Side by Side Comparison of: Carhartt vs HDE

I bought these suspenders because a pair that I had purchased several years ago were much too elastic to work well considering all the stuff that I carry in my pockets and attached to my belt. I was looking for a flexible but not highly elastic set of suspenders. These Carhartt suspenders are working well for me. They meet my criteria. I don't use them for dress up but just for casual around the house wear and for that task they are just right.

Great product! Put them on in the morning and forget about them AND having to adjust your pants every few minutes. Can't believe I went this long without a quality set of suspenders. These babies grab the fabric and lock down on it and won't budge until you activate the release. So, if you're an old phart like me and need suspenders these are for you. Thank you.

Carhartt suspenders ROCK, my last set i had for over 20 years and wore them every day, and they just bit the duct a little bit ago, reason why i bought a new set, awesome strong clips, don;t tear or rip the waist line out on my pants, elastic straps great for movement and bending over, these things just flat out Rock !

loved these right away--first pr i have ordered from amazon that actually works--very heavy duty--no slipping of clips off my jeans like so many others have done when new out of pkg. i liked these so much i ordered another pair. i'm over 6 ft tall with extra weight and i can move around, bend sit, turn without popping these off my pants, great job Carhartt !

Carhartt Men's Utility Suspender,Black,One Size I bought these for my husband who is a larger man whom as he has gotten older he has found belts don't work for him. Belts cut into his larger belly causing pain and discomfort and suspenders seem to be the best bet. I was flying blind when searching for a good suspender, he's had problems with other suspenders either digging into his pants and eventually either ripping or making a hole and/or coming unsnapped during the day. I knew Carhartt was a brand that made quality heavy duty work clothes so thought I would go with them. Boy am I glad I did! He loves them! The width of them was comfortable and the clips are sturdy (after 4 months of daily wear) still holding as tightly as when first used. No pants have been damaged using them either! He is 5'11 and weighs about 280 with a large belly and these fit just fine. Carhartt's is a brand that we trust and have now added suspenders to our list of Carhartt apparel. I got these within the time given and easily made it for Christmas.

These are CARHARTTS (impeccable reputation for robust quality and dependable utility).CARHARTT is the brand of outer-wear (work coats, jackets, coveralls, etc.) that are most often used by lumberjacks, construction-workers, winter sportsmen and anyone who cannot afford to have their protective clothing fail, under any circumstances.If they are AUTHENTIC CARHARTT SUSPENDERS (THESE ARE), then, consider them as CERTIFIED FOR THE MOST DEMANDING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. I had full confidence in purchasing THIS label *OVER* the JOHN DEER branded (similar LOOKING) product, for example. extremely rugged and top performing outer-garments are WHAT CARHARTT DOES. If they put their name on it ... IT JUST WORKS. (PERIOD)..

These suspenders work great for holding up the belt that I use when I'm trooping with the 501st in my stormtrooper armor. I do wish that the back strap was able to be adjusted, but it isn't a bad thing. The adjustment with the two front straps gets the job done and they really latch on strong to whatever they are clipped to.

Bought 6 sets of these, unfortunately, one did not fit one of the groomsmen. HDE was extremely easy to work with regarding the return/exchange. No questions, no issues. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!The rest fit and worked without any issues! Would look at other HDE products if ever needed!

I had a Pair of burgundy suspenders and needed to get some for a couple of more people. I was worried the color would be off but it was perfect!!! Even the material was the same. Super happy i bought these. They make any top looks automatically snazzier!

Love my red suspenders. They fit just perfect the clip seem to be holding real good . I'm just happy to have some red suspenders thank you very much I'm a happy customer. I love that you have a choice of colors.

I bought these suspenders along with a navy bowtie and straw Boater hat to recreate a 1926 photograph. The suspenders were received in perfect condition and are very well made. The price is very affordable. The suspenders are a nice navy blue and they should be able to be worn for years.

Great product. They fit my seven year old prefect. He's using these for his doctor who costume. They're prefect. He extremely excited for them. They're well made and the snaps are nice and sturdy.

