2-Inch Heavy Duty X-Back Suspenders

Description

Solid metal clips with rounded plastic inserts do the holding on this pair. The plastic face is what stops the teeth from chewing the waistband, and it adds grip at the same time, so the clip opens easily by hand but does not let go under load. Behind them sits a 2-inch elastic X-back, unusually wide for a brace and the reason these carry weight comfortably. The clips are the part that decides how a brace of this weight behaves, and these are built to be reopened repeatedly without losing their bite.

Wide braces of this kind suit tall and heavier builds, where a narrow strap tends to dig in, and they suit anyone who spends the day on their feet. Colour is where most of the choice sits. Sixteen options cover both directions at once: black, navy, burgundy, red, khaki, camel, cream, green and dark grey for plain wear, with a beige and green stripe, a red and black stripe and a navy and white stripe for tuxedos, weddings, school events and dance groups. Plenty of buyers pick a pair for one occasion and then keep wearing them, since a brace is less restrictive than a belt.

Total length is 50 inches and the straps adjust down from there, so one size covers most builds. Once the sliders are set the fit stays put, and the elastic takes up the movement instead of the trousers doing it. Two inches of webbing across the shoulder spreads the load over a wider area than a standard brace, which is what makes a long day in them noticeably easier. The elastic runs the full length rather than sitting only in the back panel.

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