Kenneth Cole REACTION Men's Reversible Plaque Buckle Belt

The photo is misleading. I was looking for a free size, sliding belt that has a locking mechanism. Unfortunately this one is a regular belt with holes. The photo or the description does not tell you that. Also, the length is smaller than I would have expected. I ordered the 34" one and though the belt fits me, there is hardly any free length available after I buckle it up. It is not a bad purchase, the same belt was available for twice the cost in the retail store. However its not what I wanted.

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Look, I wanted to give this 5 stars, I really did. The belt looks GREAT. It was quickly my favorite belt to wear, at least until it split apart. Like the other reviewers have mentioned, the belt splits apart after 1-3 months of usage. For me it took 3 months. But some of these reviewers have belts that split apart in less than a month. The belt itself felt sturdy and really doesnt look or feel cheap. So I was shocked when I noticed it was splitting apart. Very disappointed in Kenneth Cole, usually theyre known for top quality products.

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I purchased this belt in 2017 to replace another Kenneth Cole belt, but it turned out to be a poor choice. I had hoped the holed end of the belt would have gone behind the buckle and the belt like the other KC belt I have, but not this one. Also, the 1.5 inch belt width is too wide for most of the belt loops on the dress pants I wear. However, what really drove me to give this belt 2/5 stars (and Im being generous) was that one side of the belt (the black leather side) has started to split apart from the rest of the belt. Im not sure if the leather bonding material or the type of leather they used is to blame--the black leather seems to be softerand more flexible and "stretchier" than the brown leather side. This means that you cant let the belt hang down straight or lie flat because that will cause the black leather layer to warp and come apart from the rest of the belt. Going to look for a replacement leather belt (no buckle) to replace the defective piece of "leather" that came with this belt.

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If you need a belt for 2 maybe 3 occasions this is a great belt, received many compliments when it was wearable. After wearing the belt 4-5 times it split from where the holes begin to where they end much like other reviewers. Poor build quality and unable to return a defective product earns this belt 1 whole star.

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Ive purchased two of these belts over the years, once roughly 6 years ago and another this year. Something changed in the manufacturing of this belt between those two purchases. The first item didnt have a lot of issues, the belt slid through the buckle fine without a lot of rubbing on the sides. It took a little effort to flip the buckle to use the other side of the belt, but thats the way it should be. The new belt has trouble sliding through the buckle, but with time it gets better as it wears in. The back side of the buckle is a different color than the previous version, leading me to believe that it is different. The most noticeable part is how much easier it is to flip the buckle. Unfortunately, that means when you were this belt at the appropriate setting, the buckle is slightly extended and creates a rattling noise when you walk. In fact, every step creates a little rattle like change and keys mixing in your pocket. I dont believe this is due to a defective belt that I may have received, it seems like an issue with the design of it. Its still a nice looking belt and is fine for use in particular areas, but may not be ideal in a quiet office. 2 MONTH UPDATE: The belt looks the same, but it actually rattles more. Id stay away from this belt. While it does look nice, its a poor quality belt.

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