Surprise Reviews 1 - Kore Essentials Trakline Men's Ratchet Belts
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- My fiancé, Dorian, unveils the Kore Essentials Trakline Men's Ratchet Belts system, but with a little extra something to really get my heart racing. I swear, I regretted asking him to join me for this series each time I watch this damn video! To see the various belt options available to fit nearly any size, style and preference, check out www.koreessentials.com.
This video is sponsored by Kore Essentials.
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I really hope you enjoyed this episode of the Surprise Reviews series. Even though I like to talk about men's style, grooming, etiquette, dating and other men's lifestyle-related items on the channel, this video was extra special because, Dorian thought it would be fun to get my thorough review of a hole-less belt system since I've been pretty critical of them in the past. Kudos to the Kore Essential team, knowing my distaste for them, still stepped up and said they wanted my honest assessment. I don't even know, if I was on the other end, if I would have done that, as well. - Jak na to + styl
I own two Kore track belts in black and brown and love them. I will never go back to wearing a regular belt with holes again that's for sure. Kore track makes the fit perfect and super comfortable. Not to mention the style and quality is first rate better than my old belts. Honestly, these are the best part of my wardrobe. Get one, you'll be glad you did.
As opposed to the typical advertisements you see nowadays, honest reviews like this are soooo much more useful and valuable..
As for the belt, I'm with you on this one Ashley...there's nothing wrong with classic belts to me.
Jay Manalo
A good thick flexible leather should last very long. Not a fan of those thin dress-belts
I love how Dorian's personality is starting to shine through these videos. In fact, I hope he appears in all future videos.
TRAKLINE BELT -- I’m glad I bought two!
One black, one brown -- that pretty much covers all my fashion needs! This would be a great belt at a great price even if it was a conventional belt. The quality and workmanship of the leather and the design and feel of the buckle are that good. That I can easily fine-tune the fit of the belt for whatever reason is a bonus. It's such a simple concept, you wonder why no one thought of it sooner, but the way it is executed -- the ratcheting mechanism, the hidden quick-release -- show a lot of design work and engineering went into this product. Extremely well-executed. And the on-line purchasing experience was simple and swift. I strongly recommend this product and the website. Thanks!
I got my husband a Kore brand belt last Christmas and he absolutely loves it. It's a great gift because they use it and you don't have to worry about sizing. One belt fits all. My husband wears it about every day and loves to show everyone how it works. As a woman I’m not sure I understand it, and it's been awkward more than once, but I guess that doesn’t matter. The buckles and belts do seem very well constructed, even better than Nordstroms belts. All the men in my family wear them and love them too. Strange but true.
SO true! I have 2 of these belts from Kore and I absolutely love them. I can’t believe it took someone so long to figure this out - but it was worth the wait. This belt is way better. Gentlemen if you’re looking for a new belt and want something better - this is it. It’s more than just better, it’s the best belt ever made.
I have 2 of these belts from Kore and absolutely love'em. I can’t believe it took someone sooo long to figure this out - but it was worth the wait. These belts are very cool and all I wear now. Gentlemen, or ladies, if you’re looking for a new belt and want something better - this is it. It’s more than just better, it’s the best belt I've ever owned.
The only thing better than receiving my first Kore Essentials Belt was receiving my second Kore Essentials Belt. This time I went with a Nickel Plated Buckle. The quality was just as superb as the Stainless Steel Buckle. Now I can mix and match both my buckles and leather straps to make different combinations. Setup was again extremely easy and I was using my belt right away. This time I got the hanger for my belts. It is really a great addition. Now I can hang both my belts nicely in my closet. I highly recommend anyone who gets the belts to opt in for the hanger too. It is definitely worth it. Again my hats off to Kore Essentials for making a highly superior product. Their belts feel much more natural and snug than a traditional buckle. I would imagine that is because I can adjust the size with much more control. Traditional buckles are either two loose or two tight. Thanks again.
Kore is Outstanding quality!
I was so please with the quality of the Kore belt and buckle along with the look and comfort, I actually purchased not only one belt and buckle set but I had to purchase a second set belt and buckle.
No more too loose or overly tight belts
Using the Kore Trakline belt is the only way to really understand the limitation of most regular belts with holes. I love this belt and show off to friends. I will definitely buy it again. Awesome product and awesome quality!
Loving my new belt!
