What is Genuine Leather?
That might seem obvious, but bear in mind that hides from cows, sheep, goats, and other animals can be treated and become leather. Each has its purpose and best applications of use, but leather belts coverings are generally made from cow hide.
How to identify all kinds of leathers. Buffalo skin feels rough and has big and rare pores. It is rarely used to be surface material.

Identifying Real Leather

1 Touch the belt. Feel the leather up and down and see if you can differentiate more then one type of substance. Real leather will feel like it came from one single source and will not feel as though it's a blend of multiple synthetic fibers.

2 Smell the belt. Leather has a very distinct smell and you should be able to pick up the scent in an instant. If you are not sure, go to a leather store and reintroduce yourself to the aroma. The smell is a sweet but rugged wooden flavor.

3 Look for the tag of the item, if you are dealing with a reputable retailer. The tag should tell you it is leather. If it doesn't have a tag, it could be a bad sign that you are dealing with an impostor.