About Us
The Cowhide Commanders
Gavere Leather MADE IN USA began in 1973. We are a leather store that specializes in leather name belts, western belts, personalized kids belts, leather name bracelets. While attending the University of Florida in the late sixties, Jeff learned the trade working in a leather shop making leather hippie sandals. Upon graduating with a business degree, he made the transition into the corporate world but continued to do craft fairs on weekends. In 1973, Jeff & Linda got married. She brought a ready-made family of two beautiful children (Todd and Brandi) and a Pekingese named FooFoo. We decided to drop out of the corporate world and start making fine leather goods full-time (Jeff stopped shaving & wearing business suits). In the early years, the whole family would take to the road in an old converted red school bus for the summer, to do craft fairs. Then, for the next thirty years, we operated leather shops in fifteen amusement parks across the country. Perhaps you've visited one of our shops at Cedar Point, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Fiesta Texas, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Universal Studios Florida, and several Six Flags Parks. A few years ago, we gave up our last amusement park location at Cedar Point and began selling at state fairs and rodeos during the summer. In July 2015, we sold our last full time, year round retail shop (since 1985) at Old Town Shopping Center (Hwy 192) in Kissimmee, Florida, near Disney, after residing there since it opened 30 years ago.
From the beginning, we decided to concentrate on making only the highest quality leather products, and forty eight plus years later we are still doing just that in our 13,000 square foot warehouse in High Springs, Florida. We use ONLY quality top grain cowhide leather, (heavy 9/10 oz oak tanned), and hand finish with our exclusive sixteen step process.
****ALL BELTS INCLUDE: A Standard Utility Buckle, a Leather Keeper, and Durable Snaps so you can easily switch buckles
OUR FORMER RETAIL SHOP OF 30 YEARS AT THE "OLD TOWN" SHOPPING AREA ON HWY 192 IN KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA NEAR DISNEY WORLD.
WE SOLD IN JULY 2015 IN ORDER TO DO MORE SHOWS
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should I order?
For belts and dog collars: measure a belt or collar you already wear, from the buckle prong to the hole you currently use — that's your size to order. See our belt size guide. Buckles, conchos, and key-rings are one-size.
Can this be personalized with a name?
If this product offers personalization, you'll see a field for a name, initials, or your pet's name before adding it to your cart. Each personalized item is made to order just for you.
What if I get the size or spelling wrong on a personalized order?
Personalized items are made specifically to your order, so we can't offer a refund or remake for an error in size or spelling — only for manufacturing defects. Not sure about something? Email GavereLeather@windstream.net or call 407-435-1832 before you order.
Is this real leather?
Yes — heavy 9/10 oz, oak-tanned, top-grain cowhide, hand-finished through our sixteen-step process in our High Springs, Florida workshop. We've been making leather goods this way since 1973.
How do I take care of it?
Condition it regularly with a leather conditioner, keep it away from excess moisture, and store it somewhere cool and dry. Real top-grain cowhide only gets better with age when it's cared for.
How fast will this ship?
Ready to ship in 1-2 business days. Standard USPS Priority Mail takes 5-7 business days (free on orders over $70); Priority Express arrives in 1-2 days.
What if I need to return or exchange it?
Non-personalized items can be returned within 30 days if unused and undamaged. Personalized items are final sale unless there's a manufacturing defect — and every product we make is guaranteed 100% against defects.