In my opinion authentic alligator or crocodile straps are much better and more comfortable but when it comes time to replace them they are very expensive.
This is why they are usually replaced with much cheaper and harder embossed leathers, when it comes to water resistance all leathers will fail with the exception of Shell cordovan.
In my experience living in South Fl. the humidity and the sweat will destroy an alligator or crocodile strap in no time, usually the embossed leather will last a little longer.
That's the reason I only wear leather straps during the winter and if I wear leather in the summer is only Shell cordovan.
This is why they are usually replaced with much cheaper and harder embossed leathers, when it comes to water resistance all leathers will fail with the exception of Shell cordovan.
In my experience living in South Fl. the humidity and the sweat will destroy an alligator or crocodile strap in no time, usually the embossed leather will last a little longer.
That's the reason I only wear leather straps during the winter and if I wear leather in the summer is only Shell cordovan.
