Belts: Ratchet Belts, Traditional Belts, No Belts? | Anson, Kore, Slide Belt Review and More

[@The_Kavalier]

Forgot to mention it in the video but NEVER mismatch leather colors - shoes and belts. Not sure I need to say that in 2020 but black=black | brown=brown

[@locutusdborg126]

Sansabelt slacks?

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

I heard that only applies when you wear a suit? In that case they literally need to be the same color, but I heard if you’re going for a casual look then they don’t have to exactly match? For example, if you wear some dark wash jeans with a button up, and your shoes are light brown, but you are wearing a dark brown belt, is that ok?

[@onixtheone]

what about Polished belts with non polished shoes?

[@G1CAAAAEO]

05:12 What kind of jeans are you wearing there mate?

[@errolmacdonald3256]

@@onixtheone Did you actually mean Polish belts? Or were you just capitalizing like Trump?

[@902will]

My man has been doing his squats. Ass to grass, gents.

[@The_Kavalier]

Thank you for noticing 🤗

[@1956paterson]

Remember from childhood in the 1960s men wearing side adjusters with buttons on the side with overlap front tab with Latchet. These pants or trousers are almost impossible to find today.

[@johnsinclair7733]

Robert Placer I refuse to buy dress trousers without the extended button tab in the front. To me, they aren’t truly dress trousers.

[@mountainstatematt271]

The last few times I’ve suited up I have actually thought it looked much better but I still had the belt loop problem as you suggested. The first time I heard someone suggest skipping the belt I thought it sounded crazy, but as my style preferences have changed over the years I’ve really started to appreciate the clean look of not having a belt.

[@Hengel_Andrews]

They need to make the belt loop 1 or two channels around the waist that open to the front and back or just the front of the pant.

[@scdobserver835]

How come your future self looks younger than the current one? What blackmagic are you invoking?!

[@kongmw]

I bet it’s the secret Stryx stuff he’s developing 😂

[@Ikari777]

That and maybe his "weekend style" hair!

[@The_Kavalier]

All about that braces life now. Bring on the suspenders.

[@Ikari777]

Which braces do you have or are planning to checkout? Johan has some nice stuff as you know. Have five pairs from him and couple from Rampley, both Thurston sourced and gorgeous.

[@The_Kavalier]

@@Ikari777 Yes Johan's and Albert Thurstons. Oliver Wicks did a cool collection with AT as well.

[@Ikari777]

@@The_Kavalier I saw that! Working with Mike on my first suit with Oliver Wicks! Hope you can work the tie, is it long enough or touch short?

[@RewriteTheCode]

My favorite men’s style channel

[@stwelve]

I have been a loyal fan of Anson Belts for several years now and also was disappointed in the lack of more premium leather. Suppose I need to go to their website now and get a couple of new straps!

[@griffin955]

That phallic thumbnail is hilarious 😂

[@chusamusic1409]

😂😂😂

[@EricRubio7]

Can’t unsee it now

[@The_Kavalier]

That was an accident HAHAHHAA

[@theunityofknowledge2887]

I was thinking about trying belts from Thursday Boots, Beckett and Simonon, and Corter Leather. It would be interesting to see how they compare to Allen Edmonds. Seems like the natural brands to look at next for this channel. Cheers.

[@rtwo8619]

I used to own a few anson belts and transitioned back to “regular” belts since (notwithstanding this improvement in leather quality which is much much needed), I always thought the “problem” with traditional belts was always over stated and exaggerated for marketing purposes. Unless you’re yoyoing in weight on a regular basis you don’t need micro adjustments. The mechanism is also chunky as you said and way less elegant than a classic belt.

[@stevenjm12]

Idk my go to is the Anson belt. I am fairly skinny and I can adjust the belt much better to my waist than a traditional belt

[@spotsill]

My problem with ratchet belts is the mechanical buckle is leaving scratches in the leather so the leather does get wear marks just like a regular belt.

[@stevenjm12]

@@spotsill it's on the backside of the belt though

[@spotsill]

Steven Jacob i know but there must be a sharp edge in the front of the buckle because it is getting small scratches on the black leather on the front. I have several of both kinds in the end it’s about matching the leathers more than the type of belt .

[@mercerislander1]

Would also add- if wearing button tab suspenders, brown leather tabs go with brown leather shoes; black leather tabs go with black leather shoes. Have a few vintage suspenders that are all leather (1" wide or less); same color rules apply.

