Lavemi Men's Real Leather Ratchet Dress Casual Belt, Cut to Exact Fit,Elegant Gift Box

These are awesome belts- I love the ratchet mechanism, it offers outstanding fit adjustment and is very easy to put on and to release. I have two of these belts in black that I bought 2 years ago from Amazon because I was intrigued about the ratchet mechanisms and wanted to test them out. I bought one for every day use and one to keep back for dressier occasions. I have worn one belt literally every day for the past 2 years and it has worn exceptionally well. The leather is very high quality, there is no discoloration and no scratches or creases on the leather, the buckle has also held up extremely well, there are a few minor surface scratches which are expected on a buckle worn daily- but they are barely noticeable. I just now purchased 2 more belts because I needed brown belts as well. I am absolutely satisfied with these belts and I love the ratchet mechanisms- I got rid of all my traditional buckle style belts as I feel these are so much more superior in function, comfort and durability.

THE only part of the belt that does not last damage well is scratches on the full-metal buckle, but that's inherent to all belts of this type so it's not out of the ordinary. Casual wear should see a long life. I wore this belt as a stylish work belt in both white collar, highly-mobile environment, and daily west in an industrial kitchen. A quick wipe of any soil and scent removal and I can take the belt off my work pants, and wear it to a nice dinner. Simple & plain design that is stylish and workplace compatible gives lots of versatility. The belt is like a ratcheting cinch with a release lever, usability is better than any other belt I've owned. The design of the locking mechanism means there will be virtually no wear/weathering on the face (outward) side, like with clamps or peg-hole types. And because of that the belt lasts a LONG time with no significant signs of wear. It will last YEARS looking like new if you wear it casually/lightly. If you buy all the colors you want and rotate, you can get probably 4+ years of of them I think. You do have to cut the belt to size, but that means it will be a perfect fit. If not, you cut it. Be sure to burn frays and also cut LONGER than you need. Both for mistakes and also, eventually, the teeth locking in the buckle end (cut side) will loosen and the belt will start slipping off the buckle, you can extend the service life by re-cutting if you have room. The only reason I'm replacing is because I don't have room to cut any more without making it look mis-sized, and the new buckle will be packed away until the current one breaks... if it even can break (no significant signs of possible mechanical failure). My current buckle has many, many scratches but is only noticeable up close because the metal is also black like the coating (your buckle may vary). Honestly, if anyone's looking that close at the buckle it probably won't matter that it has scratches, and they're probably just using it as an excuse to look at something else ;) You can even scour thre buckle and intentionally give it a weathered look if you don't mind. Also a GREAT belt if you have goals of losing weight, as you can re-cut to your new size as you size-down. If you're considering, just buy it. You won't regret it.

These belts a great! I just bought my second one, replacing the first, but the first one lasted for years after daily use. The mechanism still worked fine, but the strap was just worn out over time. I would never go back to a belt with preset holes, this offers complete adjustability and comfort. Thanks!

UPDATE: Changed from 5 star to 4 star. The belt buckle comes off pretty frequently if the belt is shaken. Example, putting pants on with the belt still in the belt loops. Overall, I'm VERY happy with this product. I have just recieved this belt so I cannot speak to the durability. The belt comes in a nice black box with "Dante" embossed on the top. Inside, the belt is in two parts. The leather belt itself and the buckle. The belt: It comes extremely long but this is because it's meant to be cut and sized to you. The directions recommend cutting the belt 9" longer than your waist size. More if you would like additional length. The belt is easy to cut with everyday scissors. What I liked was the belt already came with markings at measurements between ~42 and 51 inches on the inside of the belt, making it extremely easy to cut the correct length. My only gripe with the belt portion is that the leather feels a LITTLE thin, however, this is me being very picky. The belt thickness is 4/5 stars. The buckle: There are so many great styles but I chose Black Style17. The buckle has a good weight to it. The grooves to the top and bottom are deep enough that you can tell they're there and the centerpiece is smooth and holds the right amount of shine. The locking system works well and allows you to get that perfect fit where a traditional leather belt makes you pick a hole that may not be the best fit. My only problem with the buckle lock system is that it can be a little difficult to losen the belt after it's on. I attribute this to inexperience with the mechanism, though. I'm very happy with this purchase and I feel that it's a classy belt at a great bargain.

