Marino Men’s Comfort Click Ratchet Belt with Traditional Look - Genuine Leather with Linxx Adjustable Buckle - 1.38" Width

Color, quality and craftsmanship of the belt are terrific Very easy to trim and size for my waist. Can't best it. You've a great product here.

Very comfortable

I ordered the flat black finish buckle and belt after trying a pair of Chaoren ratchet belts and liking them. These are the first ratchet belts I've owned. I'm writing this review to compare the Chaoren and Mio Marino. So far I like them a lot. I use them every day, and like others find them fast, easy, convenient. I've not had good luck with conventional belts lasting, maybe I pull them in too tight, but I find the surface cracks and before long they don't look good, especially where the holes are. These ratchet belts don't have the holes obviously, and since you never bend them way back to fasten, so far they have held up like new.I do like how fast you can pull the lever and it pops open. The ad says the buckle is light, it certainly is NOT. The weight of the buckle does tend to pull the belt down a bit in front if worn loosely. But then again, the buckle seems pretty heavy duty and substantial. I prefer the Chaoren belt over the Mio Marino, but only because the track that the buckle engages, is extended closer to the tip, so I have only a small stub protruding out the buckle. Personal preference. You can see what I'm talking about in the picture. Otherwise, I think the same factory probably makes these, as the buckle mechanics are completely identical, and the straps are stitched and made identically. Even the gift boxes they came in are very similar.The replacement straps should work in either buckle too, as they are the same in width and thickness. I got the 1 and 1/8th width by the way, these belts are also sold in a 1 and 3/8th, so be sure you are ordering what you want.Are they leather? I think the underside is, I think the finished outer layer is synthetic. I took the part I cut off (remember you cut these to length yourself, you'll want some heavy scissors, I used tin snips) and put a flame to it and it sure seemed like the surface (outer) layer melted and smelled like burning rubber. But then there is some kind of artificial filler between the inner and out layers.They both are cut to fit (go long at first and try it), then the strap is slid into the buckle and you flip down a latch with teeth that hold it. They've stayed attached with no issues so far, and if it pulls the end of the belt off I guess I can trim a little and resnap it down. See the closeup pics.So yes, I really like the ratchet idea, I liked the Chaoren because the track goes nearer the tip, and otherwise the Chaoren and Mio Marino are pretty much identical, at least the ones I got.Finally, give me a "useful" click if this helped you out.

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Add an inch. I loved this belt otherwise

What I like about the belts, you can adjust after eating a huge meal. I just had figure out how to loosen them. I will be buying the belts again in about color. Thank you for a great product.

I've ordered these belts over the years and like them. The leather material is not that great and cracks over a shorter time quicker than other belts I've had. But, the pricing is low and reflects the belt quality. My concern was that color shown and rec'd not the same. Pictures showed darker brown, got lighter brown with same tag.Was going to return, but for the price just kept.

I had the droopy pants problem (not that droopy pants problem - I'm in my 60's) and this belt solved it. The fine ratcheting makes all the difference. Looks well-made and stylish. Very happy.

The buckle was a bit difficult to attach as the leather was tough and we couldn't get it fixed and through the leather with just our hands. We solved the problem by one of us holding the leather through the buckle whilst the other, using a small hammer and a thick wad of kitchen paper, hammered the spiked hinge until it was at an angle and couldn't be pulled back. Once that was done, we put it in a vice and gently eased the spiked hinge into place, making sure the front part of the buckle, where the belt passed through, was clear of the vice and a thick wad of kitchen paper protected the front of the buckle from any scratches.Now it has been fixed, we are both extremely pleased with the product. No more extra, unsightly holes in the belt, adjusts easily on the ratchets, looks and good and feels very comfortable to wear.I have a rather large waist, so we did not cut any off before attaching the belt and it is fine, with enough of extra in the length so it can be laced through the loops on the trousers.Brilliant product and glad we bought two - one brown and one black.

The belt is very high quality and very comfortable. I really like the "open" ratchet buckle. I think it makes the belt look more attractive overall. It is certainly less bulky and easier to operate than some other ratcheting belts. (I have four others.) What has really impressed me about the belt is the company, Mio Marino. Sadly, my belt arrived with a small gouge in the leather. I contacted the company using the email address in the box. They responded promptly and agreed to replace the belt, sending one out right away. Great value belt and great company! Highly recommended.

A big improvement on traditional belt design where you get a lot of wear and tear on one notch.The ratchet system makes it quick and easy to adjust, after a heavy meal or two days spent locked in a cargo container.The set up is simple and easy and the style is very appealing. I have already bought two.

Once you’ve tried a ratchet belt you’ll never go back. Love this belt - it looks really smart and expensive, and is so practical. Just brilliant!

A smart looking belt. The ratchet is very easy to use and reliable. I've only been using it a week though but build looks sturdy.