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#322714 15-Sep-2025 13:25

My weight varies up and down 10% over the course of around two years. More work typically means a weight increase filling in the gaps with faster food.

I like the cargo strap style best. The material never gets sweaty or irritating regardless of activities or mixed commuting etc. The only fastening style that really works is the old fashioned type buckle and holes. The usual problem is those are not infinitely variable and they are always in slightly the wrong place.

I have tried one or two infinitely variable clasp types. The problem with those, not usually robust enough to stay in the same place for all activities, and often a giant metal clasp which can cause some irritation. Is the perfect infinitely variable belt out there somewhere?

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#3415134 15-Sep-2025 13:30

I've had a version of this: Hunting & Fishing Active Belt

It's a compromise in some senses, but also mostly fits the brief.

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#3415140 15-Sep-2025 13:55

Yes but my wife stole it off me.

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#3415146 15-Sep-2025 14:25

Yes, the Smart Belt by Harmattan Design. Not infinitely variable but increments of about 2mm and very robust. For some odd reason they do a kickstarter every year and sell them there, there's one running now. My main belt from them is four years old, worn every day, and you can see a little bit of wear but still works great. I have two others I wear occasionally that look perfect.

They are very adjustable, by a few mm at a time. Because they don't have a piece of metal through leather they're very durable. They have a kevlar core, from memory. Previously belts costing in the region of $100 lasted me a year or two at most, these are much better. I like the textured leather option, but they have plenty of options. Go for the wider option for jeans, standard for business.

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#3415149 15-Sep-2025 14:40

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Yes, the Smart Belt by Harmattan Design. Not infinitely variable but increments of about 2mm and very robust. For some odd reason they do a kickstarter every year and sell them there, there's one running now. My main belt from them is four years old, worn every day, and you can see a little bit of wear but still works great. I have two others I wear occasionally that look perfect.

They are very adjustable, by a few mm at a time. Because they don't have a piece of metal through leather they're very durable. They have a kevlar core, from memory. Previously belts costing in the region of $100 lasted me a year or two at most, these are much better. I like the textured leather option, but they have plenty of options. Go for the wider option for jeans, standard for business.

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Ah, my wife bought one of those for me. I love the concept but I find it tends to loosen off during the day.

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#3415166 15-Sep-2025 14:51

SaltyNZ:

Ah, my wife bought one of those for me. I love the concept but I find it tends to loosen off during the day.

People change shape during the day as they eat and drink and move around. The great thing about this belt is it takes maybe one second to adjust the belt to exactly the tightness you need.

My belt stays on the position I put it unless I adjust it.

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#3415188 15-Sep-2025 15:24

I bought a GRIP6 belt in 2020 and still using the same one to this day. Highly recommend.

It doesn't use holes/notches/etc so you can tighten it to excatly how much you want -- and it means if you lose/gain weight it's not an issue at all.

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#3415199 15-Sep-2025 15:54

I’m large. Hate the large buckles or the thin metal ones that could slice cheese.

the best buckles are rounded but they are hard to find in a good size profile…usually too “tall/high”, which then digs into the guts if you are sitting and the opposite way digging into your “parts”.

the best buckles that look comfortable all seem to be on the women’s belts!
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#3415200 15-Sep-2025 16:18

gzt: My weight varies up and down 10% over the course of around two years. More work typically means a weight increase filling in the gaps with faster food.

I like the cargo strap style best. The material never gets sweaty or irritating regardless of activities or mixed commuting etc. The only fastening style that really works is the old fashioned type buckle and holes. The usual problem is those are not infinitely variable and they are always in slightly the wrong place.

I have tried one or two infinitely variable clasp types. The problem with those, not usually robust enough to stay in the same place for all activities, and often a giant metal clasp which can cause some irritation. Is the perfect infinitely variable belt out there somewhere?

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#3415213 15-Sep-2025 16:35

I use the H&H Mens Stretch Belt from the Warehouse for my umpiring trousers, allows me to adjust easily for the before lunch and after lunch matches.

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#3415220 15-Sep-2025 17:01

SnoopyDo:
I use the H&H Mens Stretch Belt from the Warehouse for my umpiring trousers, allows me to adjust easily for the before lunch and after lunch matches.

I have one of those somewhere. I found it needed to be uncomfortably tight when wearing jeans to support thicker jeans weight over a day. I might not have tried it with lighter business trousers. I do recall the rubbery belt material felt a little hot in the summer. Possibly the holding power varied with temperature during the day. I tried it for a short time in summer and have not used it since. Coming into summer now..

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#3415232 15-Sep-2025 18:33

I’m quite pleased with this one from Amazon. Definitely casual rather than smart. Only criticism is it’s slightly more fiddly to fasten and unfasten than the similar metal buckles

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07MSJ4TJ7?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details&th=1

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#3415234 15-Sep-2025 18:37

I’m a fan of aliexpress elasticated belts, wife also has transitioned to narrower and more colourful aliexpress belts

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#3415240 15-Sep-2025 19:21

Looking forward to a smart belt.
The perfect belt would keep my pants up when standing and walking, but automatically loosen off when I sit down to stop my stomach from bulging over my belt.

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#3415244 15-Sep-2025 20:00

Watching.

I have a double ring style belt that I use to hold my quiver but need something a bit more solid.

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#3415268 15-Sep-2025 21:37

shk292:

I’m quite pleased with this one from Amazon. Definitely casual rather than smart. Only criticism is it’s slightly more fiddly to fasten and unfasten than the similar metal buckles

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07MSJ4TJ7?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I've been using one similar to this for around 10 years. Also great for travel as there's no metal in it. Still doing the job quite nicely.

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