SlideBeltsMen's Ratchet Belt - Custom Fit

I absolutely recommend this to anyone who keeps needing to stab holes into any of their belts! You buy the size that's in your range and then cut it at the length you need. It locks into the buckle, very sleek and convenient.

The clasp that you lift on to release the slide mechanism does not always stay clasped. The very first belt/buckle I ordered I had to return it once to get a new buckle. Luckily the second buckle worked as intended. Several years later the belt finally wore out so I ordered some new buckles and belts. I have now gotten 2 black buckles in a row that won't stay clasped with any slight movement which causes the slide mechanism to disengage and the belt becomes loose. I love those belts but they have to refine how they make the clasp stay down because if I have gotten 3 out of 5 that don't work then clearly something is wrong with the way it clasps.

I really like that the belt tightness is adjustable in very small increments. This eliminates the issue of one hole makes the belt too big and the next one is too small. Good quality and color as expected.

The media could not be loaded. UPDATED SPETEMBER 2015:I have using this belt for 4 months now and still absolutely love it! I wear the belt daily (Mon-Fri) and I am constantly moving around. I also use a hip case for my mobile phone. The belt leather has actually been one of the first belts not to wear down where I slip the case on the belt. From my perspective it is very durable. On the other hand I have noticed wear on the edging of the belt where it passes through the back pant loops. As for the buckle, it has proved to be very reliable. The finish has not worn down or chipped away nor has it lost any grip on the belt leather.I still rate this belt a 5 star and a must own in any man'a wardrobe.ORIGINAL REVIEW: MAY 2015Before purchasing this belt I researched many track style belt options available online. The main reason I ordered the Slidebelt over the other options (Trackline, Mission Belt, Nextbelt, Easybelt) is because of the integrated design of the release mechanism into the buckle. The other options all have an additional lever that protrudes from buckle that you have to depress to loosen the belt. I feel this really makes a different for the overall appearance of the bucket and belt. As for the operation of the buckle, I find it very easy to put on and take off. I like the idea of only having to apply pressure to the outside portion of the buckle instead of trying to locate a lever to release the belt.I read many other reviews on this belt and felt some of them may have had some merit when discussing quality. While I have only been wearing the belt for 1 day now (with plans to provide future updates), I haven't noticed any of the quality issues that have been discussed in some of the other reviews. All the craftsmanship appears to be in good working order and functioning correctly. While the belt is genuine leather and has a soft feel to it unlike some other genuine leather belts I have owned, which I prefer. Below is a link to Slidebelt's site for their premium leather belt that also includes a picture showing the differences between their full-grain, top-grain and genuine leather materials.Something small to note is the company, not Amazon, immediately contacted me (via email) to ensure my order arrived and everything was to my satisfaction. I did not have a reason to reply, but this shows the company's proactive nature when interacting with customers. You can also take a look at their responses to the negative reviews and how they are eager to make things right.https://www.slidebelts.com/products/cognac-premium-full-grain-leather-beltThe following is for those that only look for the Pro/Con portions of reviews:Pros:~Classic style buckle~No holes to wear out~Easy to adjust~Integrated buckle release~Genuine leather~Good company customer serviceCons:~Have to cut belt to fit (which could be viewed as a pro)~Not a permanent buckle to belt connectionUPDATES TO FOLLOW

I started looking around for a belt like this after hearing about ratcheting belts from a friend. The release mechanism on those was a lever at the top side of the buckle that looked like it would be poking me in the stomach when ever I sat down. I was not really a fan of the style of the buckles either.After several days of searching I finally decided on the Slide belt. The styling of the buckle is much cleaner with no branding than any other offering I found. Also the release is built into the face of the buckle. The outer rim of the buckle lifts and releases the belt.Another thing I really like about this belt is the simplicity of the buckle mechanism. There is only one moving part and a spring.Another reviewer mentioned that the buckle connection to the belt would not close flush. Once you attach the belt to the buckle and have pressed the flap down as far as it will go, pull on the belt as if trying to pull it out of the buckle. This will finish setting the connection and the flap will be flush then.I love the perfect fit that the 1/4 in steps gives, and that it never randomly comes loose like some other belts I have had.I only have two negative. First is the quality of the leather. It looks great and feels great, but after about 1 month small stringy bits started to show up on the top and bottom edges. Not sure what it is, but when I pull on them a strip of black comes off the belt. The finish on the belt where it came from is duller than the rest and the texture seems to be gone as well. Thus far this seems to be an aesthetic issue only. Secondly, the buckle can still poke me in the stomach at times when I am sitting. Though when wearing an undershirt it is not an issue. In the belts defense, I do have a bit of a large gut.Edit 06-16-15: after more than a year the belt leather is begining to fail. The buckle has ripped out the end of the leather a few times and there is a large crack developing in the middle of the belt. It is close to causing the entire leather to to break in two. They have upgraded to a new leather type (three options actually) so this should not be an issue any longer. They also reached out an offered to replace my leather about a year ago (I missed the offer and that is why I still have the original).The buckles finish has started to wear off in a few places. I attribute that to skin oils and friction. It is only on the upper edge where the buckle rests against my stomach. Use of an undershirt would likely prevent this.All in all it is a great belt and I would still recommend it, especially with the new leather options. I am currently looking to replace the leather with one of the newer offerings.

Good sturdy belt very easy to get on and off only downside is you have to cut it to fit it which is a little frustrating but not horrible

Value for money. Quality is really good.

This is a very nice, ratcheting full grain leather belt that can be essentially sized to whatever you need. I've always liked these ratcheting belts as they don't require that you buy the right size, and because they don't have an issue with needing to have a hole punched between two other ones to fit comfortably.That material on this belt is fantastic, much better than the $20-$25 ones that are a leather laminate. The buckle is also very classy. It has an interesting mechanical design, where pulling on the outside part of it swings releases the ratchet mechanism.

Love using this belt. Now I don't have to choose between having the belt just a bit tight or loose. Ratchets to just the right position and opens very easily. The inside of the belt started to crack after only a few wears but there can always be a defect. Emailed the company about support, as their website said support was only within the US. Had no problem and they quickly sent me a replacement leather strap. It is not quite the same colour but will do fine.

I've had it now for a few weeks and I love it!. I can discreetly make micro-adjustments that keep it fitting perfectly throughout the entire day. The design is pleasing and minimalist in all black and is thin enough that it's not obvious that it's a ratchet belt. My dozen or so other belts now hang in the closet, unused and I'll likely end up donating them and maybe getting a few more of these as I can't imagine using any other belt now.