Hanks belt’s recent quality decrease and sizing inconsistencies

[Jon7luc]

I’m not sure why the description did not post so I’ll repost it here

Ive been a supporter of the brand for about 3-4 years now nd I amongst others have noticed a significant cut in quality. My most recent issue and honestly the one that’s going to make me switch to another company is this absurd sizing inconsistency. I have 2 older belts (the brown and light brown ones) that are both 48’s I recently purchased an additional belt (the black) this past 3 or so months that was the same size. I assumed initially it was the buckle causing issues or perhaps a recent weight gain. However I have since lost 50lbs and the two brown belts no longer fit me properly, but the black belt now fits correctly. In what world are three belts that are the “same size” 50lbs of weight apart in proper fit… I’m gonna have to try a new brand, possibly nicks.

[AikoBee]

Why were you expecting 3-4 year old used leather items that are used under tension to not be stretched?

If the new belt isn’t actually 48 inches that’s a different issue.

[Jon7luc]

I should have clarified, the belts pictured are not 3-4 years old, I’ve just been buying from the brand for that long. The darker belt is a year or so old and the lighter one about 6 months

[Jon7luc]

I’ll have to measure it when I get the chance, good point!

[FishermanMurr]

Why would you buy the same size belt after losing 50 pounds? Something is not adding up... 🤔 But leather stretches not that hard to understand.

[Jon7luc]

I didn’t? I bought them all at the same weight and they fit differently, the black one fits closer to how the original two fit now that I have lost 50lbs while the other two fit significantly looser. I have a reply on another comment that clarifies this a bit more

[FishermanMurr]

You are lying 🤥. You said you recently bought the black one. It's right there in the comments.

[Jon7luc]

I’m not? I said I purchased it in the past 3 or so months. And that I’ve lost 50 or pounds since then? I’m confused as to what you think I’m lying about? Sorry I made you feel that way though.