After a week of 'on the job' evaluation, I can truthfully say these suspenders are incredible! I used to wear the wide elastic big clip on suspenders that you can get at Walmart. They do the job but the things I couldn't stand about them, were solved by Hikers. The old suspenders got in the way when I needed to sit on the toilet. Either unclipped or pulled down they were a pain. The old ones also caused your pants (jeans in my case) to bounce when you went down a set of stairs and by the time you got to the bottom there was enough sag that you actually had to hike your pants up a bit. The buckles of the old suspenders also used to catch on things occasionally and then there you are trying to fish for the buckle behind your back. Snd they start to stink of rubber when they age.
The wife acceptance factor is another plus. My wife HATED my old suspenders. She said they made me look like my belly was huge. Not anymore.
I took a huge hit on the exchange but what price do you put on comfort, appearance and function? I think they are worth the money 5 times over.
I love, love, LOVE my new Hikers!
