I like the belt. I've worn it most days for a few weeks and it seems like it will wear well. If it doesn't, I'll update my review.
The belt has a nice feel to it - I think it is two full leather straps with something else in the middle for support, and the buckle works really nicely to give a comfortable fit. At 1-1/2", mission belts seem to be the widest of this type of belt out there, and while that is narrower than I prefer for a casual belt, that width can work for casual and formal settings. Competitors are even narrower - too narrow for casual wear.
I tried 2 competitor belts - slidebelt and fire kiln (or something similar to that). The slidebelt is a ratchet system where you pull open on the actual buckle instead of a little tab just below the buckle. The slidebelt Buckle system seems "cooler" - it's sleeker, but I think that feeling is mainly in my head, as no one sees the little tab on the mission belt. Visually and as far as how well they work, it is probably the same. The slidebelt ratchet is held closed with a spring, while the mission belt uses a magnet. Maybe the mission belt system is sturdier, but both buckles will probably last a long time. The mission belts are offered in two widths, which was the difference-maker for me -ultimately, I returned the slidebelt because it was just too narrow for casual wear. The slidebelt comes in 3 varieties of leather. I got the lowest quality of slidebelt leather, which made the price within a few dollars of the mission belt. The leather quality of this slidebelt and the mission belt seemed the same - not a high quality leather, but sufficient. one of my 2 mission belt buckles is matte black, as was the slidebelt buckle I tested. Both looked really nice.
The fire kiln brand I tried uses the same type of buckle as the mission belt and my initial reaction was that the buckle was the the same, but the belt was such a terrible, bendy plastic that I didn't really focus on the buckle. The strap was also too narrow (like the slidebelt). I gave that belt a poor review based solely on the strap, but when the company wrote me to explain that based on complaints, they revised their description so it no longer refers to the strap as being leather, I redid my review. If you don't care about the strap being leather and want a narrow belt, this brand may be more attractive since the buckle seems on par with mission, but the full belt is less money.
if you're looking for a shade of brown, mission belt has more shades Than slidebelt. I had trouble finding the right one because the belts look different in the various, available pictures, so here's my tip for you with browns - based on my experience with the mocha, chocolate, and dark brown straps, the photos mission provides of the guy wearing the belt most accurately shows the color; the photos of the belt by itself are not as accurate for judging what the color will look like in real life.
I bought the black with the iron buckle and the dark brown with a "swat black" buckle, which is more of a matte black. the buckles are interchangeable and I'm really happy with my choices. The look of the iron buckle is really cool for a casual look and is not nearly as rough as it looks in the photo. If there was a "formal to casual" scale where a shiny silver buckle is a "1" - most formal, and the buckle in the picture is a "10," then I'd say the real iron buckle is a Is definitely "casual only" but it looks really nice. It probably would be similar with the bronze buckle. The swat black can be used for either, formal or casual, so if you really want a single buckle that can work in all situations, swat black is probably the way to go. With both of these, the mission belt logo is either not visible or not noticeable. The black and dark brown belts look good with both buckles. I did not like the mocha or chocolate with the iron buckle, but they looked nice with the swat black.
Mission belt customer service was nice and responsive. I Did experience "quality Control" problems. With the iron buckle had to order the belt 3 times to get a good buckle. The first 2 had weird discoloration on them. Customer service was helpful and would have sent a replacement, but it was faster to rebuy and return through Amazon. What I learned that both "problem" buckles were made in the single facility that stocks the Amazon warehouse in Hillsborough County, FL. The 3rd time I ordered the belt, I worked it to get one from a different facility. When I ordered a brown belt with swat blswat strap, I received a white belt with swat buckle one time and a cloth blue strap with a matte silver buckle another time. Fwiw, the silver buckle seemed nice, and could also work in casual and formal situations, but I do not think the cloth belt would be comfortable - it's a nice nylon (I think) material on the outside with a layer of plastic on the inside that I think would cause sweating and discomfort, but maybe it needs to be that way to support the ratchet system. If I were going to go with a nonleather casual belt, I'd probably take a closer look at Grip6.
Overall, I like the width of the mission strap better than others I've seen and mission is like the quality of the leather as much or more than other ratchet belts I tried although it is definitely a lower quality leather than the regular belts I am used to. I expect the belt and buckle to wear well; I really like the look of the iron And swat black buckles; and customer service was very responsive and helpful.
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| Strap Material | Genuine Leather | Genuine Leather | Italian Full-Grain Leather | Nylon Webbing | Canvas | Genuine Leather |
| Belt Width | 40mm | 35mm | 35mm & 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 30 mm |
| Interchangeable Buckles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assorted Colors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sizes | Up To a 56" Waist | Up To a 56" Waist | Up To a 42" Waist | Up To a 56" Waist | Up To a 56" Waist | Up to a 42" Waist |
| Gender | Mens | Mens | Mens | Mens | Mens | Womens |
Comparing Your Old Belt With A Mission Belt
Why Choose A Mission Belt?
