Ratchet Belt Roundup Featuring Kore, Anson, Mission And SlideBelts 

I've had my Kore belt for over 3 years and can say it’s the only belt I will wear. They look as good today as the day I bought them.

He comes home from work, takes off the slacks and puts the belt with holes away. Eventually, later that evening he clicks on RU-vid and just happens to watch THIS video...OH SNAP! Years of old belt knowledge has been tossed; time to place an order and get ultra-fresh!! Thanks for keeping me a step ahead of the masses yet again OG!

Thanks Jeff ! I never liked the buckles on "ratchet styled" belts, but I noticed the Core belt offers one that actually looks like a conventional style belt! I stopped wearing a belt for the most part about 25 years ago when I started having my suits and pants tailored.

Thanks for the info. Keep it coming! Waiting on Spring/Summer Swag!

I have Kore belts in black and gray. Belts are full grain and buckles real solid stainless steel. I've owned a few of these other belts and I agree with you the Kore are definitely the best in my opinion.

So I've been wearing the same Kore belt for 6 years straight. I bought mine back in June 2013 when they just launched the company on Kickstarter. It's the Evolve stainless buckle and black full-grain leather belt and I've been wearing it ever since. Never looked back. The belt finally began looking worn out so I ordered a new leather belt a couple of week's ago but kept my original buckle cause it still works good and looks great. But man... that original belt really held up with a lot of abuse! Seriously, I can't recommend Kore highly enough!

Woah. I was just searching online for ratchet belts and wouldn't you know it? The Style O.G. already's got me covered. Nice!

Ratchet belts FTW!!!! I have a black and a tan Mission belt, had them for about 2 years now and I absolutely love them. I wear them all the time and they still look new.

Interesting. Props to Kore for a) being stateside, b) focusing on 1 group and doing it well vs many groups and doing them mediocre. I'll have to check 'em out.

Great information on all of these brands! Thanks for the video!

Great roundup man, and I dig that shirt!

Just copped a KORE joint, good looks for the code O.G. you did your thing...Salute!

Thanks for the comparison. I been on the ratchet belts for about 6 months . Now I know who to go to for my next purchase

Most people confuse quality and grade. Grade is how good something is. Quality is how close is the product to the specifications as specified by the MFG. For several years I have used Mission Belts. When I first purchased mine, I was so impressed I ordered several as gifts. Later I realized that the grade (not quality) of the leather used by Mission Belts is a low grade. All of the belts I had purchased the leather started to crack within 2 years. After watching your video and reading several of the comments, I purchased 4 Kore belts. Much thanks for the great video!

I just got a second Kore belt, I had to have one in brown. First one I got in black and have worn it for two years now and would have to say it's the best belt I have ever had. It looks like it did the first day I put it on and I love all the adjustment it has. Get one you won't regret it.

I own 2 Kore belts and love them. Nice looking, comfortable, easy to adjust and the best quality. If you’re on the fence, just get one.

I came across ratchet belts a few years ago from some gun guys being that I'm a "CC". I LOVE, LOVE the support and they're very stylish.

Literally 2 minutes before you released this video I ordered a Mission belt off Amazon. Great minds think alike OG!

Jeff, Outstanding review of an oft overlooked fashion subject. Very informative.

I recently dropped my Slide belt and broke the buckle. I decided to replace it with a Kore essentials combo of one buckle and two belts, and I am glad I did. The Kore buckle is made of higher quality metal, and the belt does not detach from the buckle while putting on the belt as the slide belt did.

Great video OG ! Thank you

Didn't know they were called ratchet belts. My first and favorite is Mission. Great to know that I have other choices which I didn't know before.

Kore makes the perfect belt for me. Very very comfortable. Unlike any other belt I've ever used or owned. I tried one out first, loved it so much I bought 3 more. Now I have 2 casual (black and brown), and 2 dress (black and brown). I've thrown away (aka recycled) all my old belts now!!

I now own 7 Kore belts. They are very well made belts and superior to the old holed belts I used to wear. I wish I found Kore belts years ago. I've had 2 of them for 2 years and they still look new. No wear on them yet!

Great video, Jeff. I primarily use Anson ratchet belts. Thanks for introducing us to these other brands.

Recently lost weight. I had to replace all of my dress belts. I went with the Anson combo kit. I’ve been pleased with them.

Thanks I'mma check some out

Got a Kore mens dress belt and really loved it. Not going back to traditional belts with holes. The adjustment is so precise to your liking. The quality is superb and seems like it will last for a long time.

