{"product":{"catalog_id":"07ac906e-1180-4309-ad4d-ae5e36e542ef","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"00f37a14-a9a1-4f86-ab70-4586eab257cc","title":"Croc-Textured Leather Belt","description":"This is a genuine leather belt from Molebo at Simons, featuring a croc-textured finish, a polished square metallic buckle, and a smooth tan leather interior. Made in Denmark, it has a width of 33 mm, and its total length matches the labeled size, so a size two inches larger than your pants size is recommended for a proper fit.","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/belts-suspenders/dressy/croc-textured-leather-belt--21677-2408","brand":"MOLEBO","condition":"new","product_category":"men accessories > belts suspenders > dressy","material":"Belt: 100% leather; Buckle: 100% solid brass","age_group":"adult","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/21677/2408/1/A1_2.jpg","additional_image_urls":[],"images":[{"id":"img-1784693586490-0","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/21677/2408/1/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Croc-textured leather belt product image (primary)","position":1,"attributes":{"other":{"summary":"Studio product shot centered on a light gray background with soft shadow beneath the belt; image is tightly cropped with the belt occupying the lower third of the frame.","observations":[{"key":"Background and surface","kind":"feature","value":"Uniform light gray background and surface with no visible props or packaging.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Lighting and shadow","kind":"feature","value":"Even diffuse studio lighting with a soft shadow cast directly beneath the coiled belt.","regions":[{"x":0.14,"y":0.78,"width":0.72,"height":0.1,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Shot composition","kind":"feature","value":"Belt is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower third of the image; 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This is standard across sizes, so the same spacing applies to all sizes offered.","q":"How many holes does the belt have, and what is the spacing between them? (Size 30 shown, but useful for all sizes.)"},{"a":"This belt is a single layer of genuine leather with no lining — typical for croc-embossed belts in this price range [2]. The 33 mm width and genuine leather construction provide good shape retention, though the belt will feel stiff initially. With regular wear, the leather molds to your waist over 10–14 days, becoming more comfortable while maintaining its structure [3].","q":"Does this belt have a lining or is it a single layer of leather? How does it hold up to daily wear in terms of stiffness and shape retention?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/belts-suspenders/dressy/croc-textured-leather-belt--21677-2408","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"danish_craftsmanship_heritage":{"title":"Handcrafted in Denmark and the family heritage","entries":{"33_mm_slim_proportion":"The 33 mm strap width is deliberately slimmer than the classic 35 mm dress belt, a subtle adjustment common in Scandinavian fashion where a narrower strap is considered more adaptable to both tailored trousers and jeans without veering into casual territory — it refines the belt's silhouette on the body.","square_buckle_geometry":"The square metal buckle departs from the traditional pin-buckle standard, embodying a Danish design affinity for right angles and unbroken surfaces that gives the belt a deliberate, architectural character — more akin to a piece of Georg Jensen silverware than a generic belt buckle.","danish_regulatory_quality_floor":"Denmark's stringent environmental and labor regulations act as a quality barrier, ensuring that a 'Made in Denmark' leather belt avoids the chemical shortcuts and inconsistent stitching common to unregulated mass production — this translates to a belt with more consistent leather temper, precise edge finishing, and a longer useful life.","croc_texture_as_textural_minimalism":"The embossed croc pattern is more than a fashion choice; 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