Carhartt Men's Signature Casual Belt

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Ive had multiple Carhartt scratchless belts over the years, and up until now, have always found them to be high quality, comfortable and durable. To my disappointment, despite the last version of this belt handling a couple years of regular wear without any issues, this recent belt fell apart within less than a week of my purchase. After wearing the belt for a couple days the loop which was too tight for the belt to pass through and is held together by two weak paper staples (!!!) fell apart. The old version had a durable stamped piece of metal holding the loop together, and it looks like the change is a cheap cost cutting measure. I wouldnt recommend this belt until Carhartt goes back to selling them with a better loop.

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The buckle is held together with two snaps. While removing the label/tag one of the snaps just popped off. Not popped open, mind you - but the part which is supposed to stay in place (crimped down) came right off. There is no way to fix this, unfortunately, and no way to wear the belt. Anyway - poorly made, the snap should have been crimped on *without* the fabric of the label in place. Returning it and searching for another belt option...

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I had to order 3 and return 2 to get the right size. I have 2 older Carhartt Mens Journeyman Belts that are a 50 size [black and brown] I had to return earlier ones of those as my size was way too big, as it is, ive drilled at least 6 to 8 holes to make those fit. i have lost some weight [yeah] and while i did wear pants at a 54 back then..... My actual size now, using a cloth tape is about 51, but i do have some pants that are a 50 below is the Carhartt size how long the leather actually is, and hole to buckle is longest farthest hole to end of leather belt New Carhartt belts. May 2018 Size. Leather measure. Hole to buckle 50 54 51 48 53 49 1/2 46 51 48 i kept the 46 !!!!!! which actually fit, but i wish i was really down that far!! some reviews have said that a 48 was too small [short] what universe are they in??!? Other than measurements, these are great quality [as most carhartt stuff is] These are made of good leather and metal, and have lasted 8 years and while are worn, still are OK So, not cheap, but end up being OK per year LOL

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My father was in the leather business. He owned a factory that made cobbled shoes for nurses and nuns. Every summer my brother and I were allowed to work there. I just received my belt. Its not leather. Its a slurry of leather particles molded with glue into a form that can be processed into a form that could be made into a belt. Think particle board. Is it useful? Oh yeah! But not for a quality belt. I would expect this misdirection from anyone except the company I bought it from. The belt is worth $12.

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This is a great belt. Its thick and its one piece. Not a laminated and glued belt like you typically find for less. This is my second one and they just keep on going. They will stretch so get your exact size. UPDATE: 6 months later. The second one I ordered is clearly a bonded leather with a thin top layer. It has really stretched and on the inside of the belt you can now clearly see the little chopped and formed pieces of leather - contrary to what I indicated above. I guess you cant really tell until you get some use on it. At least I cant. The belt is really soft now and it feels like its going to give way. As I read through the reviews, you can sure tell the fake reviews. Its almost like they get paid per review. Subject is usually "Five Stars" and then a three or four word review follows. Bottom line: there is no way this is a full grain bridle leather as indicated by the description. Mine has not fallen apart like others have reported in their reviews. So is it worth the $30? Hindsight says probably not. But, it is about half the cost of a high quality, full-grain, legit belt made in the good ol USA. Its your call.

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