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Great belt! Sturdier than the
"Great belt! Sturdier than the originals with comfortable flex. Perfect combination!"
Hardware Alu
A new addition to the Utility category, the Hardware Alu belt features all of the superior strength and durability of the original Hardware, with a low-profile buckle system. Made from aircraft quality aluminum, the minimal and lightweight buckle delivers innovative functionality without any bulk.
Hardware Alu Features:
- Stiff Performance Stretch - Robust webbing with optimal stretch to allow bending and movement, while locking out to support weight of heavier apparel and tools
- Advanced Aluminum Buckle - aircraft quality aluminum is light and low-profile, yet superiorly strong. Resistant to rust and chipping.
- Custom Fit - Micro-adjustable buckle dials in your exact fit
- Anti-Slip - Silicone stays on the belt interior prevent slipping and shifting when worn
- Abrasion Resistant - Tightly woven fabric stands up to scuffs, pills, and tears with long term use
- Belt Keeper - Elastic loop keeps excess belt tucked in place
Length
- Standard - One size fits most, up to 40″ (101.6cm). For waist sizes over 36", we recommend checking out the Long belt, which fits up to 52".
- Long - One size fits most, up to 52″ (132cm)
Width
- Standard Belt Width – 1.5″ (3.81cm)
Our belt webbing is made of 85% post-consumer recycled REPREVE®️ polyester and 15% rubber. REPREVE® is the leading brand of recycled performance yarn, and gives waste a second life by repurposing post-consumer plastic bottles into high grade performance material. Our webbing has been tested extensively to ensure uncompromised performance and durability, while making far less of an impact on the environment.
Overall rating: 4.1272726 / 5 from 55 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Hardware Alu belt offers superior strength and durability with a low-profile buckle system. Customers appreciate its lightweight design and suitability for active lifestyles, though opinions on the buckle vary.
Summary topics
- Buckle Design: 19%
- Belt Suitability: 55%
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Review highlights
- "Great belts for an active lifestyle." —
- "This belt really delivers in both quality and function, it feels well made and it looks great." —
- "The original Arcade belt has been perfect for hiking/backpacking." —
Reviews
this belt is great for
"this belt is great for work, easy to adjust if I need heavier tools, or had a big lunch. Helps keep everything in place no matter the high (ladders) or low (under sinks)!"
This belt looked pretty cool
"This belt looked pretty cool from the photos but I did not realize how awesome it would be until I received it in the mail. I have a lot of belts and It is easily the coolest belt I’ve ever owned. The buckle is utilitarian and practical, but also stylish easy to adjust with the 3 loop mechanism. Also, the belt is stretchy, but not too stretchy and appears to be more durable than other models. I’m an adventure guy, and I like to get out in the backcountry hiking and snowboarding and this is the go to belt for me."
Love this belt but
"Extremely comfortable but requires constant adjusting. I think it may need a second elastic loop so it doesn’t keep slipping at buckle adjuster. While the second could take up the extra length."
Fairly comfortable but doesnt have
"Fairly comfortable but doesnt have the holding power I had hoped for. Pants still work their way down. Granted my pockets usually have alot in them and have tape measure and square in them as well but had hoped this would be better than a conventional belt."
Regret
"I have 5 belts from here and this one is a definite thumbs down, I just like the original ones better. You live and learn."
I love the low profile
"I love the low profile of the belt but I find it slips and comes loose."
Built great. . . But ultimately lacks function!!
"I bought this belt for work (UPS Driver) because I am in love with Arcade belts. I have worn nothing but Arcade belts since my 1st one (not sure how long but probably over 7 years). This one appeared to be perfect for what I wanted for work. . . However. . . This belt doesn't really work!!! Materials are great, it is super well built (like all Arcade belts), and it looks fantastic. . . But the built slips and has to be tightened all day long. . . And with the job I do, that is a deal breaker. . . Looks like I may have to try another brand for my work belt and that just breaks my heart. . . But I will continue to use Arcade belts for my everyday use. . especially since I have over 10+ of them"
Just a normal belt
"Looks good and is comfortable, but if you want this belt for anything other than to hold your pants up skip it. This is NOT a supportive belt for add ons. Marketing had me believe this would be a good utility or CCW belt. It is not"
It's just an elastic belt.
"It's just an elastic belt. Not particularly strong, and no better for sliding down than any of my leather belts. I feel like I got taken for a ride a little bit."
Q&A
- Will the Alu buckle set off a metal detector at airports?
- The answer has gotten more nuanced as air port security has advanced over time. The safest choice for travelers would be our non metal belts linked below rather than the Hardware Alu belt. https://arcadebelts.com/collections/travel-friendly-belts However in testing the Hardware Alu belt we had mixed results with some testers not having any issues with wearing the belt through airport security while others did. It would seem to be that the people who wore a lot of jewelry had issues while testers who wore little jewelry (think belt and a watch) didn't have any issues.