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Don't let the name of the Levi's Reversible Casual Jeans Belt throw you off &mdash; this is a really nice belt. Unlike 100% leather, which tends to acquire a patina after moderate wear and tear, this model's leather and polyurethane blend is designed to withstand the test of time to maintain its snazzy look. The Levi's Reversible Casual feels and looks more solid than most and has a charcoal-colored, full-steel buckle. When you choose to reverse it, the process is extremely simple. Pulling the buckle away compresses a spring and releases a pair of tabs from their notches; then, you simply twist them 180 degrees, and it automatically locks back into place.
Folks who are in the market for a belt to be used for mountaineering, climbing, snowboarding, or other action sports might find this model too burly for those types of activities. There are malleable nylon and elastic options available that are geared toward these applications and are much more comfortable while moving around. Perhaps the biggest downside we've found with the Levi's Reversible Casual Jeans Belt is its price. The extra stitching and a solid buckle add to its cost, but we think it's well worth it for the style points.

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With a very lightweight design, soft and stretchy material, and a convenient plastic buckle that is airport friendly, the Arcade Ranger is our favorite pick for comfortable travel. It's also available in a wide range of fun and stylish colors and prints. The Ranger is made from stretchy nylon that is some of the softest and most comfortable material that we tested, and it sits very flat against your body to maintain comfort while sitting or lying down. With no metal parts, this model is travel-friendly, and the plastic quick-release buckle is easy to use. You can even leave the whole thing on your pants through the washer and dryer for easy cleaning on the go.
We appreciate the convenience of the plastic quick-release buckle, but the Ranger is one of the only models we've seen without a metal buckle, which raises some concern about long-term durability. While we didn't have any problems during our testing, the plastic is thin and light and could potentially be broken if accidentally mishandled or torqued. Also, the webbing is comfortably stretchy, but adjusting the overall fit by threading the webbing through the plastic buckle is very challenging. The buckle's tiny pass-through opening and the thick, stretchy material are a difficult combination. Overall, once you dial in your correct size, no further adjustment is needed, and the quick-release buckle makes this a comfortable and convenient option.

With a very lightweight design, soft and stretchy material, and a convenient plastic buckle that is airport friendly, the Arcade Ranger is our favorite pick for comfortable travel. It's also available in a wide range of fun and stylish colors and prints. The Ranger is made from stretchy nylon, which is some of the softest and most comfortable material that we tested, and it sits very flat against your body to maintain comfort while sitting or lying down. With no metal parts, this model is travel-friendly, and the plastic quick-release buckle is easy to use. You can even leave the whole thing on your pants through the washer and dryer for easy cleaning on the go.
We appreciate the convenience of the plastic quick-release buckle, but the Arcade Ranger is one of the only models we've seen without a metal buckle, which raises some concerns about long-term durability. While we didn't have any problems during our testing, the plastic is thin and light and could potentially be broken if accidentally mishandled or torqued. Also, the webbing is comfortably stretchy, but adjusting the overall fit by threading the webbing through the plastic buckle is very challenging. The buckle's tiny pass-through opening and the thick, stretchy material are a difficult combination. Overall, once you dial in your correct size, no further adjustment is needed, and the quick-release buckle makes this a comfortable and convenient option.

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