Kore also makes belts in od green, khaki and gray but that's only the nylon belts

Good job Jeff !! Keep up the good work

After purchasing and wearing a ratchet belt for a few months now, I can't see myself going back to a traditional belt. The fit is amazingly precise and the buckle doesn't damage the belt. Peace O.G

I love the kore essentials belts I've completely thrown out my closet and replace them all with some fashion and some gun belts form kore being able to adjust throughout the day is incredible it's one of those things will look at in the text books one day about how people used to wear belts with holes in them lol. Anyway the core essentials belt are incredible quality I give them to all my friends and family on birthdays and holidays one of my favorite uses is snowboarding I can loosen the belt for walking around but then tighten it when flying down the mountain

Nice and informative video. I will add a couple of points. First, the Kore Essentials belts, or at least mine, are designed with a polymer core to serve as holster belts. Secondly, SlideBelts now offers a "survival belt" with a tough synthetic strap and tool-laden buckle. You can also mate the "survival strap" with their regular "wide buckle", which is what I did. This is my all time favorite belt, so much so that I got all four strap colors. Though they are not marketed as holster belts, I use them that way and so far they hold up. The teeth are molded into the entire length of the strap. I agree with the video publisher that the SlideBelt buckles are the slickest of all.

I ordered a couple of SlideBelts. Can’t wait to try them out!

OG is right these kore belts are very cool. I got mine last week and don't want to take it off. thanks for the review sir.

Nice Belt Collection. I like the Traditional Belt Buckle. My Favorites are The Mission and The Slide Belts.

Over the past year I purchased five Kore belts....two leather gun belts in black and tan, a black tactical nylon, one regular in black and the tan nylon tactical belt. They are nearly indestructible and I really like their infinite adjustability.

Hey Jeff, got a question about the interchangeability. Are you able to use a core essentials belt buckle on an Anson belt? And vice versa.

Kore belts are high quality and very easy to use. I have the Epic model and its epic.

Seems Anson offers more options in Dress Belt Bukle. Although on the days that I carry I use a Kore. They offer leather belt I like to use with my compact and subcompact. When I open carry and use a full size gun I use their tactical line.

Good looking out on the belts OG, need a good brown belt to match some shoes i purchased from a previous video. 👍 Salute!

I think you NEED to also have a high quality, black leather belt with classic buckle in polished steel, to go with the business suit! It looks more elegant/classy imho (52y, married wk, exec). Btw, you hardly find ratchet belts, here in Europe! Love the vids, “still” learned a lot and appreciate the straight, confident, convincing and unjudging presentation! Best from Berlin

Salute to you Style O. G. Great shirt. Great video

I use Kore now. I had been using an Anson belt for the past 2 years and loved that belt but it fell short in one area: after about 6 months the buckle would fall off due to the teeth not being aggressive enough to dig into the leather. Kore's design is much better, the teeth are much more aggressive...once you snap it shut, it really digs into the leather to become one. I think that it will hold up for at least 5 year or longer.

I was thinking another type of ratchet by reading the title lmao. Good video man

OG is correct kore is best overall for men. I know because I do love ratchet belts and have all these brands hanging in the closet.My wife however likes her slidebelt cause is narrower and femine. kore does not make belts for women or kids.

Salute my man!

I've purchased a number of belts in my years, but nothing as good as the ones I have from Kore Essentials. I have 2 of the leather belts and 2 interchangeable buckles, plus slick belt hanger and Love 'em all !

Great video. Really appreciate the detailed walk through of the brands. Well done. Currently, Kore has a set of 2 belts + 2 buckles for $100. Anson has a set of 3 belts + 2 buckles for $100. So, I'd say Kore was in the $50/each range and Anson is in the $33/each range. For $115, Anson has a kit of 3 belts and 3 buckles for 9 combinations. I don't own either Anson or Kore. Just pointing out that I don't think it's quite correct to position them as being equivalent on price, as this video did.

Great video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

You need to talk about the best belt for use with an IWB holster which accommodates the ultimate daily wear accessory.

Great video bro♥️

I think I had the wrong idea about the content of this vid OG🤣 BUT needs me a ratchet belt ‘

I just got my kore today this belt is amazing

Yessir! Salute!!!!

Good video. I've been an Anson fan/customer for several years now. I have some exotic skin traditional belts & honestly I haven't worn them nor any other belts ever since purchasing my Anson belts. Those other options are cool but Anson is #1 period; quality, options & customer service.

Another fire video

I have just bought a cheap $30 ratchet belt from Amazon I am pleasantly surprised on how good it fits. I chose a normal design buckle.

I thought this was a repeat since you are wearing the same shirt you wore on the other ratchet belt video! Keep up the great work OG!

I got my first kore belt when they were on Kickststarter a few years back and its stood the test of time. Leather and buckles still look nice today. They have a lot more cool buckle styles now so I got 2 more myself and one for my dad. My teenage nephew has the anson and a mission belt that my sister got him but the buckles not as good. It's a kids belt. The kore belts are made more for a man. Just my two cents

Thanks for the video. Every high end belt I have ends up stretching a bit over time and I have to poke an extra hole. Could you do a video on suspenders?

That last belt. 💯

Another great video. I have been thinking about getting a Ratchet Belt for awhile now. I just haven't done it yet. Kind of leaning towards getting a Kore Essentials Belt. Out of the four Rachel Belt brands you reviewed in this video which brand do you prefer and recommend?

