This has become my favorite buckle over the last couple of months
930730
This has become my favorite buckle over the last couple of months. The perfect size and not flashy at all.
3449868
I've had this belt for several months now, and it's great. I like the look and style of the buckle and the ease of adjustment. I just cut it to the length I wanted, secured the cut end to the buckle and it was ready to use. I plan to use this type of belt from now on.
707476
This is my first "ratchet" belt.  It was extremely eays to figure out how to attach the buckle, and since I've been dropping weight over the past year I am delighted at the ease of adjusting it as my waist "wastes" away.  The belt itself seems very durable, with a thick leather strap nicely finished on both sides, and the buckle seems heavy and durable as well.  Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchse.

Update:  While the funcionality of the belt is still fantastic, I am finding that there are spots on the edgest that are starting to wear (i.e. delaminate).  I've been using it about a month and a half, so I don't know how long the strap itself will be good enough to wear as a dress belt, before it is relegated to casual status.

Further update:  Marino read my review and, without prompting, sent me another belt!  That was unexpected (and frankly, not really necessary, since it was such a minor issue) but shows that this seller is definitely concerned with quality control and customer satisfaction.
166631
Slidebelts are the best belts I've ever owned.  And I'm not normally a fan of braided / ratchet type belts.  A year or two ago I found that my belts were always tearing near the eyelets.  Maybe it is the fact that I'm 10-15 pounds heavier than I used to be, or maybe it was the fact that I like a tight belt.  Whatever the cause, I was having to buy a new belt every 3-5 months.  In terms of durability, Slidebelts have exceeded my expectations.  My first one finally gave out after about a year of use.  Since I had a positive experience, this is my second slide belt.

Here is my breakdown of pros & cons:
PROS:
-  More durable in my case than any other belt I've owned
-  Cut-to-fit.  I start out a little long and if starts to wear near the buckle, I just snip it off and re-insert the belt part.
-  Size adjustment is pretty granular, so you can get just the right fit when tightening it around your waist.
-  Can also buy just the leather portion without the buckle when your old one does finally fail.

CONS:
-  The finish on my old gunmetal buckle started to chip, but since I never tuck in my shirt, I really didn't care.
-  On my old belt, the latch that holds in the leather would occasionally flip open causing the buckle to detatch and the belt to come apart.  But the latch feels much more secure so far on the new belt.  Not sure if that will fade over time.  With the old belt I resorted to putting 2 drops of super glue in there to help hold it together.  It worked, but when I needed to remove it, it required a little extra force to get open.  It was an acceptible workaround for me with the old belt, but I'm hoping my new one doesn't have the same issue.
-  I have occasionally nudged the release lever while doing various things which causes the belt to loosen a bit. (maybe 2-3 times over the year)

The cons certainly are not enough to keep me from purchasing this product, but it was enough to deduct one star.
3497455
Update:

I like this collar so much, I bought it in black too!. I'm including comparison photos between the black and the tan one The black is made out of a thinner and softer leather. As a result, it's more flexible but the collar also has a smaller diameter. All the hardware is the same though and it's all very high quality. My dog has been wearing the brown for a couple months, including in the rain, when swimming, etc, and the collar still looks almost brand new. There's no dye bleeding either which I'm pleased about.

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I usually like to use rolled leather collars on my dogs, as generally round leather collars prevent coat damage (or at least minimize it). My previous rolled leather collar was getting old and was starting to really bleed dye, which is no bueno on a dog with white markings on its neck, chest, and legs. So, I was excited to find this product as it was both round leather, but had a more aesthetically pleasing appearance as it was braided. The dog I purchased it for is a 75 lb Malamute-GSD mix with a 21" neck, though I usually like to leave collars loose.

I was impressed when I received this. It was much thicker than I expected, roughly 3/4" inch in diameter, which looks nice on a larger dog. It does leave more of a collar mark due to its larger size since my dog has a fluffier coat on her neck, but I imagine that it would be fine on a single-coated breed.

The leather is high quality and the stitching is nice. The part of the collar that has the holes is made up of 2 pieces of leather sewn together, so there is no suede size showing. This will help with the longetivity of the collar. The buckle end has an extra piece of leather wrapped around in a slightly more red colour which is aesthetically pleasing. The buckle components and tag/leash ring consist of stainless steel. My dog has worn this into the lake several times already, and the leather still looks bright and new (though I do treat it every time she gets it wet).

My only complaint is that the leather part with the holes isn't quite long enough. If you were to set it at the loosest hole (which is where it fits my dog best), the excess is not long enough to then tuck into the D ring or extra leather band. Without that, the collar could easily become undone. I had to punch a hole in between the 2 loosest settings just so that it wouldn't be too tight but would still be secure. This was not enough of a reason for me to remove a star, though. The brown colour I bought was not fulfilled by Amazon and took a long time to ship from China, but the quality for the price was well worth the wait.