I bought these to hold up work shorts/trousers. As the brand suggests, these are serious suspenders. I am 6'1" and have a fairly long torso. They fit with a good 5" to spare. The trouser clips are strong and lock closed. The suspenders are wide and do not feel heavy on my shoulders. Completely satisfactory.

Overall a good product. Doesn't always stay clipped on in back, but I use them to hold up my ski pants, so I'm probably more active than the average user.

Heavy duty product. Too heavy for daily use, unless the owner is big and overweight. I'm not. Great for my ski pants, they take a lot of beating on the slopes!

I have always loved Carhartt everything, including the suspenders. BUT, after six months in the Florida heat, they've started leaving bad rust marks. This is no buenoOther recommendation: add an optional strap on the front to hold the two vertical straps in line. When you're pudgy like me, they tend to wander sideways. I'm keeping them in line with a piece of parachute cord.

I'm an adult female and I came within the parameters for the adult size. Carhartt does not offer suspenders for women. I should have looked into kids' sizes, too, because the straps on the adult size are too wide at the shoulders to be comfortable - they rub against my neck. Functionally these are much better than the suspenders I wore as a skinny little kid with no waist or butt where the elastic stretched too much and the snaps wouldn't always hold and I attribute this to the quality of materials and construction. They are heavy duty clothing accessories. I'm an EMT and part of my gear includes an extrication outfit, heavy canvas jacket and pants that are a bit oversize so I expect these suspenders to perform quite well to keep my pants in place should I ever have to crawl into a crushed vehicle where someone is entrapped. For everyday use I think I'll take a look at kids' suspenders.

I should start by mentioning that I have not worn suspenders in the past. My work requires us to wear a uniform and I wear a belt with it. I was looking for something that would keep me from having to yank up my pants several times a day. I finally decided to try these out.Build quality is very good. Thick, elastic bands and heavy duty buckles. I thought they would be spring loaded, like the ones that snap on. These have a type of clip that has a lever. Not sure if my description is clear, but you don't just squeeze the top of the buckle and clip them to your pants. You have to pull up a metal tab, which opens up the teeth and then you put them on the pants and push the tab back down to lock them. Heavy duty compared to most that I have seen. But since I don't wear them normally I can't give a good comparison. Would work well if you have a lot of weight on your belt or pants. In my case, I just can't get used to having something pulling down on my shirt constantly. We have to have a good range of motion to do the job and somehow it just feels more restrictive to me. I decided to just stick with the belt or wear overalls. Hope this helps with the decision. Quality is very good if you need heavy duty suspenders.

Hubby like them with his suit, so he can leave the belt off, work good.

If your familiar with the saying you get what you pay for, then this is about all I need to say. Didn't expect much and I got what I expected. Don't know how long the clasps will last. But for know, it was a cheap way out for a temporary need.

These seem to be good suspenders, although like most they need a certain thickness of fabric to grab on to, otherwise they will slip off.

I bought a red and a black suspenders. The fit is ok and it look good. The clasp holding suspenders to pant is flimsy, so be careful and not use too much force. I've managed to slightly bent one. But because it is so bendable, I was able to bend it back (carefully!).I am happy with the purchase. The price is higher than what it should be due to easy to break. I am planning on wearing these regularly, so I hope it last long.

These are comfortable and attractive because they are simple. The item I received actually looked the same colour as pictured. I've worn these 3-6 days/week for 1.5 months and the elastic is just barely misshapen in one small spot.Minus 1 star: These are the correct size for me but even when adjusted as much as possible, the place where the two straps meet one rides too high on my back. I bought these mostly to wear between layers of clothing so it's not a deal-breaker but I'm sad that the aesthetic is ruined and I can never wear these above all layers of clothing.

Good quality suspenders with leather trim and long lasting fasteners can run you $25-$45. These work just fine and will get you through a variety of looks since you can afford to buy in multiple colors. Make sure you use a needle nose plier to tighten the grasp over the two eyelets on the three clasps. This will ensure the fastener doesn't come flying off when dressing/undressing. That's the only drawback. But the quality definitely matches the price. Love mine in all 6 colors I own!

I'm not real crazy about these. The clips seem to hit half of everything I walk past, they are so big. I knock them off getting in and out of my truck. I bought 2 pair of these and they just hang in my closet. I use a different pair. At times they would fall off of my left shoulder. I don't know, I'm just not crazy about them.

