CHAOREN Ratchet Belt Replacement Strap 1 3/8”, Leather Belt Strap for 40MM Slide Click Buckle

These are good value and high quality ratcheting style belts, and fit all of my 1 3/8” ratcheting buckles in different styles. This is a review of the “black and dark brown” two belt combo. Other than different colors/textures, I’m really only looking for a few things on these ratcheting dress belts: 1) Thick enough backing for longer life/durability, as opposed to lower quality, thinner belts. 2) Shorter length from tip to start of the ratcheting strip. Less than 3”, instead of some lower quality, older generation types that have around 4.4”. 3) The traditional tapered and squared off tips that most dress belts have, instead of some of the weird circular or non-tapering, straight cutoff tips I’ve seen. These meet all of my requirements. The belts use a thick enough backing to feel durable, they’re actually a little difficult to attach to the newer style ratcheting buckles that have 5 teeth - they’re thick enough that the teeth are harder to punch through than lower quality, thinner belts - which feels more secure after they’re attached. They have the traditional tapering tip, and the ratcheting strip is of the newer, shorter generation - this one starting at 2.57”. The shorter start of the ratcheting strip from the tip is important for the practical adjustability for anyone using these when tucking in their shirts - since you don’t want more than 6” going past the keeper of the buckle (the limit before it starts looking sloppy), having the start of the inside ratcheting strip shorter means at the first ratchet (loosest) setting, there is 2.5” going past the keeper, so you can go up to 3.5” tighter and still be within that 6” limit. Compare that to some of the lower quality, older generation ratcheting belts that start their strip at 4.43”, which translates to 4.55” extending past the keeper at the loosest setting. On those belts, the practical adjustability is less than 1.5” tighter. This is why if you’re going to be using these belts when tucking in your shirt, the total length of the ratcheting strip matters a lot less than how quickly the strip starts from the tip of the belt. If you’re not tucking in your shirt, then the length past the keeper doesn’t matter, and you also wouldn’t care about what the belt looks like since nobody would see it. Texture on both of these is very smooth, which is what I wanted. Regarding the color of the “dark brown” - I would describe it as more of a brown with a slight reddish tint. While it’s not oxblood by any means, it’s slightly redder than other brown belts I have from other brands. A few comparison pics included. All in all, I’m happy with the purchase and I’ve become a fan of the brand. Every item so far has been consistently high quality and met expectations.

Excellent quality leather and very comfortable to adjust. Feels sturdy and elegant — great value for the price.

I have used several types of belts but this one is the best I've ever used I give it a five because it does what it's supposed to do and it's very cost efficient good quality lasts a while when you're belt needs tightening you can tighten it by shortening the size but it is absolutely great I love the belt also it is easy to release it when you need to remove it

Should have measured before I bought this is slightly thinner than my buckle, but it still fits and still functions so I'm happy. Good quality and no issues with the ratchet system.

These are great replacements for the racheting style belts. My grandson had a business reselling the buckle and belt sets, and while the buckles seem to last forever, the belts do eventually wear out. These replacements are nicely made and have held up quite well.

Great belt.

Replaced a belt that had cracked.fit perfect and works great with my buckle

Love the way these belts work, I just wish they were more durable. Bought 2 and both started showing cracks in leather after about 2 months. Kept wearing them until they finally broke and got about 6 months out of each one.

Good

Shorter than expected but should be ok.

Beautiful belt. I love the feel of the leather. Nice and big, I can wrap it around my neck twice

facilitaron todo para perforar y cortar. todo está indicado al revés del cinturón. Tiene una zona plástica en donde por lógica, es más fácil perforar para hacer los orificios de tu cinturón. yo usé como plantilla otro que tenía.

Very good product