Lets start with the most important thing about getting a belt for working out, and that's the size. Do NOT go based off your normal jeans size. Be sure to measure! That said, this is without a doubt the best weight lifting belt I've ever used. I have tried the Valero ones with a plastic buckle and velcro. I've tried the double metal fastening ones, and all sorts of other ones. But, each belt has always had an issue. Whether it was the buckle being in in the way, holes giving way, stretching, velcro fraying and coming undone - those things happened. So far, this belt - which is used 3 times for sure and a 4th day a week if I'm going heavy on certain lifts - has stood up to literally everything I have thrown at it. That list: Squats, front squats, deads, sumo deads, cleans, clean and press, rack pulls, bent over row (the Valero buckle used to piss me off on thins one especially), military press, and a whole host of dynamic weighted exercises you want the back support for.

It hasn't slipped, it hasn't come undone, and it hasn't loosened in the slightest bit. It is just as rigid and secure as it was the day I ripped open the Amazon box it came in.

My favorite thing is how the belt locks. You look at this and think "there is no way that simple thing will lock the belt into place." You'd be wrong. You are dead wrong in fact. There is absolutely no play in the belt once it's locked in. And the only way you're getting any sort of looseness out of it is when you undo the velcro yourself.

Absolutely worth every penny, and for any gym rat, it should be the belt of choice.

This belt is awesome. I have only used it one day so far, but the locking mechanism is perfect! I thought it would be too much, but I found it easier to get tight than the simple Velcro/single roller type and far superior to leather belts. Also, it loosens quickly by pulling on the bar and pulling the Velcro out to the side. There is a lip on the end of the belt that keeps it from falling all the way out, so I think you can loosen it all the way as needed w/o it falling off, but I just loosened enough to not be restrictive when resting.

Also, just put the latch on your side all the time. No need to worry about hitting it on the oly lifts, nor it digging into your belly if you happen do be doing a WOD where you also bend. (TTB, Burpees, etc..) It seems the belt will get a slight permanent set to match the curves going around your body, so I would suggest picking a place where the buckle goes (side) and keeping it there, instead of back and forth depending on the movement of the day.

I was worried about the sizing as the belly gets smaller when pulled in tight, but it worked out fine with their sizing numbers. I am 34" pants, 6'-2" #210 (~+15 lbs over ideal) and "large" works well.

BTW seller - you need to fix the sizing numbers... The numbers in the pictures change when you pick different colors, and does not match those in the drop downs from amazon.

I don't normally write detailed reviews, but these guys deserved it. Nice product.

Ordered this for my husband. His comments are below. He LOVES this Belt.

Tried out the new Belt and Man it's Awesome!! I used the old leather belts for years and no matter how tight you got them they would always move with freestanding T-Bar Rows or Dead Lifts. So I went the Velcro route for a while and many times, right at the point of hoisting up some heavy weight the Velcro would break loose!! Your Belt is pliable, stays in place and with the ingenious D-Ring technology (much like a motorcycle helmet strap) will NOT break loose! The Velcro on the Belt is just to keep the slack in the Belt secure. Also easy release by simply lifting up on the D-Ring. I'm just upset that I didn't have this idea many years ago! 😂Superior Product and Performs Outstanding!!

This is a Winner Guys!!

I purchased this weight belt as an upgrade to the run-of-the-mill nylon belt I've been using; and boy what a difference. The thickness is perfect for my build and there's no give at ALL once this thing is locked down. Moreover the locking mechanism, which initially annoyed me, has proven to be quite useful. I had an "a-ha!" moment when I realized you could still use the belt WITHOUT using the lock. So for heavy lifts and strength training where you want to set-and-forget you get the added safety / confidence of the lock... but you can ALSO use this belt during a high intensity workout that requires you to take it on/off between different types of movements. It's quicker to get on than my last belt, and definitely more secure even without using the lock. One more "attention to detail" feature is that the strap you feed through the ring has the soft-velcro side and not the "sticky" side - meaning if you're wearing gear that Velcro will stick to, you don't have to worry about the strap hanging down while situating and pulling up microfiber threads - this was a huge bonus for me, though most people probably won't even notice. Overall an amazingly well constructed piece of gear that has earned a permanent place in my gym bag.

Really excellent user friendly belt! I used it for the first time today at the gym doing squats and deadifts and the belt works amazingly well. Both my squats and deadlifts felt much better and stronger. I even recommended it to a friend who was looking into improving her squat and deadlift technique. Excellent!!