Grrr...let's just say I have a body type that sometimes requires the use of suspenders. Okay, maybe I haven't worn suspenders in the past, but I'm sick of tightening my belt and still having my pants fall off all the time if I have weight/tools in my pockets and going to moving around all day. So after doing some research and being familiar with Carhartt brand, I decided to buy these suspenders. I really wanted 2" wide, the largest/longest size available and something with study clips. I'm 6'4 and have a very long torso and have problems getting shirts/jackets/bibs/etc to fit properly. I'm also not the skinniest man alive but by no means that large either. Carhartt supposedly builds clothes for the American working man. Well, let me tell you, I might be big but I'm by no means "huge" for the "working man" and these suspenders barely fit while wearing a t shirt only. If I tried to put on a few layers first or packed on a couple pounds, these wouldn't fit. I mean, come on, how can you not either offer a larger size or just make them a few inches longer. I guess my 3 star rating comes from two things...first it loses a star because of the claps coming undone easily. No biggie. But to have it not fit the "American Working Man" just kinda rubs me the wrong way. I guess while Carhartt was too busy marketing themselves to the modern lumbersexual, they forgot to actually build clothes for the working guys who put their brand on the map.I think with both of these drawbacks, I'm going to try some from Duluth Trading Post and see if their large size fits better.

Disappointed in suspenders for buckle placement. Other brands offer two sizes, allowing mftr to strategically place the adjustment buckle off of the clavicle (collarbone). These suspenders as a one size fits all, and me being avg height (5'11") te buckle painfully and annoyingly sits directly on clavicle. If I were to adjust and lower the metal clip just a little the suspenders would sag and not function. One size convenient for mftr but definitely not for average size wearer. I am too lazy to go upstairs and pt on suspenders and take pic but I am sure you can get the jest from online pics. I had wore casually around the hoise for a couple of days and it was annoying. Wore them on weekend camping trip this past weekend and it grew into painful, especially seatbelts rubbing. I could see something hitting chest not too hard and breaking clavicle. Otherwise, quality is great, and clips strong and secure on waistband.

There are over 1,000 reviews here, so I won't go into detail on faults already described. But, yes, I've experienced the clips that blow apart (not difficult to repair with a pair of pliers if you recover all the parts) and the slipping adjustment clasps. I'm going with three stars, though, because these suspenders are basically OK: They get the job done, and they're comfortable.I'd let it go at that were it not for the fact that I just scratched up the lumbar area on the passenger side leather-covered seat in my wife's car. Now I have to buy her a new car. (I'm hoping she'll settle for an application of a leather treatment product.) If you don't wear an over-shirt, jacket, or other outer garment over the suspenders -- or otherwise somehow protect the lumbar area of the seat -- DO NOT sit in a leather-covered seat. The clips on these suspenders have sharp corners that can do some serious damage.Perhaps all clip-on suspenders have this fault. I don't know. Maybe it's just the cheap ones. You've been warned.

How would you feel if your suspenders failed out in public and you couldn't fix them? Fortunately this did not happen to me, but the buckle on the front of my suspenders did in fact fly off at home (under a bit of tension, I might add). I refer to the front buckles emblazoned with "Carhartt".The flaw I discovered may relate as much to assembly as to using the product, but here it is: the ends of the buckle are secured only by a pressure fit. That is, the points at either end where the buckle rotates are pressed on to little stubs on the back of the buckle. There is no shaft for rotation - this shortcut utilizes the back of the buckle for this purpose.The front of the buckle has little "wings" at each end that are bent during assembly to encircle the stubs on the back buckle. In my case, these wings were inadequately bent, and hence one end of the front buckle slipped off under moderate tension. Since there is no positive stop on the stubs, the entire front buckle flew off at speed.If the above is confusing, then just do this: closely examine the front buckles to make sure the end wings are firmly bent over the stubs. You'll need channel lock pliers or something able to span 2".