Update May 7, 2021: It's been almost 3 years. This belt is still worn daily. It's looking a bit scratched up, but the mechanism still works like it was brand new. The belt is separating in places and falling apart. I've had to cut additional pieces off the buckle end of the belt because the teeth that hold the buckle to the belt stopped gripping the belt and would fall off at inopportune times. All in all, I've worn this belt, daily -- even throughout the pandemic -- for 36 days short of 3 years and it still is wearable and the mechanism works like new, but it is worn, and it is time to replace it. I will buy another one just like it. Update May 17, 2019: It's been almost 1 year. This belt has been worn daily. For the most part, it still looks and works like new. But I have one complaint that I didn't have a year ago. The buckle portion has started falling off the belt every few days or so. The teeth that grab the end of the belt no longer hold it securely. I will need to cut another half inch off the end and re-seat the teeth into the end of the belt so it holds it tight again. No stars removed from my review. End of Update. I LOVE this belt. I will wear a belt until if falls apart. For me, that's often 3 to 5 years of everyday use. Then comes the time to buy a new belt and I can never remember how to size a belt. Is it my waist size? Is it an inch or two longer or shorter? I just never remember. This belt is truly a one size fits all and it's up to me to cut it to size. The instructions in the product description said to add 9 inches to my waist size and cut the belt at that length. The instructions that came with the belt, said to add 7 inches to my waist size and cut the belt at that length. I chose to err on the side of caution and add 9 inches to my waist size and make the cut there. I figured that I could always cut it again if it was too long. Well, with waist + 9 inches, it really is too long, but I've been wearing it like that for a few weeks now. When the belt was brand new, I could hear the crispness of the ratchet. But now with a few weeks of wear, the ratchet sound is much quieter. I'm hopeful that it just means that it's getting broken in, not worn out. But still, I've got another couple of inches to cut off, so if it wears out, I can cut it again, which will move the spot where the ratchet catches and it should work like new again. I would definitely buy this belt again. I might even buy a couple others in different colors. And certainly they would make good gifts.

Wear both regularly. Lov'em. Looks great for casual or formal. Would purchase again.

A belt. That's all you needed right? You went on Amazon, searched belt and this was one of the first products that showed up. OVER 2800+ reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars. Cool. Seems like a good product. You don't even read the reviews. You just buy it. Now, your mistake was thinking this was some ordinary belt. The package comes, All you have to do is unwrap it and wear it. But man, it's not that simple. This is a Ratchet belt with an Automatic Buckle. And it's the perfect belt for the entrepreneur or the person who just has to solve problems. It's the perfect belt for someone who's committed to figuring out complicated instructions. It's the perfect belt for the man who's too proud to ask for directions. So he reads the map with intense focus and determination to figure his way out. It's a belt after my own heart. If you just want a belt that already has predetermined waist size. A belt that's just stuck in the rat race. Then go to Macy's. The Dante Men's Leather Ratchet Dress Belt with Automatic Buckle doesn't play by the rules and doesn't care about predetermined pant sizes. It adjusts to your hips and how you move perfectly. This belt is about about freedom and comfort whenever you want. You can decide to cut it and adjust to the perfect length you want. The release and ratchet cinch and click with ease. I'll admit, trying to wear this belt was complicated at first, the instructions were overwhelming and not that clear. Just like me trying to start a business. But once I stuck with it, gathered some patience. It all began to fit perfectly. This is a Ratchet belt with an Automatic Buckle is the belt for the person that likes total comfort, freedom to adjust and freedom to move how he sees fit. And you don't mind having to work a little hard for that. Seriously, what are you reading this review for, just buy the belt. It's worth it. P.S. just have your scissors and a lot of patience ready because I never thought belts came with instructions. But I'm glad this one does.

I have been looking for a belt just like this without knowing it until I found it! My weight fluctuates up and down rather drastically. The only kind of belt that I can rely on is the stretch kind. However, you *cannot* wear it as a dress belt. Unfortunately, dress belts do not usually come to fit *ANY* size, and often the holes leave the belt a little too loose or a little too tight, which is aggravating. And then I read the description of this belt: It tightens by RATCHETING!! Brilliant! AND it is reasonably priced. I bought one, and am so thrilled with the buckle options and especially how simple it is to fit PERFECTLY, I bought a 2nd one to give to a friend for Christmas. I've rarely been so excited and appreciative of such a practical item. GREAT PRODUCT! I cannot recommend it more highly! P.S. I gave the belt to my friend Christmas Eve and he wore it to a family Christmas party today. He called afterwards and confessed that at first he thought, "Oh. A belt. Meh!" But now that he's worn it, he gets how great it is. He could not say enough about it, just like me. He also pointed out a feature that shows what amazing attention to details the company makes. They tool on the reverse side of the belt a *guide* to show where to cut it for your waist size. That really is a perfect touch that further distinguishes this particular belt. I pointed out that they have a terrific selection of buckles to choose from, and since I ordered his belt with the same buckle I had chosen, he might want to see if there was a design he would like more. He told me he can't imagine a better design than the one he has. The is a great belt, brilliantly designed in every regard, and once again, at a truly reasonable price. I am really beyond a "satisfied customer;" I am a big fan! You need to check it out!

Good & Average

This belt is nice and tight and its so easy to take off the belt

Horrible product. The product top layer just came off on wearing it for the first time, very bad quality.

Easy to change the length extra comfortable and durable

Great quality