JASGOOD

I like these belts, and I am going to keep them. I bought this pack along with a single belt with a metal and plastic buckle for a few dollars less. I have always had metal belt buckles so I wasn't sure about the plastic and how cheap it might feel. After reviewing and comparing all the belts I bought, I ended up more concerned about the webbing material being sufficient than the buckles, and both seem fully up for the task.

I am a size 37 waist so I purchased the "up to 40" pack of these belts. The sizing is perfect to the point I don't have to trim them at all, which is great for me because I can be a bit lazy, and buying something that allows you to customize it, and then not needing to customize it, is a big bonus in my book. I compared the plastic buckles in this pack to the other belt I bought, and they are all the exact same. The metal buckle has a heftier weight, obviously, and a little more sheen. These buckles definitely look plastic with a texture. However, they are so light I forget they are there, and I can't say the same for the metal buckle.

When I compared these belts to the other one I bought I found the black in this pack and the other belt were the exact same webbing. When I swapped the plastic bonus buckle for the other belt in place of the metal, and held the two belts together, I couldn't tell the difference. Both black belts feel the same, have the same thickness, and both are angle cut on the ends to allow and easy time threading through the buckle and pant loops. The only thing about the other belt is it's a much longer length that you trim to fit, which makes it great for larger waists. However, I stressed all three belts and I didn't feel a difference in pull and resistance with any of the buckles or webbing. I also really like the blue in this, since it has a different look and offers an alternative. I've actually worn the blue mostly in the past week since it looks so nice.

I originally though I would prefer the premium feel of the metal buckle to these plastic ones, but for a few dollars more, the bonus of having 2 belts with 4 buckles to work with far outweighs any sense of "premium feel" the metal buckle offers, and I don't have to do any trimming. Coming from full grain leather belts for work pants and jeans, I thought these might feel too cheap for me, but I like them very much for my shorts in the summer due to the lightweight feel.

I am sending the other belt with the metal buckle back, and keeping this two pack. If for some reason the plastic buckles don't hold up over time, I will update this review. For now, I am rating it 5 stars because the finish and value seem spot on at this price point, and in the pool of Amazon with all the copies of webbing belts, I think this pack stands out as a great option.