Submitted by chocolate_spaghetti t3_10bgn4f in BuyItForLife
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Soft_Use229 t1_j4b4y6e wrote
And while their company exists
chocolate_spaghetti OP t1_j4a8j8d wrote
That’s unfortunate because I really like the belt. The buckle design is really nice and the strap feels nice and sturdy. I like that it doesn’t warp on the back loops but I could see the elastic band being a problem over time. Have you taken advantage of the warranty yet? And if so how was the process?
MemphisRaines47 t1_j4acr60 wrote
I’m 1.5 years into my GL belt and haven’t had issues. I have to adjust between different pants (jeans vs lighter weight shorts) that I wear sometimes but it’s always been consistent.
Slut_Fukr t1_j4cnnvy wrote
No issues with mine, 9 months in. Best belt buckle mechanism I've owned.
CutterNorth t1_j4cnyqb wrote
I do love the buckle. The stretchy belt is where I have problems. If I coupled this buckle with a seat belt strap, it would last the rest of my life.
PizzaTacoCat312 t1_j4a4lqg wrote
I needed a new belt because mine would fall apart in just a few months. My gf recommended a get a good quality belt so I don't have to keep replacing them. I went with Hanks belts. And they make nice belts. I daily wear one of their canyon belts. Also has a 100 year warranty.
chocolate_spaghetti OP t1_j4a8wek wrote
Yeah I was thinking about getting hanks as well. Need a brown one and it doesn’t look quite as good on nylon. Heard nothing but good things about hanks.
Alarming-Artichoke14 t1_j4bfe62 wrote
94 years…. Or until the company goes out of business
chocolate_spaghetti OP t1_j4bnavb wrote
Or until the heat death of the planet. Whichever comes first.
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NebuKadneZaar t1_j4i5kua wrote
You steal those catalytic converters, right? /s
Seanmmvi t1_j4aoi0z wrote
I got one of these for Christmas, I don't like it...
Kma_all_day t1_j4aui3a wrote
I’ve worn my grip 6 belt daily for four years now. It’s just now starting to show some wear on the strap. By that I mean it now has some character not anywhere near failing. I’m considering getting another strap just because, not because I need one. I’m sure I can get another decade of use out of this belt. Definitely a lifetime of use out of the buckle.
SaoDavi t1_j4bbj66 wrote
Same. My Grip6 looks like new after several years as my daily.
MeretriciousMaybe t1_j4b6ztz wrote
I wear a Grip 6 belt daily. I have 2, one of which I’ve had 4 years or so and the other 2 years. No issue with stretching or loosening with the strap. I flip the head every once in a while to keep the wear on the strap relatively even (I’m not a bean pole, so the belt gets a little wonky here and there). They’re pretty comfy and versatile if you’re looking for a low profile, no nonsense belt.
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chocolate_spaghetti OP t1_j4bmn3v wrote
Okay
Slut_Fukr t1_j4co2jl wrote
I like my GL belt.
Screw the simps that say "oR UnTiL tHe CoMpAnY gOeS oUt Of BuSiNeSs".
That's how warranties work in general, smooth brains.
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LawAbidingKoala t1_j4b7166 wrote
I've really been enjoying my groove life belts. I see people complain about needing to adjust it once in a while, but it's super easy to adjust in my opinion.
DryArmPits t1_j4bbivj wrote
My current belt is my daily driver since roughly 10 years. Still like new. Handmade by a random leather worker in town from full grain leather, bought for like 30$ because he had it lying around.
Notting fancy, but that thing is just unkillable. I change the buckle when I need a fancier or more casual look...
jessie-farsi t1_j4bf3tu wrote
Bullhide belt has been good to me. Not sure if it will ever die.
dr-dog69 t1_j4gy6bo wrote
You want a bifl belt, you need full grain bull hide.
chocolate_spaghetti OP t1_j4h4j2x wrote
I really try not to buy leather when I can avoid it but at the end of the day you just can’t beat leather with things like shoes and belts. I’m going to get a hanks belt for my brown one because nylon doesn’t look as good in brown.
Treatwithcream t1_j4bgw2w wrote
Hanks Belts.
chocolate_spaghetti OP t1_j4cllek wrote
Yeah I still need a brown one. Was wanting to buy less leather going forward but brown just doesn’t look as good on any of the nylon belts I’ve seen.
CutterNorth t1_j4a7l2u wrote
Take advantage of that Groove Life warranty while it lasts. Their belts don't. Mine is 1 year old and I have to tighten it every other time I wear it.