Handmade in St. Louis
For over 50 years, Sole Survivor has proudly upheld the tradition of fine leatherwork in St. Louis, a city with a rich, centuries-old history in fur and leather. We are dedicated to crafting exceptional leather goods with passion and expertise.
Take an in person tour of our studio!
Join us for a guided tour of our one-of-a-kind, Old World-style studio. You'll explore our private collection of hand tools and machinery as well as vintage hardware & findings.
Hand Tooled and Hand Dyed Belts
Available in the store now. The selection changes often as we continually create new patterns. These straps are long and most can be cut to fit any size up to 52.
STEVE RYE † Co-Founder (1952-2023)Steve once expressed, "When I started working with leather as a teen in the late ‘60’s, I knew that this would become my life’s work.”
Follow our journey as we continue to grow, honing our leatherworking skills and expanding our knowledge. We’re creating fresh new pieces for the shop while reimagining old favorites—with our signature twist, of course!