Love your honest reviews. I have three Anson belts, but Kore sounds coo also. I just don't need anymore belts. :)

These belts have a cool design

The “Full Grain Leather” belts you mentioned (except for maybe Slidebelt) are only full grain on the front and Top Grain on the inside. Though, I’m not sure if the Premium Belt from Slidebelt is full grain on both sides or not. Do you know by chance? I am lookin for an everyday belt and am in love with the quality of the Slidebelt leather just based on the photo. But can’t justify the price of 2.5 times as expensive as the other belts you reviewed , unless it’s 100% full grain on front and back, all around.

Ratchet belts are nice but I use the Grip6 belt. It holds by friction and is much more simple. You should look into it if you haven't already.

Great video. Currently own a Slide belt and love it. Considering purchasing the Anson Gift box set and maybe a Kore belt. I like the Kore buckles. Do you know if the buckles, from the different brands, could be interchanged? For example-put a Kore buckle on a slide belt or vice versa. Thanks in advance.

I just bought one of Kore's casual belts, so I look forward to trying it when it comes. The only thing I'm concerned about, which I should have thought of before buying it, is that there was no option to choose size. I know it's supposed to be one size fits all, so it may work fine, but I'm not sure if I'm going to have tons of extra belt. We'll see how it is when it comes.

Kore belts are fantastic! I love mine and cannot believe all belts aren't made this way. Holes are stupid! Now I just need at least 2 more:)

Awesome vid and suggestions. Actually, I started wearing suspenders recently. Do you plan on making a suspender video in the near future?

Kore if you're going for best quality and most selection for guys. Been wearing them since 2015 and still look great.

Salute O.G! I aint no Cowboy but your honest review got me thinking, can you use different buckles with different belts? Always helps to match da steel & leather 2 leather 🤘🏼😎

I started rockin ratchet belts about a year ago...they're far superior to the belts with holes...never could find that sweet spot...too tight too loose, but never just right. With ratchet belts, the fit is right every time.

I recommend Kore 1000 times over. Superior leather quality and awesome stainless buckle quality too! I will never use a regular “old” style belt again with holes!

I've purchased other ratcheting belts before but my Kore belt definitely seems better made.

I like double gold prong belts for jeans and ratchet belts to dress up. My problem is most of slide ratchet belts are not real genuine leather. Every fake low quality belts out there claim they are genuine quality. Crazy...

Salute O.G

kore is also focused for concealed carry firearms. Very important

Cool

Good selection OG! I have only heard of Anson. 👂

I’ve worn my Kore ratchet belt for the past four years (nearly everyday) and it’s held up great!

never thought of getting a ratchet belt until now.. salute

yeah the Kore belts are indeed impressive when you get one in your hands.

These the only belts i want to wear now

I like Slide Belts, BUT I've found that if I don't tuck my shirt in, it will eventually wear small holes in the shirt. I have some Anson belts, but I can't say whether they do the same, because I mostly wear the wide belts with jeans and my Anson belt is a dress belt.

Kore is my fav as well. I mean look at them.

I tried ratchet belts and I'm not going back to normal belts. I also have a web belt for when I need an even lighter belt with even more adjustment. Thanks for the video!

I’m off topic but I finally jumped on the New Republic short boot. Only $40 so I had to try it. I must say this is nice. I’m about to collect a few pairs.

Once you buy one of these Kore track belts you will wind up buying 1 or 2 more. Genius design, amazing adjustibility, great quality and they hold up much better than traditional belts.

Has anybody tested to see if a Slidebelt buckle will work with a Mission strap?

Hello Jeff, glad to see you are getting sponsors now. Salute!

Nice review OG and ive had several brands of ratchet belts and yes Kore is the best. theyre better quality and buckle locks nicer

Good video O.G.

The Grip6 belt is the belt everyone is buying now.

Great vid! I almost with the Kore, but I just can’t get past the buckle. it just looks cheaper to me and don’t like the notch to make it look like a belt with holes. Had to go with Anson and they are really legit. Have 5 straps and 3 different buckles. They are great looking

I’ve replied to a couple unanswered questions on Anson review videos 😂 I don’t get impressed to easily but I’ve said 1 negative - the little latch for unlocking the belt isn’t the smoothest - probably by design so the belt doesn’t unlock on its own - that appears to be the only “negative” everything else I’m happy with. Feels and looks good quality and yeah - the fit. I’m a big dude and a large part of that is due to weight gain from medication. It’s not too uncommon for me to be 1 size in pants - fast (juice water dry whatever) for a couple few days and be a size smaller in just a couple days - the adjustable size of the belt is freaking amazing. I’ve just left a little bit extra length to allow for my issues basically - but I kinda was wanting to hate in it just because of the hype but it’s very good man

Good afternoon I'm from Trinidad and Tobago west indies I'm a big guy 6'3" 50waist 4-5xshirts 15 shoes and sneakers big wrist don't have a watch because of that what company can you please recommend for me please thanks for your reply

Awesome videos

Slide belt,only way to go,I have many, are you from Brooklyn?