Pioneer Fit | General Leathercraft Mfg. Reviews 48

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got the double seude pioneer cut. Could not be happier! Unfortunately for pioneer I'll probably never need another one. If your pussyfooting around just pull the trigger. ZERO regrets I put endless r... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a belt from them and needed to change the order so I sent them an email. I received a reply *very* quickly within the hour, and was able to place another order easily after that. The belt arri... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased and received workout belt in August, waited to write review after trying out for a while. Quality product straight out of box. Leather has nice finish and not overly stiff. Edges of be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer support prior to making my first purchase for my first ever weightlifting belt. I wasn’t sure exactly what I needed but the ad vice was spot on. The belt arrived within a few days (... See more

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  1. Fitness Equipment Store
  2. Fitness Equipment Wholesaler

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3rd generation manufacturing business located in Texas specialized in lifting belts and fitness accessories. "Don't buy OUR belt, buy YOUR belt." - This simple sentence defines who we are. We strive to earn your patronage by providing unparalleled customer service and a product that you are proud to own. We will always be run with a simple philosophy in mind which ensures care, integrity, and quality… and that philosophy is this: “Always be small enough to care, yet big enough to keep up.”


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing belt, great service

Ordered a belt from them and needed to change the order so I sent them an email. I received a reply *very* quickly within the hour, and was able to place another order easily after that. The belt arrived today and it's immaculate. Their mechanism and design is the best in the market and it really feels preemium. The order was also shipped from TX to North Yorkshire very quickly too! Highly recommend them and will be telling my friends where to go, should they ever need a belt.

November 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been weight training a long time

Been weight training a long time. I got a 3” and a 4” lever belt from these guys. Both 10mm thick. Very impressive belts with the highest quality. Shipping was less than a week. Ordered Sunday, got it Thursday. I would absolutely recommend these guys.

October 31, 2025
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Thank you!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got the double seude pioneer cut

Got the double seude pioneer cut. Could not be happier! Unfortunately for pioneer I'll probably never need another one. If your pussyfooting around just pull the trigger. ZERO regrets
I put endless research into this and I'm glad I just went for it. Y'all can thank Alan Thrall a little for the purchase and review. He kind of swayed me.

October 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome belt

Awesome belt, quick and easy service. Have had a pioneer cut for 10 years and it's great. Got worked in quick and great durability. Bought a new one because my wait size changed allot but strongly recommend

September 26, 2025
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Thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service

When you are placing an online order especially if your order is one of many customization's, it’s imperative that the process sends seamless and communication is ongoing until you receive your item and that they get it right. Not only did Pioneer communicate throughout the whole process, they got it right. They would send me email updates weekly about where they were in the process even after it was delivered they checked in to make sure I was satisfied. This goes to show you as a business when you go the extra mile to make sure you get it right, you will have happy and repeat customers.

May 24, 2025
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Thank you!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor quality control!

I am so disappointed in this belt. I paid nearly $300 for a custom dyed lever belt. The lever is solid. The belt is poor quality. The belt is creasing all around. But most of all it seems as if they gave me a used patched up belt. I expected a brand new perfect belt. I contacted them and they gave me a $40 refund but I waited over a month for this belt. Didn’t want to deal with sending it back and waiting another month. Shouldn’t have too!! Especially when I pay this much. It should have came perfect no questions. Period. I had high hopes as I bought a suede belt in the past that came perfect. But this is not what came. One of the holes has been patched where it was clearly ripped or scratched and it was fixed. Also the the three small cracks on the end which is what the refund was for, which I think says good things about the customer service. But Regardless, overall this belt is definitely flawed and not worth the price! And quality control needs to be checked on. They should have just sent me a brand new belt right away not make me send this one back a wait another month. Now I am stuck with this flawed belt and $40. when I ordered and originally paid for a brand new belt.

March 20, 2025
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Reply from Pioneer Fit | General Leathercraft Mfg.

