How are HIKERS® Co. suspenders different from traditional suspenders?

HIKERS® Co. designs and manufactures button-fly and belt-loop suspenders that are made without bulky hardware so you can wear them concealed under your shirt. They're made in your size and are adjustable much like a belt. With two unique styles, the original HIKERS® button fly suspenders and our 3-point belt-loop suspenders called Upfitter™, you can choose the perfect style for your daily needs.

Old Fashioned Suspenders for Men

There are many reasons to wear suspenders, be it health, utility, or convenience, and we’re down with all of them. But for some of us, traditional suspenders are just not okay. We either associate them with grandpas or Wall Street bankers or hipster bartenders. We’re not bashing grandpas, bankers, or bartenders, it's just that not everyone wants to dress like them.

HIKERS® Co. Suspenders Are Casual Wear

Maybe you like to dress up sometimes, but what about when you want to keep your pants on without the formal factor. What if you just want to throw on some dirty jeans and a t-shirt and go to the grocery store without worrying that your pants are going to fall down. Maybe you need to load up your pockets or wear a heavy gun or tool belt. Maybe your belt just doesn't work. Now you have a casual option for keeping your pants up.

HIKERS® Co. Suspenders - Innovative & Casual

It would be easy to call these suspenders, but really they’re a whole new thing. Although they both keep your pants from falling down, here are a few ways HIKERS® are different from traditional suspenders. We could go on and on...

Traditional Suspenders

HIKERS® Co. Suspenders

One-Size Fits All

Heavy

Involve lots of hardware

Take time to put on

Can be tricky in the bathroom

Visible

Not often worn with casual clothing / jeans

Typically formal

Niche fashion statement

Require tucked-in shirt

Faux pas to wear a belt with suspenders

Adjustable

Lightweight

Minimal hardware

Easy to take on and off

Easy in the bathroom

Can be hidden under clothing

Made to be worn everyday

Can replace your belt indefinitely 

 Compliment a casual lifestyle

  • Made to be worn with most pants
  • Easy to load up your pockets
  • Keep your shirt untucked or tucked in - either way works.

Can be worn with your (loosened) belt, if you just can’t part with it or have belt attachments

 

Try HIKERS® Button Fly Suspenders and Upfitter® Belt Loop Suspenders today.

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Which HIKERS® Co. Suspenders Style is Right for You?

  • HIKERS® stay hidden under an untucked shirt.

    2-Point Button Fly Suspenders

    If you wear your shirts untucked and most of your pants have a button closure, our original 2-point button fly suspenders might be right for you. They attach to your button fly and rear belt loop, and theyʻre so comfy youʻll probably forget you have them on.

    Try HIKERS® Button Fly Suspenders
  • Upfitter™ may be worn under or over your shirt.

    3-Point Belt Loop Suspenders

    When you need to tuck-in your shirts, our 3-point belt loop style is comfortable enough to wear hidden under an untucked shirt, or you can wear them on the outside like traditional suspenders. Plus, if you wear pants with slide or snap closures, these are for you.

    Try Upfitter® Belt Loop Suspenders
  • Adjustable, TSA-friendly rear hook included.

    Made in your Size - Adjust to Fit

    All styles are made to fit in your size and can be adjusted to fit by rethreading the rear hook. Every pair has 3 sizes on the strap. If you order a Large, for instance, the strap is adjusted to size Large when they arrive, but it may be tightened down to Medium or Small as well.

    Find your Size

Got More Questions?

Contact Us anytime via email or check out our FAQ & Comfort Guide where we answer our most frequently asked questions.

FAQ & Comfort Guide