I received this product at a discount for my unbiased review. The quality of the review is based on personal use of the product, and receiving it at a discount will not affect the rating given. If I find a product to be sub-par, my review will reflect that.
1942459
this is one of the best buckles I have had. and over the years, I have had a lot of them
3274872
I originally bought the Milanese Loop style band, but gave that up after a week because I was tired of it pulling at my hair. This band however does not have the same issue, but it's the same magnetic closure option, which I love, and it feels more secure. I am however a little concerned about the longevity of the band. I have had this for a little over two weeks, and I have had a couple "strings" hanging from the sides. While this may be normal (I have not used leather bands for any watches in the past), I do wonder how well this will hold up after the 90 day warranty has expired. It is a fraction of the cost of the "genuine" leather band sold by Apple, but I guess only time will tell if it's a worthwhile investment. I am holding out hope this will last for a long time, but the early signs are a bit worrisome.
2365836
I haven't had the best of luck finding cheap leather belts to hold up my pants as of late, but finally found this one.  So far, this one has held up nicely.  I am able easily change out belt buckles and the leather hasn't pulled apart.  I typically where an IWB holster on it, with either a pocket pistol, or a 9mm and this belt supports the weight of a full magazine as well as my pants nicely.  Will definitely get another one in a few years when this one wears out.
2818825
This is my 5th one of these belts . I love the clean finish of it and the durability for the most part. The belt is so easily adjusted discretely except for the clickety sound. I have recommended this to my friends. I like that the buckle cant also be interchanged if you want to.
4944941
Compared to the alternatives this buckle set it pretty close to perfect. I will it had two billets. I also wish they had an aged version of this. I have tried to find others I like better but this is pretty great for the price. I might sand it and see what's under there.
4598062
I love, love, LOVE the sliding feature of these belts.  I've been using one exclusively for a few months now, and have been recommending it whenever the topic presents itself (which is surprisingly often, I'll admit).

I'd recommend going for the slightly more expensive version of these belts, the "Premium Full Grain" for one reason.  After about 3 months of use, the belt has some damage that causes it to snag when pulling through belt loops.  I feel like this wouldn't happen if I had opted for the pricier option.

It's still a great belt outside the wear its shown, and while it does snag sometimes, you can notice the bit that's torn, so it still looks great.  The only downside to this great belt!
2917092
This is my first stretchy belt. The belt its replacing is a 10 year old leather belt with a good quality metal buckle. Although still perfectly functional, I wanted something that, depending on my gut for the month, didn't either dig too much or not hold up my pants adequately. The quality of the Arcade is really nice, but it's hard to imagine it'll survive another 10 years. And I'm a little hesitant the plastic buckle. Mainly because I have to actually look at it to ensure I clasp it correctly. I can picture trying to clasp it in the dark, etc, and snapping one of the prongs. And depending on how much gear I have attached, I have to pull the belt out away from my waist a bit to get a good visual on that clasp for a proper connection. However, once connected, it does seem pretty secure, and I don't feel like its going to suddenly unclasp itself anytime soon. Price wise, I'm on the fence, and only because of the buckle. I do travel frequently, so not having to whip out a leather belt/metal buckle at the airport is awesome, but the plastic buckle does not instill in me a confidence for longevity. However, so far, so good!
2256400
I like the design of this belt buckle.  It is rich and beautifully done.  This instantly becomes one of my favorite buckles.
1325246
This buckle is quite nice with some unexpected detail to it.  This is for my 12 y.o. son who is about 5' 1" and weighs just ove a 100 pounds and I it looks to be a little big for him. It's not Bulky at all, but its about 3" tall and 3 3/4" wide. I'm a prettly large man and it appears to be made for someone like me.  He will still love it though. It's going to go on his new 100% black Grain leather strap (no bonding).  Should last a very long time. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase.
3078469
fits perfectly, enjoy the security of the buckle feature, comfortable
2844929
So far I am pleased with this belt, strong and durable buckle. The only thing is (and this is more my problem with me and not the belt) if you have a belly on ya, you will have to be careful bending down. I have a little belly and it tends to pop the tabs and disengages the buckle.
3868850
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BUCKLE! Feels heavy duty and has lasted many wearings with very minimal signs of wear. It does exactly what it should...keeps my pants up. However, it has an added benefit. This buckle really lets me know who is worth speaking to. If they come to me and comment on my patriotic buckle I say "Thank you, I love my country." But when they correctly identify this as S.H.I.E.L.D. I know we can be best friends.

I highly recommend this buckle to all with an inner hero.