I have reviewed your order and communications with our support team. I do apologize for the issues with your belt. Our goal is always to provide the very best product, though admittedly it's hard to maintain perfection with natural materials. Please know that we would never purposely send a flawed or used belt, and our lifetime manufacturer's warranty will always cover the belt should it break down in any way. If you have any issues with the belt, please reach out and we'll get you a replacement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service/ Great product

Great customer service! I wanted a customized lifting belt and they answered if not that same day the very next day. Got the belt within 2-3 days after it had been shipped and I’m completely satisfied with my purchase. Amazing quality!

March 13, 2025
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Thank you so much!!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrible customer support

Absolutely horrible customer support. Ridiculous wait times for custom products that are done at poor quality and overpriced.

February 4, 2025
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Mr. Terry, I apologize again for the issue with your order. I understand that via both customer support and social media, we have offered you a full refund for your order and/or remaking it. I am not sure what else we can do to remedy the situation, but again, I apologize, and I hope this resolves the situation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I rarely review a product

I rarely review a product. This is an exception because I want the world the know, that Pioneer Fit is a great product! I used to have a Roque belt, it hurts my ribs so bad, no matter how many times I used it (been told to break it in first), it still hurts to use it. Maybe because I am a short lady with small torso, that is why their leather belt digs on my ribs.

Glad that I finally found this customize belt from Pioneer. I am excited to squat heavier!

December 7, 2024
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Thank you. We are so happy you found a belt that works!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be more pleased

Excellent customer support prior to making my first purchase for my first ever weightlifting belt. I wasn’t sure exactly what I needed but the ad vice was spot on. The belt arrived within a few days (USA to UK) and I’m so pleased with it. The quality is absolutely excellent and it fits perfectly. The only disappointing thing is that there’s no logo on it - I’d love to have Pioneer right across the back to show it off.

November 25, 2024
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Thank you very much!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New belt, new personal record!

Today I wore my new custom belt and reached a Personal Record. Spirits and heavy bars lifted!

Pioneer Fit has helped me create a usable piece of art with my very first weightlifting belt! From the embroidered jellyfish logo to the matching paint splatters in green and blue, every detail was perfectly tailored to me. The electric blue stitching, the equally blue suede lining inside—the sizing custom-made to fit me with notches every 1/2 inch - when I put it on this morning, it felt like home!

My first day, I squatted 10 pounds more than I’ve ever lifted before, with ease!

A huge thank you to Pioneer Fit for making this belt of dreams come true, for the care at every step of the process, and for giving me the boost I needed to raise the bar and keep lifting. I love my forever belt!

November 21, 2024
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Thank you very much for allowing us to create something you love and congrats on the PR!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value and American made.

I purchased and received workout belt in August, waited to write review after trying out for a while. Quality product straight out of box. Leather has nice finish and not overly stiff. Edges of belt smoothed for added comfort. Buckle works excellent and appears to be made of solid material. Great value from an American manufacturer.

November 4, 2024
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Thank you for your purchase and your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality!!!

I found this company by chance and ordered a custom baseball belt for my son. It arrived pretty quickly and is very great quality and looks awesome!

September 26, 2024
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Awesome. Thank you very much!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just received the Custom Leather…

Just received the Custom Leather Powerlifting Belt with a custom burned in logo / quote and I am absolutely 100 percent satisfied with this item. Like any heavy duty belt as such, it will take time to break in, but that is part of the whole process. I have been training for 44 years and I must say that this belt is the best I have ever had and used, hands down. You get what you pay for! USA Made with the highest quality. Thank you-Pioneer Fit!
T. Fullford

September 16, 2024
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Thank you very much for this! We appreciate your business.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company.

I was in need for my first weightlifting belt, and when asking around, the majority of people were recommending Pioneer and i can see why. Great value, great products, great service, from USA to Australia in 4 days. Wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

September 4, 2024
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Awesome. Thank you so much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this brand

I love this brand and everything about it. The equipment is such a high quality and still doesn’t break the bank. I will definitely be buying more!

April 10, 2024
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Thank you very much!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Customer service

Fantastic Customer service

Honoured a warranty even when I'm based aboard. Shipping a replacement in super fast time

April 3, 2024
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Reply from Pioneer Fit | General Leathercraft Mfg.

Glad we could make it work! Thank you for your business!

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