HIKERS® Co. suspenders are unique because they're designed to wear invisibly under an untucked shirt — with no bulky hardware showing through the fabric. Each pair is made in your size and adjusts like a belt, and our proprietary hook attachments are engineered to stay secure and comfortable all day. Every purchase is backed by a 100% iron-clad guarantee and free size exchanges.

The main difference between HIKERS® and Upfitter® suspenders is how they attach to your pants.

HIKERS® Button Fly Suspenders hook onto the front button of your pants or shorts and one center rear belt loop — they're designed to be worn as a hidden undergarment under an untucked shirt.

Upfitter® Belt Loop Suspenders attach to two front belt loops and one rear belt loop, which means they work equally well under or over your shirt, and they're a good fit for pants without a button fly. Both styles are made in your size and adjust like a belt using the hook on the rear strap.

To find your HIKERS® Co. size, measure from your center rear belt loop up and over your shoulder and down to your button fly. Match that measurement to our size chart. If you measure between two sizes, order the larger size. HIKERS® Co. suspenders tighten down one size per notch on the rear strap, so starting at the looser end gives you room to adjust.

If your HIKERS® Co. suspenders don't feel right, try adjusting them before exchanging. Try them on over your clothes and start on the loosest setting (which is the stated size), so you have room to tighten as needed for different pant styles, loaded pockets, or as the elastic relaxes over time.

If they still feel wrong, size exchanges are free within 30 days — log into your account using your order email and tap Request Return, or contact us and we'll walk you through the process. If you already had to tighten all the way to the shortest notch to make them fit, exchange for 2 sizes smaller. Each notch on the rear strap equals one HIKERS® size, so an XL pair comes adjusted to XL and can tighten to Large or Medium.

Nope, HIKERS® Co. suspenders won't give you a wedgie when you order your correct size. There are two reasons: first, your stomach stops them from inching up, and second, every pair is made in your size and is adjustable, so the upward tension is Goldilocks-perfect. It also takes much less force to pull pants up than to cinch them on with a belt — so the pull is gentle to begin with.

Yes, HIKERS® Co. suspenders are designed for all-day comfort. Because your pants are held up by gentle tension distributed evenly across your shoulders instead of a tight waistband, you can wear your pants looser — no more loosening your belt after dinner or unbuttoning your pants at the end of the day. To hear from real customers, read our verified Customer Reviews.

No, HIKERS® Co. suspenders won't tear your belt loops. The straps stretch and distribute weight evenly around your body, so even with a phone, keys, and wallet in your pockets, there's less than a pound of pull on your belt loops — and each loop is held in place by two sewn seams.

We tested HIKERS® for a full year before launching and have since sold hundreds of thousands of pairs, and belt loop tearing isn't an issue we see.

No, you don't have to disrobe to use the bathroom. HIKERS® Co. suspenders stay in place under your shirt, so unhooking is about as quick as undoing a belt — much faster than traditional suspenders.

For standing, most guys don't unfasten them at all: just unbutton your pants and let HIKERS® hold them up while you do your business.

For sitting, the simplest approach is to unfasten only the rear hook so your suspenders slide forward as you sit. When you stand back up, reach behind your back to pull the hook down and refasten — and if the hook rides up while sitting and becomes hard to reach, grab the straps near your shoulders to slide them back into position.

HIKERS® Co. suspenders are made from a blend of polyester, nylon, and rubber. The shoulder straps are silky-soft elastic, and the rear and buttonhole straps are made from Hypalon — a super-thin, ultra-tough, military-grade rubber.

HIKERS® Co. suspenders work with snaps and slide closures only in our Upfitter® Belt Loop style, which attaches to your belt loops. The original HIKERS® Button Fly Suspenders require a front button on your pants or shorts, so they won't work with snaps or slide closures. We're still working on a solution for pants with elastic waistbands — stay tuned.

Yes, HIKERS® Co. makes youth-sized suspenders for kids. Our youth sizes are perfect for kids who have trouble keeping their pants pulled up — just like the rest of us. You'll find youth sizing information on the product page.