Standard belts are made in standard lengths with holes 1 inch apart resulting in belts that are sometimes too long, too tight, or too loose. But we all need different sizes that aren't normally 1 inch apart! Mission Belt has revolutionized the belt by removing those standard fixed buckles and holes. Our belts use a ratcheting system to allow you to customize your perfect fit by making 1/4 inch micro adjustments and we paired it with easy-to-use, stylish buckles to lock your belt in place and a quick release lever. It's time to throw away those old saggy belts and start fresh with a perfectly fitting Mission Belt.
How A Mission Belt Works
Innovative Design As Seen On The Hit Show Shark Tank
Using a Mission Belt is easy. The tip of the belt inserts into the ratchet belt buckle, where a locking mechanism holds the belt in place from the back. You will hear the click, click, click sound of the belt as you find the perfect fit. Did you get it too tight? Don't worry, just hold down the release lever and let out a notch or two. When you are ready to remove the belt, just press the small metal lever on the bottom of the buckle, and the belt slides right out.
How To Resize Your Mission Belt
Don't Limit Yourself To Standard Belt Sizes
Resizing a Mission Belt is fast and easy. Simply lift the clasp, remove the buckle, measure the length that is right for you (be sure not to cut too much) and cut the strap. Then reinsert the strap into the buckle and close the clasp. Now you have the perfect custom-sized belt for your waist.
Why Is Mission Belt The Perfect Belt?
Mix & Match For Any Occasion
While the classic brown and leather belts belong in every closet, don't limit your wardrobe to just the basics. Use our belts to mix & match different straps and buckles to create the perfect belt for every occasion. Be classic or bold depending on your mood. With the Mission Belt you will always show up with style.
Variety Of Materials
Wherever life takes you, we have the belt for you! Show up to that special occasion in our quality Italian leather belts or hold up your pants while hiking a beautiful trail with our durable Nylon belts. Choose from Full-Grain Italian Leather, Genuine Leather, Nylon, or Canvas belts in a variety of colors & sizes.
The Perfect Fit With Our No Holes Design
Hold your pants up with style with the Mission Belt. Get the perfect fit every time with our revolutionary no holes design. You will no longer be distracted by your pants falling down or feeling like your belt is digging into you. You will love how comfortable our belts are.
Adjustable Belts
Have you ever found yourself between belt sizes? Don't worry, with The Mission Belt you can adjust the length of your belt in a few easy steps to get the perfect size for you. With a belt this comfortable you will forget you are wearing it, that is until someone compliments you on it.
Lasted for two years before it broke
I wore this belt almost daily for two years. Today one of the rivets fell out. The ratchet mechanism worked consistently and easily. The buckle got pretty scuffed, but the leather held up remarkably well. It experienced bowing just like all other belts do, but there were very few marks on the leather. The other annoying feature is the teeth on the clasp would sometimes open and the buckle would fall off of the belt part. I kept having to reattach it, and eventually cut a centimeter off the belt to remake the holes, in an attempt for it to grab more. It helped, but eventually the buckle started falling off again. Planning on purchasing again, because I think a belt that works well and costs $50 is fair. Would have like to get 3-4 years out of it, but I'll accept 2 years.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017Size: Large (36 - 38)Color: Iron Buckle & Black LeatherVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
- Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016Size: Small (28 - 32)Color: Steel Buckle & Black LeatherVerified Purchase
I have always had a problem finding the right belt for me. I have a fairly small waist and it is difficult to find a belt between 28-32 that fits correctly, looks good and does not have a lot of extra material. The ratcheting style of the belt allows me to adjust as needed without having to worry about finding a hole on the buckle with could be too tight or too loose. Also, being able to customize the length of the belt is a good feature. All you have to do is cut off any excess, making sure you don't cut off too much, then put it back together. Cutting the material just requires a pair of good shears and the cut end is hidden well within the belt buckle. The leather is not too rigid so when you roll it, it stays rolled. I have been using this belt for about 2 months now and plan on replacing my entire belt collection with Misson's other buckles and belts.
Great belt if you have an in between waist size.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016
Cons: Belt buckle scratches easily, when I recieved the belt, the scratches were already present. Unlocking the belt to take it off/loosen it sometimes takes a couple tries.
Pros: Customize to fit, interchangeable buckles and belt colors/material, good quality leather for the price.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024Size: Medium (33 - 35)Color: Gun Metal Buckle & Black LeatherVerified Purchase
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Client d'AmazonReviewed in France on September 27, 2021
Bon produit
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|DVD|Reviewed in Germany on October 25, 2016
habe es in Shark Tank gesehen...
Size: Custom (up to 56)Color: Gold Buckle & Blue LeatherVerified Purchase - Toon LadReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2017
Awesome belts!!
Size: Small (28 - 32)Color: Steel Buckle & Black LeatherVerified Purchase - Nathan GagnonReviewed in Canada on November 15, 2021
Nice belt, amazing customer service!
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andreaReviewed in Italy on June 13, 2018
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