Dickies Men's 1 1/2 inch Solid Straight Clip Adjustable X Back Suspender

Who would have thought a simple pair of suspenders could change a life? I bought these for my 88 year old dad after listening to him talk about the red suspenders he used to have many, many years ago. The look on his face when he opened the package was priceless. He wears them daily, even to church. I even have a photo of him comparing them with one of his weekly breakfast buddies. And they actually hold his pants up better than a belt (which he continues to wear also. I don’t ask questions...). The suspenders fit well, are easy for him to put on and adjust, and are apparently comfortable for him. Here’s the photo of the comparison. My dad is the one standing.

Unlike most all people who have suspenders, I use them daily. So I know all about wear and tear and usage. I am not a hobbyist or a once a year costumer, suspenders are as standard to my daily wardrobe as underwear and socks. I have bought over the past 15 years many types of cheap suspenders. This is by far the best quality I have ever seen in a suspender this cheap. The clips have a strong snap. They are wider than usual. The clips are bigger and thicker than usual. But the straps are not overly thick like a heavy duty suspender. They are still a light suspender.I wear suspenders against my skin, not over shirts, as underwear as originally intended. These are slightly more rough feeling than the usual cheap stretchy suspenders, but only ever so slightly. The difference is negligible and not a deal breaker.For the price you will not beat these. The build quality is substantially better than other cheap suspenders of similar price. I rarely write amazon reviews. For me to actually sit and write a review on something means it is a good product.

I read through the reviews when I was ordering. I had worried a little about the number of posts that the suspenders were too short.I'm 5'11" and weighing in at 370 lbs. I carry a lot of that weight in my belly. The el cheapo suspenders I got at a big block retailer were stretched to their limits, and every time I bent down to pick something up, the back clips would come off and fly over my head. I had seen Dickies at the same store, but only the ones that hooked up to the belt. My large belly puts much stress on belts, that's why I wanted to find suspenders, so that wasn't an option.I got these. Fears be quelled. The adjusters work just like it states in the Amazon description. Pull them up (though you might have to move them back if they are catching in the fabric) and slide to the new position, then lock down, and push the back bar flat.As for those "too small" reviews. Nonsense. The size marked is 1S (for One Size, duh). And I have about 8 inches to go on mine before they max out in length. So maybe if you are 6'7" and over 450 lbs, you "might" have an issue. Otherwise no.The clips grab well. I have not had them come off my pants or shorts unless *I* wanted to remove them. And that includes $60 in quarters (I hate laundry day.)They hold my pants up. They stay attached. They a great pair of suspenders for anyone who wants suspenders to hold their pants up.I've been rocking these guys for a month now. I'm one very satisfied customer.Thanks for listening to my review. I stated a lot of personal information because I want to be clear that I'm really putting these things through a test. And yes, I am currently working on loosing weight, and doing a good job. These suspenders make it easier to walk when I know my pants are going to stay up. :)

The clips are strong and have teeth that grip. So far none have slipped off and whipped me in the eye like the weak-gripped suspenders I wore previously.

I never thought I would be someone that owned or used a pair of suspenders. Those things are "old fashioned" or for "old people" after all. Well, I have to admit I'm not as young as I used to be, but I'm not old either. I am stuck behind a desk all day with no way to get decent exercise and within the last 3 or 4 years have picked up a few pounds as a result. I'm working on changing that, but in the here and now, I have to deal with it. One of the results of dealing with it is, my belt tends to bother be more than it used to. I have to tighten it more, and it digs into my waist and by the end of the day, I really can't wait to get home and get it off and get something more comfortable on. Skip forward past the point where a friend showed me that he used suspenders and I never even knew. So, I decided to give them a try. I added these on to another order from Amazon and got them just a few days ago. I got my first real opportunity to use them this weekend, and I tell ya what, I'm sad I waited so long! I absolutely love these! They are so comfortable to wear and use. They keep my pants up better than a belt, without the tightness and restriction of a belt. I had on a t-shirt, then put on the suspenders, then had a button down shirt over that (not tucked in, just casual), and you couldn't even tell I had them on. The use a special type of clip that makes them grab tight so they won't come loose, and can't come undone accidentally. I may just have to get another pair just in case something ever happens to these.Bottom line, if you need to keep your pants up and haven't tried suspenders, you simply have to try them. For this price, if you don't like them, you really haven't spent much anyway.

I have bought Dickies suspenders for many years. These, however, don't make the grade. The length adjustment clasps, while firmly set when the suspenders arrived, don't work well with adjustment. They simply don't close, so they don't hold either. I can't use the suspenders as a result. When this happened with a set bought from eBay last year, I thought it was just a bad pair. But maybe it's the manufacturer now being used. Standards sometimes slip when manufacturing goes elsewhere.

I had bought cheap braces and found that after just a few days, one of the waistline clips lost its grip, quite annoying!The Dickies Work Braces clips never will have the same problem, as they are strong, properly sprung and with decent "teeth". Only one little word of caution - probably best used on "work" wear, rather than anything less robust, as the sharper teeth could cause fabric damage?

Great for work As husband trousers were loose even with belt

This is the suspender you need if you really want to hold up pants. Yes, the teeth in the clips will bite into the waistband of your pants, but that's what makes them hold!!!No more si ced belts of constantly pulling up your pants!For old men with skinny legs, no ass, and a beer belly, these are essential!!

very easy to adjust and comfortable to wear

Bought for my dad who said they were great quality