In this detailed, hands-on Anson Belt review, we’ll talk about our experience with holeless belts and let you know if Anson belts are worth buying.

Quick note: This review was originally published in July 2016. It’s been updated to reflect Anson Belt’s more recent product offerings, and to include additional thoughts after wearing these belts for a few years.

Anson Belts are now available to purchase on their website or from Amazon.

Many men are making the switch from traditional belts to holeless belts (often called slide belts).

Why, you ask? Here are four reasons you might prefer a belt without holes:

• Micro-adjustable (never too tight or loose)
• More durable (no need to bend the belt when putting on and taking off)
• Versatile (interchangeable buckles)
• Fits every waist (easy to shorten to your exact size)

If this is a new concept for you (as it was for me when I first discovered Anson Belt & Buckle), you’re probably wondering how these belts actually work.

Let’s dive into it…

Belts With No Holes

Sometimes called slide belts or ratchet belts, holeless belts are – you guessed it – belts with no holes.

These no hole belts have grooved tracks that run along the inside of the belt strap.

The belt buckles have ratchets that slide along the track and snap into the grooves.

Most ratchet belts have 1/4? grooves, while traditional belt holes are 1? apart. This means that slide belts are 4x more adjustable than traditional belts.

To loosen or unbuckle a holeless belt, you just press a little release lever on the back of the buckle.

You don’t have to yank back the end of the belt to loose or unbuckle it, which is what causes even the strongest leather to crease, crack and tear over time.