There are certainly cheaper ones, but there's an enormous
difference in grades of leather. Good leather holds up
very well and lasts a long time.

David wrote:

Cool. If you never wore a leather apron in the shop, you'll be in for a
suprise as to how clean your clothes will remain if you get a well
fitted apron. Mine cost a lot because my wife bought one to fit a tall
guy. Had I seen the price ahead of time, I'd have nixed the purchase.
There's got to be cheaper ones out there.