Estwing Cooling Mesh Padded Tool Belt Suspenders, Durable, Steel Hardware, Chest Strap, Adjustable

I was hesitant to spend the money, but I bought this along with the 4 inch Estwing belt and I'm glad I did. Easy set up, great comfort, durable and plenty of space for my 46" waist. I load my bags full of fasteners and tools, and I can barely feel the weight. Glad I took the leap and spent the money. I will agree with others in saying the third strap in the middle "doesn't make sense," but I got over it quick enough.

On unboxing I found these suspenders very well made and very comfortable. As I hooked them up to my tool belt, I started to realize that they are LONG! I reduced the length as much as possible on each suspender, and they were still too long for my 5' 8" frame. As my tool belt hung on my hips, the suspenders bowed loosely and offered little to no support. While I love these suspenders, I returned them. If you are 5' 9" or taller - lucky you! These are the best tool belt suspenders you will ever own!

I have been using these for a year now in a carpentry/reno application. Overall they are pretty good. Build quality is decent, the buckles are all metal except for the sternum strap and the webbing seems to be good quality. The swivel clips on the suspenders work well. They seem to be painted pot metal, but so far haven't started corroding on me. They're pretty comfortable, the padding is ample and effective. It has not worn out or compressed noticeably after a year. As to the "cooling" aspect they are pretty good. You will certainly sweat through your shirt under them on a hot day, but they do still seem to provide some airflow. A year in, nothing is torn or frayed, so a solid showing so far.The design is fairly well-though-out, with a good overall shape to the shoulder straps, a height-adjustable sternum strap, and nice details like elastic loops to hold the tail end of the straps. The grab handle on the back is comfortable and super handy to carry the rig by, or hang it up. It kinda looks like a drag rescue device which is fun, though I wouldn't want to test it.The design does miss a few marks. The fifth suspender is annoying, it doesn't really do anything, and most toolbelt suspender loop sets (not included here) and toolbelts with integral suspender loops come with four attachment points, not five. Moreover, that center back spot is a place a lot of people keep their tape or a second hammer. Ultimately I just cut the center strap off mine.Another quirk is the sizing. I am 6'1 and fairly lean, and with a year of stretch in them, I have them as tight as they can be made on the front. Thin users of a shorter stature or anyone with a short torso might find there isn't space for them to tighten these up enough. This product is definitely designed for quite a large person.Finally, the webbing loops on the shoulder straps are kind or worthless, they looked really handy but in practice they ride way up on the top of the shoulders, where you can't reach easily. A pencil pocket or some 1/4" driver bit slots on the decorative leather-ish material on the shoulder straps would also be a welcome addition.This is made in China, and while the quality seems fine, it is a joke compared to the Estwing hammer I swing every day. Personally, I think it's a shame to see such a well-regarded company trying to make a buck on imported branded merchandise that has nothing to do with their manufacturing expertise. But so it goes in the tool industry today. At least the branding is fairly subtle (I'm looking at you, DeWalt).Overall, this design has some quirks but seems pretty well thought out. The quality is totally decent, the price is fair, and I have found them to be comfortable. If the fit works for you, they are worth checking out.

these are great... for the money, you can't beat them. very comfortable... like others have said they're kind of long... as in, unless you've got the straps in the front tightened all the way up your belt will hang really low. but I'm like 5'11 and they fit me perfectly (with the front straps tightened up all the way)... I bought some "ook" d-ring picture hanger things and riveted them to my tool belt and I snap the straps into those. otherwise you can just buy suspender loops from anywhere online

Fit nicely. Quality materials

If I wasn’t 6’3”, this wouldn’t fit. Very very long. I don’t get the 5th Suspender, but I just used a carabiner to attach it. Estwing really could have planned this a bit better, but they are quality and comfortable.

I used these to throw on an old leather tool belt I've been using for a long time. Definitely helped take some of the weight and pressure off my lower back, and can carry more tools, more comfortablebly.Drilled holes in the leather where the carabiners fit best.

Good weight distribution with three points on the back and two in the front. Padded shoulders for comfort. Carry handle is a plus for carrying or storing. It does not come with suspenders loops for the tool belt, it should. Most suspender loop kits are four loops. This system needs five suspender loops. Overall a good product.