a 38mm wide pebble grain leather strap with both single edge and center stitching. It has a brushed silver harness buckle with laser etched Swoosh logo, and a reversible buckle that rotates at the base to change colors easily, giving the option for two great looks, making this belt handy for travel.
This belt comes in two color combinations: Black/Brown and Black/White. I am more of a Black/Brown guy, but I do occasionally wear a white belt with my TW14 or FI Impact shoes. Spirit sent me the Black/White combo, which will come in handy for both the conservative black look and slightly more progressive white look. The Center Stitch Reversible’s slightly wider strap makes it both comfortable and stylish, and this belt will get lots of wear in the weeks and months to come.
CLASSIC REVERSIBLE
The Classic Reversible is a straightforward, great looking belt that features a 35mm wide flat pebble grain leather strap with single edge stitch, and a brushed silver harness buckle with textured roller and engraved Swoosh logo. It also incorporates Nike’s reversible technology in the buckle, allowing for quick and easy change between its two colors. Speaking of, it’s available in Black/Brown, Black/White and Black/Grey color combinations.
My previous go-to belt was the Perforated Reversible — the Classic Reversible is my new everyday belt. Simple, stylish and comfortable, this belt goes with pretty much everything I wear, both on and off the course. If you’re looking for a smart looking belt to complement your golf wardrobe (or even business casual wardrobe), the Classic reversible is a great choice.
All three of these belts are great choices that will go well with a variety of different golf apparel. But don’t just take my word for it — for another take on Spirit Leatherwork’s Nike Golf belt designs, check out Alan’s review of three additional styles here.
If you’re looking to buy any of the three belts above in addition to other Nike Golf belt styles and designs, you can find them at the following links:
GlobalGolf.com
TGW.com
Zappos.com
Amazon.com
PRODUCT DETAILS:
LASER ETCHED II
• Nappa leather
• Flat strap with embossed saffiano pattern
• Polished gunmetal harness buckle with laser etched lines and Swoosh logo
• Nike G-Flex technology
• Nike No-Sew Hole Reinforcer technology
• 35mm width
MSRP $55
CENTER STITCH REVERSIBLE
• Pebble grain leather
• Flat strap with single edge and center stitch
• Brushed silver harness buckle with laser etched Swoosh logo
• Nike Reversible technology
• 38mm width
MSRP $75
CLASSIC REVERSIBLE
• Pebble grain leather
• Flat strap with single edge stitch
• Brushed silver harness buckle with textured roller and engraved Swoosh logo
• Nike Reversible technology
• 35mm width
MSRP $45
Editor’s Note: The product reviewed above was supplied by the manufacturer to the reviewer/author free of charge for reviewing purposes only. The reviewer/author was not paid for this review, and the opinions expressed in the review are strictly those of the reviewer/author.
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