For many men, belts are not just a part of everyday attire, they have become almost an indispensable accessory in their outfits.
When buying a belt, everyone has their own set of criteria and preferences.
Some people insist on buying genuine cowhide belts only in brand stores, while others are willing to spend dozens of dollars in the market for belts made of freshly cut cowhide.
However, questions are often raised about the authenticity of this cowhide belt, which is priced at "20 yuan". Why do so many people still buy them?
For many people who grew up in the countryside, visiting the bazaar is always an exciting thing.
Fairs are held differently in different regions, and usually each village has a fixed market day. On this day, the main street of the village is filled with all kinds of goods.
From freshly squeezed sesame oil and freshly ground tahini to a variety of food, clothing and household items, these are all common commodities in the market.
But among them, the most attractive is the "freshly cut cow belt" that is advertised as "good quality and low price" and 20 yuan a piece.
In the 80s and 90s, leather products such as belts, shoes and even leather clothing were very popular. It is estimated that many people can still find clothes from that period in their wardrobes.
At that time, if someone didn't have a belt on their pants, they might feel embarrassed to even go out with their friends.
With the passage of time, wearing leather products has become a habit for many people. Despite the emergence of many new fashion products on the market, the market for leather products has not changed much, and the love for leather products is still very strong, especially for belts.
In fact, the belt has been a part of people's lives since ancient times, when people did not call it a "belt", but a "waist rope", which can be regarded as an early form of the belt.
Until now, some older generations used to use a strip of cloth or hemp rope as a belt.
In the eyes of many people, a real cowhide belt** is not cheap.
However, today's leather belts** are not particularly high, and most of them cost between 100 and 200 yuan.
But in the bazaar, such a leather belt turned out to be only 20 yuan.
What's even more surprising is that the vendors in the bazaar also insist that their belts are real cowhide cut on site, and they are even willing to tailor them for you on the spot.
Obviously, there is a clear higher interest in cowhide belts compared to other goods in the bazaar. This kind of "good quality and low price" ** is enough to attract many people to come and buy.
Even if the customers who come to watch have no intention of buying, they like these lively scenes. The more people in front of the stall, the greater the chances of the merchant making money.
But many people are still skeptical about this so-called "cheap real cowhide belt", after all, "you get what you pay for", and its affordable ** is there.
So, are these belts really made of cowhide?
In fact, there have always been different opinions about the authenticity of this 20 yuan real cowhide belt.
One direct reason for this is that their quality is uneven.
But it is undeniable that most of the so-called cowhide belts sold in the bazaar are imitations, or imitations, and their real cowhide content may be only one percent.
Merchants may only use a very thin layer of cowhide on the outer layer, which is mixed with other materials and pressed, while others crush the pieces of cowhide and press them.
As a result, once these belts have been used for a period of time, problems will appear, either breaking or delamination, and minor problems will occur frequently.
Of course, there is also the possibility that these so-called real cowhides are actually buffalo hides.
Most of the leather belts in specialty stores use expensive cow leather, because the cattle are very active, the diet is all natural grass, and the leather is smooth and delicate.
The 20 yuan belt on the market can never be made of cowhide. In contrast, buffalo leather costs less.
The belt made of buffalo leather has a rough texture, the process is simple, and the quality and durability are far less than that of consumable cowhide.
Some merchants even adulterate the so-called buffalo leather with other materials, claiming it as a real cow leather.
After buying it home, people will soon find that the actual use effect is very different from the description of the merchant.
Although these belts are known to have problems with the quality, why are people willing to buy a 20 yuan cow belt?
For many people, choosing a belt is more about the pursuit of economy than brand value.
Some people say that the three treasures of a man are belts, leather shoes, and watches. This sentence is enough to explain the important position of belts in men's dress.
For successful people, the belt is a sign of their status, and they will choose the matching belt based on who they are and what they are wearing on the day,** not the primary consideration.
But this is only the idea of a few people, for most people, the main role of the belt is to hold the pants, they value more ** and practicality.
Even if the belt is damaged, it doesn't matter if you spend 20 yuan to buy another one.
At this ** point, even if it is discarded, it will not make people feel too heartache.