From what I have seen, 46 inches is the standard size for suspenders. The pair sent to me was 52 or 54 inches - I do not have them in front of me. From the complaints I see, I think "one size fits all" really means "We will send you the first thing we grab." The larger size is ok for me. The adjusters fall a couple inches below my shoulder, rather than closer to the belt in 46 inchers - what I normally wear. The people who complain they are too short probably got a 46-incher and needed larger. The size is labelled on a little cloth tab. I guess it saves someone a nickel or dime per order, and we all know times are tight.I want to be clear that the product itself is excellent. Well-made and sturdy as I have found most Carhartt products to be. I will probably get another pair soon, since I can use either size.This review was written for the Amazon site only. Its appearance on any other sites does not indicate my interest in those sites.

Very narrow in width, more for a child or a small female. Not as I expected, I only looked at the price.

Purchased for a themed dress up event. About 2 hours into wearing one of the back clasps fell apart. It took about 10 minutes and we were luckily able to piece it back together. They are cheap so we didn't expect high quality, but we did expect one full use without them breaking.

They are a good set of suspenders. I didn't pay attention to the fact that they only have one clip in the back. I don't like that because they pull my pants into my button. I DON'T LIKE THAT. But if you are expecting a three clip set of suspenders then your in luck because I do recommend these for you.

The one problem is the back sides of the adjustment bucket dig into my skin, causing tears and it hurts. I've never owned a pair of suspenders that have had this type of buckle configuration that causes damage and pain. I wish I would have bought only one pair, but there was no way to know the adjustment buckles would have been styled this way. The suspender material is great and the clips are strong - overall not bad, if you can get past the issue with the buckles. I do wear them under my clothes, against my skin, and I know they weren't designed to be worn this way. I don't want others to know and that's why I use them this way. Then again I can't imagine wearing them over my clothes for fear of the buckles causing tears.

Hey you get what you pay for. They were inexpensive and they seem kind of cheap. They look ok and are fine with dress pants, but I would not wear them with jeans or work clothing as they will probably unhinge and hit you in the back of the head. I have only worn them a few time so I can't say if they will hold up or not, but like my stars say, they are ok

I bought these for a costume, and they worked well for that purpose. Would recommend for others to purchase, nice selection of colors.

I purchased Carhartt paying more for the quality that the brand provides. The clips slip off my jeans, I have to fasten them to the belt loops to get a decent hold... and they still stip off. But the worst thing is rusting. The inside of the clips and the adjuster sliders are rusting. Really let me down.

These suspenders are poor quality. They are foreign-made of inferior materials, and are not the quality of the identical USA-made suspenders they replace. They were the wrong size. Took them to the tailor to have them shortened, an added expense. The elastic began to weaken right away. Carhartt puts its reputation at risk with these cheap goods.

I am sure that for many men these suspenders might be very good. They are certainly of good quality. However I did not realize that the greater width of these suspenders would render it impossible for me to access my shirt pockets which is where I keep important stuff rather than in my back pockets. That would not be a problem if I usually wore a jacket(with pockets), but most of the year I cannot wear a jacket where I live, and when it is cooler a sweater is more suitable. So if you wear a jacket the year round, these suspenders might serve you very well; otherwise they are not very useful.

Positive: The clamps held securely to my ski pants. Not so great: (1) One of the tension clips would slip thus loosening the suspenders. (2) Regarding the one size fits all, I am a 5' 8" / 170 lb. man. For me, these suspenders were too large. I had to tighten so much that the tension clips ended up behind my shoulders leaving only about 2 inches remaining for additional tightening should the suspenders stretch in the future. The size of these is for a much larger person than me.For these reasons, I returned them for another brand suspender which is working better for me.

The clips hold the suspenders to my belt well. But using them on my pants tears them. The clip to hold the suspenders to a certain size slip and do not hold in place. This is the second set I've had, the first failed within 2 weeks. This set lasted a little longer but still not very long.

I received a pair of the Camo suspender as a gift, and they are the best I have ever owned. So I ordered a pair of the blue and a pair of the black thinking by the description they would be made of the same material as the camo pair. Wrong! The one size fits all is terrible and they don't wear the same. They keep falling off of my shoulder. I will never buy them again. Nuff said.

