First time at a leather shop and ended up leaving much more knowledgeable about this space. The…read morestaff was very informative, honest and explained things in a way that a newb (like myself) would understand. The quality of their products seem high end, but they have a lot of variety at various price points. Highly recommend this place!

2 staff were working. The knowledgeable, helpful one was teaching. It was difficult to get the…read moreother one to do much other than answer "yes" & "no" to questions. I did not feel she was knowledgeable or helpful so sticking with the Austin location where staff have always been kind and helpful. This store does seem to have more products though.

Love this place! Definitely recommend stopping by when visiting Austin if you want to support local…read morecompanies. Rickyann was super sweet and helpful!

They have all kinds of hot brands. No, seriously, like they will burn you…read more Besides the custom hat bar, limited edition releases, and free boot shines, the flagship store in Austin is special because they offer free leather branding where you can get initials or symbols on your items. No cats (yet) but they had all the letters, longhorns, hearts, etc. I got bats on each, courtesy Kennedy, the "brand manager". Bats. Boots. Battlestar Galactica. By the way, the drink they handed me told me, "Nice handmade boots- I like the lemonwood pegging" and I thanked it. And then the drink said, "Those have tri-layer insoles, you have good taste," and I was like, "Thanks again". And later my drink said, "Of all the soft premium leathers, I think goat suits you best- you look great" and it freaked me out so I asked why my drink keeps saying all these nice things, and they told me the drinks are complimentary.

I had purchased some boots for myself and got them personalized. Casey was the associate who helped…read moreme and she was amazing and so nice and knowledgeable about the fits and sizing. She also provided me socks to try on since I came in flip flops. It was the best value for your money as well because the personalization was free/included in purchase.

Amazing quality and service! Can't wait to commission my next wallet given I lose everything…read more Terrific product and turnaround time.

Definitely the best leather worker around! Saved my sandals and bag. Made me a pouch and gauntlets…read more Super skilled and professional. Highly recommend!

This place has some gems. And they have a $5 bib store next door. Check them both out…read more We got matching vintage purple rain shirts for $5 each. They got shirts from every era. Super old REAL Nirvana. I think they are worth something. Just not to me. Love the register set up.

This was a great vintage shop with a curated items from 60s, 70s, and 80s it seems. It's not your…read moreaverage thrift store, but more of a vintage place with a specific type of clothing. The staff were very friendly and asked us if we needed help if you're looking for a specific item from that era or enjoy dressing in retro type of clothing. This is your spot.

Grit Mercantile is an outstanding choice for handcrafted leather goods. The quality, design and…read morecraftsmanship are phenomenal, and their prices are well below what you would expect and what other companies charge. My wife purchased a handbag and I bought a wallet. We both have received many unsolicited compliments regarding these items. I highly recommend. Check them out. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Handcrafted full-grain leather goods: handbags, wallets, and accessories. Makers: See our in-house…read moredesigned digital patterns, acrylic templates, and tools. We offer custom branded leather goods and hats for organizations and businesses. Beautiful, functional and made to last. Made in Central Texas by a husband-and-wife team.

Picked out a great hat and had a custom fit! Fantastic service, quality, and ambience in the heart…read moreof Bryan, Texas. Thank you, Scott!

I drove all the way from San Antonio, only to be met with the most uninspired sales men who acted…read moreas if doing his job was a burden. I'll stick to Herbs in San Antonio

Can I give this place 10 stars! Love my backpack! The folks were so helpful and no pressure and…read moresuch a joy to chat with!

Love, love, love! I enjoy everything about this company... from the products (high quality,…read moredurability, how they wear over time, and the timeless style), to the store (beautiful design and set up, very welcoming), and the staff (sweet, helpful, and pleasant to chat with). I recently moved from Houston to Cincinnati and am bummed not to have a storefront to walk into and explore the latest items, but at least there's the website! I highly recommend

Been here today as I was walking around Lockhart after eat at Black's.. simple the best belt I ever…read morewill have for the rest of my live. If you are in Austin, you got to came here. The guy who made my belt was really nice and funny.. thanks everyone

I had a custom leather belt made by Old School a couple months ago, and I like it so much that I…read morehad to get another one just like it in a different color. It definitely costs more than what you get at a department store, but the quality can't be beat. Plus, I love supporting small businesses. Take a break from the barbecue joints in Lockhart and give 'em a try!