I am really enjoying my new Trakline belt. I've been a fan of the ratcheting belts for a few years now and this was my first on from Kore. I'm 6' 2" and 225 pounds and my waistline DOES fluctuate based on everything from how much I've eaten to which pants I'm wearing. Having the quarter inch adjustments is great! I've had a couple others from a different company and they were nice belts but eventually they wore out and I needed a replacement. Because of their buckle style my wife referred to them as my "Boyscout belts" so when I saw I could get a quality ratcheting belt with a normal looking buckle I was pretty happy about it. I considered buying cheap but read some reviews and made the decision to spend a little extra on something that was real leather and looked solid. Definitely worth the extra money. I've only been wearing it a few weeks but so far I have no complaints and I don't expect to down the road. This is a nice belt.....get one, spend a couple weeks with it and you won't wear anything else.
You guys are hilarious! Would love to see more of these surprise reviews.
Ashley Weston I'd like to see your opinion on Thursday Boots. They seem good quality for a decent price. Thanks!
My Kore belt is the coolest belt I ever had. It's an awesome addition to my wardrobe, only problem is it’s made my other ‘regular’ belts obsolete! Very well made, quality is top-notch and works exactly as described. If you’re on the fence about purchasing one - just do it. You’ll have no regrets!
This is the best belt I have ever owned. The Trakline system works exceptionally well and is 100% better than traditional belts with holes.The dress belt is made with full grain leather and seems to be very high quality. The fit, finish and function of this belt system more than makes it a must have for any man. Also would make great gift. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!
Got a Kore belt as my 1st ratchet belt and love it! Trashing all other belts and ordering more of these…way comfortable and adjustable during the day.
Really happy with the Kore Essentials belt. It's easy, simple to use and very durable. I really like that it is ratcheting so no more poking holes in belts! I highly recommend this belt to anyone. It is cut to your waste size but it's quite simple.
Good review very honest.like the videos of both of you in it. Great
The playfulness between you two adds a little bit extra to the channel. Thanks for making videos that are fun and not just informative. Can't wait for the next one.
Sorry but this is the first video I felt you beat around the bush too much (trying to talk it up but couldn't really find too many reasons to do so). Also I wish you had zoomed in more to show the buckle/belt after he put it on. We wanted to see details & mechanism of how this particular brand works exactly. Solid video regardless considering you couldn't have prepared for it.
Awesome video! Really enjoyed the concept of a surprise review. The background color is great, love the classical music, and really enjoy the in depth opinion explanations on products. Thanks Ashley!
good video. I like seeing you together, keep the good job !
Amazing product and experience. Kore belt delivered on time and with great quality. Finally a proper adjustable belt without having to punch more holes. Clean and elegant look. Beautiful buckle designs (my taste). Will buy more Kore buckle options and I highly recommend this product.
Great review! I love to see more in the future!
I love this concept. Has a lot of "Unbox Therapy" vibe to it, except he knows exactly what he's gonna get. Still, first impressions are important and often genuine
Kore makes great belts & wallets
I love my Kore belt and wallet. I like that the belt looks like a traditional belt with the features of a click track style belt. High quality leather. The wallet is super light and very functional. Love both. Customer service was phenomenal, had to change an item on the order called on a sat. Did not leave a message and they still called back and made the change. Highly recommended.
I love your video. Please don't stop doing them.
What you say make a lot of sense
I love seeing when you mix & match styles, colors, sizes to suit your body shape, but I enjoy anything.
Ashley, thank you for your video and your honest opinion. A rare thing in the web!
So far this Kore belt has been awesome. It holds my S&W 9mm 2.0 compact with NO problem. It's a solid gun belt. If you have back issues this is the belt for you. I've had 3 back surgeries and usually can't wear a belt for a long time. Let me tell you, with this belt being stiff if distributes all the weight and pressure equally all the way around your waist. I love the quarter inch adjustment. I can wear this belt all the time with with a iwb holster. I wear this belt with and without my gun, it's that good.
Thattttt was awesommmeeee... lovely review !
Apologize for the delay but I just saw the response.. one thing that comes to mind is a sharp sophoistacated look. More along the lines of a first day but not business casual... hope it helps and you two are doing a great job!
This is a GREAT BELT ! Bought one originally when it was on Kickstarter, lasted me almost 7 years, but now it's time for a new one, the other one got used a lot.
I love that style of belt buckle over the Anson buckle. remember Ashley do unto others lol
Believe it or not I’ve tried every ratchet belt on the market, and Kore belts are the best, hands down. Now I own three of them and still highly recommended with out reservation.
Kore Essential Belts - Extremely comfortable! Who knew
Ordering a Kore Essentials belt was very easy.
They had excellent communication to let me know that it was coming.
Packaging was impressive.
It took 2-seconds to figure out how to put the belt on and take it off.
These Kore Trakline belts are the most comfortable belt I've ever worn.
I will definitely be purchasing more belts and buckles from Kore Essentials!
awesome
I love Ashley, Specially your smile and very impresive word selection
Love my Kore belt. It's well made with easy, quick adjustment is great!
