Update Jan 10, 2017
I'm downgrading my star rating from 5 to 4 because the release mechanism does not always work. I have to fuss with it to convince it to release the ratchet while I suck gut. Sometimes it releases quickly. Other times it is stubborn. However, I would rather put up with this stubborn release button than go back to a conventional belt with holes in it. If you want a ratchet belt with a better release mechanism check out the Comfort Click belt. I prefer the look of the Marino buckle but I miss the smooth release of the Comfort Click belt buckle.
Original Post:
After trying ratchet style belts I won't wear any other kind.
Before you stand up you can easily tighten the belt without being too obvious. When you sit down you can easily loosen the belt.
Pros:
Great design.
Buckle ratchet works well and is pretty quiet.
More settings than a conventional belt.
Buckle looks attractive yet simple.
Belt can be cut more than one time to gradually custom fit it to your body.
Quality flexible leather which is more comfortable than thick leather on the spine.
Reasonable price.
This belt will probably look better longer than a belt with holes in it where the leather cracks over time due to bending the belt back to buckle it.
Great solution for men with big round guts like mine who refuse to wear suspenders and are tortured by conventional belts.
Cons:
Slight concern:
I wonder if the ratchet and leather will continue to grip well over time.
Suggestion for cutting the belt to size:
First sit down with your pants and belt on. Adjust the belt to your biggest, loosest comfortable setting. See how much excess leather extends past the buckle and pant loop where the belt excess ends up. Measure how much to cut off. Make sure you leave enough leather to grab onto when you stand up and want to tighten the belt. This may seem obvious but I will mention it anyway: cut the excess leather from the end that inserts into the belt teeth. Don't cut off the tapered end. I went conservative the first time and only cut off a little bit. After wearing the belt for a half hour plus standing and sitting it became obvious how much more I needed to cut off. Fortunately, the belt design makes it easy to cut the belt more than once until you get it to your optimum length.
As a means of comparison I also bought a Comfort Click belt on Amazon. I think the Marino leather is slightly better quality but I prefer the function of the Comfort Click buckle because it is slightly easier to loosen than the Marino. On the other hand, the ratchet on the Marino is a little quieter. They are both good belts. I would buy either one again.
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