[@krollic]

I don't like belts or belt loops. Braces or side adjusters or both are the way to go. Braces are way more comfortable, more flattering, keep the pants at the right height, visually elongate, keep your shirt flat against your body and just far better with a suit or vest/waistcoat

[@rogerhuston8287]

I think my first slide belt I got for my cub scout belts almost 45 years ago. When I was in the Navy we had slide belts as well. Glad to see it's catching on again.

[@MaxMansfield]

I would say Kore belts are the best out there. I don't buy any other belt these days. Super durable and convenient.

[@StanfordChiou]

4:49 Apparently the future wears a fringe.

[@gmatt2498]

loving the slider belts! the only belt i would ever purchase.

[@BiGDAWG_7]

The future kavi hair looks cooler u should do that look with casual wear

[@romangarcia3997]

I think these Kore belts are very nice! I really love these belts because they give you more of a precise fitting around the waist! Without having to create new holes in your belt. My weight fluctuates all the time from working out so this belt is a must have in my book! Great belt!

[@davidpeixoto45]

I bought recently 2 belts from Kore. I was really impressed by the great quality of the product. Very robust. And they look great.

[@jamesrogers7426]

Love Kore Essential belts. I have three of them now and I will only wear these belts from now on.

[@GutturalReef]

Not gonna lie, I dig the surprise updated unquaffed hair

[@johnm5615]

Kavalier thanks for the honest review. I do prefer the Kore version when asked. I should say that I own a lot of these kind of ratcheting belts with no holes because they are all better than belts with the holes but some are better than others for sure. For me I prefer the quality and design of kore version. The only issue I had with them is they make regular fashion belts and gun belts which can get confusing and they do not have free shipping. My older brother got a canvas tan gun belt that rathcets and he swears by it.

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

I just use a braided leather belt, holes are about 3/8 of an inch apart, way closer than the typical 1 inch spacing on your 5-7 hole belts which are usually too tight or too lose, makes you wish the holes were spaced out at only 1/2 an inch instead.

[@jroark101]

I agree you can’t do the no belt look if wearing pants with a belt loop. However, dress pants with no belt looks just incomplete IMO.

[@Ikari777]

That was the first thing we talked about at Menfluential, was the new belts, specifically that calf-skin belt! I'm definitely going to grab the brown and hope they eventually release an Oxblood or burgundy calf too! Agree on all your points Jon, like usual. I always do side adjusters and brace buttons on every trouser, save denim. But I do wear denim a lot and am embarking on finding well fitting quality Selvedge denim in higher rise soon!

[@The_Kavalier]

Give me suspenders or give me nothing

[@johndanger969]

I own several brands of track belts in my collection. Most are solid and better than regular belts. My overall fav is kore. the suspenders, pull-up pants and crocodile belts make it feel like im in an 80's vid now you just need a swatch.

[@taylorshold7955]

Personally, I don't like the no belt look and have been using the Anson belts for over a year now and really love them.

[@michaelrutledge3750]

I’ll have to try the slide belts. I like your new hair style, too.

[@durakis]

I have four Anson and four Slide Belts. And like he said the ratchet-style is great but the buckle is very heavy and the leather looks and feels very cheap. But, all I wear now is the ratchet belts, I need to find better colors to match my AE collection

[@drhreigns3045]

Getting better and better my friend 💯

[@PKDN215]

Slide type belts can definitely wear out! I’ve been using them for years and the originals i had weren’t the best quality, the leather still warped from being worn or banged against things.

[@conner2193]

Agree Kore seems like the best in my experiences because I bought several ratchet belt brands last year and I really prefer them over my regular belts that I never wear. I can say that I prefer the Kore brand with better quality. I found they wear best.

[@willlevine9692]

Thanks, Jon. I will check into beltless slacks. Even though it does seem To be an unfinished look If your oats fit I don’t mind going without a belt. I have a few belts from Anson currently.

[@MonkyPocks01]

I adore slidebelts. Thanks for showcasing them. Ohh and that waist tho!!

[@apisDei]

Leather belts are so stiff and cut you when you sit down. I bought an Arcade belt and never looked back since. Softer fabric is much more comfortable than leather.

[@stevedapirate5]

I honestly didn't love my trackline gunbelt. I wasn't able to change the buckles out more than a few times because it kinda wore out the belts end.

[@kongmw]

side-tabs!

