Quality Craftsmanship, But Glue Adhesion Needs Improvement
I’ve purchased from Baxtersleather twice now, and overall I appreciate the brand’s commitment to repurposing luxury materials like Louis Vuitton and Gucci into stylish Apple Watch straps. The concept is unique, eco-friendly, and gives a second life to high-end fashion pieces that would otherwise go to waste.
On my first purchase, I bought two straps — one for myself and one for my wife — both made from repurposed Louis Vuitton material. After verifying with a professional, I can confirm they were indeed authentic LV leather. However, there was an issue: the original bags had a soft plastic lining on the inside to help maintain their shape, which ended up being the part of the strap that touched my skin. This caused irritation and minor rashes.
To fix this, I had to take the straps to a leatherworker who sewed a thin layer of genuine leather on the inside — a solution I also shared with Baxtersleather.
This time around, I ordered a Gucci repurposed strap , and I was pleased to see that Baxtersleather had taken feedback into account. They had glued a thin layer of genuine leather on the inside of the strap to prevent direct contact with the original bag’s plastic backing — exactly what I had done manually before. It was clear that improvements were being made based on customer experience.
Unfortunately, the glue used to adhere this inner leather layer didn’t hold up well. After less than 10 hand washes and just three showers, the adhesive began to wear off. Now I’m once again facing the hassle of having to take the strap to a leatherworker to have the inner lining properly sewn in place.
Pros:
Authentic repurposed luxury materials (LV, Gucci)
Stylish and sustainable product
Responsive to customer feedback
Cons:
Inner plastic lining from original bags causes skin irritation
Glue used for inner leather layer doesn’t last long
Additional work required by customer to ensure comfort and durability
Final Thoughts:
Baxtersleather offers a great concept and shows a willingness to improve based on customer input. However, the adhesion method used for the inner leather layer needs to be more durable. Until that’s addressed, buyers may find themselves needing to invest extra time and money to get the straps properly modified for everyday use.
I hope Baxtersleather considers switching from glue to stitching or using a stronger, longer-lasting adhesive — it would make all the difference in the user experience.
Rating: 3.5 / 5 stars
Would buy again if the inner lining issue is resolved permanently.