I'm sure you folks have some great products but unfortunately these fall a bit short of that. They seem to be designed for a child. Thin material, flimsy & latches difficult to latch into pants. They didn't cost much so maybe "get what ya pay for"? Thank you for prompt delivery...

These suspenders seem to be poorly made. I didn't expect them to last a long time, but longer than 5 hours before they showed wear for sure.

Perhaps I didn't adjust them write or there is a bigger size but they snapped after 2 hours of wearing them. It was only to dress as "Blippi" for my 2-year old's birthday but it'd have been nice if they lasted at least a day.

The clips didn't hold strongly, and I wasn't exactly stretching them as tightly as suspenders should be. I felt constrained with my movements to avoid having it snap off of my pants. Overall, I would have opted into a slightly higher price point, since I think having suspenders that stay on is kind of a requirement.

Bought these for a halloween costume, they served their purpose well for a one night thing. However even when I adjusted them to the full length I found they were just way to short (I'm 5'10") and I was constantly fighting them from making my pants ride up uncomfortably. I would never be able to wear them everyday and wouldn't buy them again.

If the quality is a little better, I'd get a few more in different colors because these skinny suspenders are simple-looking and cheap. But given the low price, what you get what you pay for.One of the clasps came undone on my first wear. It was easy to put pieces of the clasp back together, but the clasps are cheaply made. So, they can withstand occasional use but won't stand normal tear and wear. The elastic band themselves seem of good quality and the color is exactly as pictured on Amazon.Package includes seller's email and phone in case you're not "100% satisfied." I didn't bother contact them since I could see them sending me a replacement which probably would be just as poorly made.Would not recommend it.

Rear buckle disintegrated/sprung apart. Overall quality of materials is First Class. Good stitching, sturdy straps & robust appearing buckle. But the right rear buckle came apart & lost during use on the fifth use. I am 63 and overweight. I use the suspenders to keep my Carhart work shorts UP while carrying a utility knife, pencil & tape while performing house maintenance. Suspenders typically fail due to Weak buckles eventually failing to grip or the stitching or material at the leather yoke failing. Hoped Carhart would have a more ROBUST product. Product still New but Useless. Can anyone recommend a manufacturer of heavy duty suspenders?

After 2 weeks of very occasional use the clip came apart. Very cheap metal clips. If you want quality that works, don't buy these. The Nicholson brand suspendersI had before were in use almost 15 years.

I bought these in July and by December the clips no longer hold material. That means that the pants they are meant to hold, fall down! I would not recommend these.

Better name for them is utility crap. Very poor quality to price ratio. Pants clips and adjustment clips are poorly made and useless. I threw them in the trash after trying to use them 4 or 5 times.

So disappointed that I could not exchange these ! I bought them for my Dad whose pants always fall down & the metal clips were scratching his leather recliner . I tried to exchange them & was told NO. Now I am stuck with two pairs for the rest of my life !

My first pair of these suspenders worked very good for about a year and a half. The next pair shipped in May 2015 was fraying upon receipt, so I returned that pair in June 2015 and received my replacement pair the same month, in August 2015 I noticed the strap buckles were not holding the adjustment which I set. Now I need to reset them every day I wear them at least once.Just a real nuisance.

Clip fell apart, couldn't find the pieces, First time putting them on.

As advertised.Update. Buckles fell apart in less than a month. Very disappointed.

Rusted! Cannot wear to my friends wedding which is DAYS away!!!

I bought these as an add-on item to reach my quota for free shipping on other items I purchased, so I suppose my expectations should not have been all that high for an item that costs around 8 bucks. But.....the clips and materials on these things are so chintzy that I can barely get the around a pair of denim jeans. I have no idea how long these will last, but I said in my headline, you get what you pay for.

Do NOT purchase. They came with rust marks where the adjustment metal pieces are. The suspenders will need to be adjusted if the person wearing them is 5'2" or taller. So disappointed!

The minute I opened the package, one of the buckles broke. It was still usable, though, so I attempted to put the suspenders on and see if they would still work. The didn't. They do not clamp hard and allow for almost no movement without coming detached. They also look extremely fake and laughable. This product could have been found at a dollar store. They lengths are also uneven and hard to adjust. I do not recommend this product as it was a complete waste of money for me.