[@The_Kavalier]

Cleeeeeean

[@ThunderRazorYT]

Completely agree that if your pants have belt loops then you should wear a belt!

[@ejm6122]

What are your impressions on the famous leather braided belt? I fell in love with my first one I bought in high school (freshman year) I have been collecting them since. From polo, colehann, and the old Canterbury ladie a bazillion years ago.

[@errolmacdonald3256]

The Kav didn't reply?? They're brilliant! But they used to be fragile and get stretched out & raggedly where you peg the prong. But I recently bought a brown, a maroon & a black that are way more substantial than those old ones and I'm happy again.

[@peterschuster6663]

Beltless and high waisted all the the way. Even my denim jeans have either side tabs or Gurkha style closure. I own only one brown fabric belt for ultra casual outfits. I'm a short dude and a high waist without a belt make my legs look longer and leaner.

[@Wilfmott]

Peter Schuster beltless isn’t an option when you’re carrying a heavy metal gun on your hip. I’ve only found beltman to have the strength for that

[@phillydoo781]

What about a Hermes style reversible, detachable buckle belts?

[@wardad5628]

I have an assortment of Anson belts and unfortunately the buckle mechanisms do wear out and stop working correctly. They would be perfect otherwise.

[@The_Kavalier]

I like the hardware on Kore a lot and they feel more solid than Anson. Worth grabbing one of those to just use on your existing belt collection

[@raym7291]

I have two of the kore belts in black and tan and one gray anson bellt too but the kore ones do seems like better quality. Sorry for saying so but I thought crocodile and calf skin belts were out style, unless 70 or over maybe.

[@jedwardoo]

I hope you review saddleback leather belt of $89-$99

[@The_Kavalier]

I've loved everything from Saddleback so far. Great call.

[@1956paterson]

I would like to design a pair of pants that a sansabelt with a non-metal belt adjuster and front tab showing no button.

[@pattgsm]

Don't give your idea away. Do it.

[@pjoy4962]

1:50 Mr Bean?😂

[@aleksander_bojaxhi]

Relatively new subscriber here, keep up the quality content. Would like to hear your opinion on Basic Rights shirts and pants. Judging by their site they look like an interesting brand. Just getting into wearing pants other than jeans and chinos any particular recommendations on where to buy introductory level pants ( With/without belt loop)?

[@Jebro439]

Cool video

[@rannierunsfast]

Can you review swimwear?

[@The_Kavalier]

Video in the works

[@rannierunsfast]

The Kavalier don’t be afraid to review the more adventurous styles lol, for us who like the wear the more revealing ones.

[@JustinHEMI05]

Are you aware of any "ratchet" belts that have "airport friendly" buckles, something like polymer buckles?

[@pattgsm]

TSA still directs you to remove belt, shoes, jackets, hats regardless.

[@JustinHEMI05]

@@pattgsm not in pre check.

[@The_Kavalier]

@@JustinHEMI05 I was going to mention this, worth having Pre-check just to keep your shoes and belt on.

[@joeymonaco5847]

Okay your hair down tho... that's a look!

[@cmac7118]

My side tabs stick out. Any hacks for that??

[@pattgsm]

Not sure if it works but you could try fashion anchors. Alternatively, and less expensive in the long term, would be to have your tailor trim some of the excess material or leave the excess and add fastener button to the waist and and add a button hole to the excess material.

[@The_Kavalier]

@@pattgsm I was going to mention fashion anchors too

[@JohnnyVichi]

FIRST AND KAVALIER IS NUMBER 1 !!!!!!!

[@The_Kavalier]

🖤🖤🖤

[@JoseJavierRR315]

Do you like high rise trousers?

[@The_Kavalier]

Yes definitely. As I've moved to side tabs I've also had higher and higher rise.

[@lrlevy]

If don't wear a. belt my pants fall down

[@The_Kavalier]

Suspenders!

[@AceHardy]

📝

[@DESMITH-du9uk]

DON'T BUY THE COPY CAT BELTS, KORE IS BETTER

[@McOuroborosBurger]

Funny iof you to assume we wear pants.

[@trvlr1173]

Great video, great information! BTW, your exercise routine is definitely working, flat stomach and nice butt.

[@honestcomments6060]

So beautiful and handsome, with beautiful body voice and face and really pleasant attitude.

[@The_Kavalier]

I appreciate your honesty 😁

[@davidpeixoto45]

I bought recently 2 belts from Kore. I was really impressed by the great quality of the product. Very robust. And they look great.