Great review and video. I love seeing Ashley panic over the rubber snake.
I don't believe I have ever seen a video of you reviewing hats. I love some of my driver caps or fedora. I would like to see Dorian bring some hats/caps for your review, but not sure if that fits in your forte'.
you guys need to upload more often, where have you been! Also can bad ashley make an appearance in the next video? :D
Hey Ashley - I've been enjoying your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. Although you're quickly becoming a go-to resource, I wonder if you have additional style resources to recommend for us? I love 'The Rake' magazine but it's content isn't exactly affordable - but there has to be more than GQ & Esquire.... thanks for any tips!
This was a cool review!
You'r right about the belt-buckle thing
GREAT REVIEW!
😉😂😂😂 Ashley seriously your reaction to the rubber snake is so cute. your reviews are still good and very honest which I really agree
I like the Kore Essentials belt as the buckle looks like a traditional belt.
Ashley, these honest reviews are fucking awesome. I'm sick of people trying to push products on me that they themselves don't even believe in with their discount codes and sponsorship deals :/
Please make more content!
I own 5 Kore belts. It's a fantastic product and customer service is solid this far too. The three 1.5” belts are my favorites and get the most wear. I have two others for dressier style and they are very good performers as well.
The main advantage that Kore has for me is that they offer a kydex-reinforced line.
I carry a firearm, and like to be well dressed. Most "gun belts" aren't even remotely fashionable.
These are definitely a much better option for guys like me.
Are you going to make an Essential Spring Series?
My TRAKLINE belt started falling apart after about a year. It was made of 2 seperate leather (?) strips with cardboard inside. I treid glueing it back together as it graduately seperated, until it was too messed up to keep. The buckle was good quality, unlike Anson belts I've tried.
I like that they do a gun belt.
Good job guys, more surprise videos
Anything... Thanks
I love that fact that you guys did this review. I'm just partial to belt systems but I know where Ashley's coming from. I am still partial to Anson because, in my opinion, they take care of most of the critiques she mentions in this video. I.E. A buckle that looks more traditional (theirs even comes without the notch shown with this one), not too thick, and almost all of the belts I've seen are very matte and a lot of them cloth for casual.
Maybe Million Dollar Collar? I really like mine and think their a great investment. But I'd like to see your professional opinion on them and maybe any other alternatives.
Hey Ashley! this might be unrelated but i'm a student in collage and recently my old school bag broke and i'm planning to buy a new one any recommendations? preferably cheap because i'm broke thanks!
Sorry if I write this in the comment section but I have problem with the web site :)
Hi! Before asking any question I wanted to say sorry for any grammatical error :)
I have two questions for you: I live in Italy and especially between the young adults there's the trend to use suspenders but in a casual way and I'd like to know what do you think about it.
The second question is about man salopette : yesterday I was in Milan and I saw in a store a man salopette and I thought about buying it, the only thing that stopped me was that I felt too old to use it ( I'm 20 y.o. ), What do you think?
Greetings from Italy :) Alessandro
What do you think of the air max 90 essential?
How about a comparison review of Anson, Kore, & Slidebelts? In my opinion these 3 belt companies are top of the line for ratchet belts. All are high quality, all have different customization options, and then there is the belt warranty. I actually prefer the ratchet belts over traditional ones because of the fit and customization. So what you say you guys on this?
Great belts
There are a lot of these adjustable belts coming out and they are just a way better design than traditional belts. The Trakline belts are the best I have seen, and I really love mine. I got his one for my young son, and we had to cut it pretty short, but I know he loves it too. These are great, belts of the future, might as well get on the band wagon early.
What color shoes would you wear with the gray belt?
Gray for a non-traditional color of shoes.
For casual wear, any one you want as you don't have to match your belt and shoes when dressing casually.
Robinson Mertilus
Honestly I couldn't think of any situation where a grey leather belt would be better than a brown or black leather.
I have heard that Kore Essentials' tackline belts have better quality. Personally, I do like the concept of Anson Belts, except for the fact that they are quite low on the quality side.
There are pics on Amazon of the inside of their belt wish was split apart. It’s filled with fabric. I assume the competition builds theirs the same way . I will stick to the traditional leather belts.
I own one Anson belt and i do like it. I have to say the belt system is so easy and your belt always looks new because there are no holes, but i agree the buckles for these products are far too bulky.
How to purchase clothing online, in order to avoid misfitting clothes
Well-done. I've missed the personality of AW. Kudos to Dorian for making this a hoot to watch. I think he should randomly incorporate other fears into every other surprise review. Please tell me that someone else was laughing at the double meaning of ratchet.
As far as the Kore Essential belts go, I find that they are pretty nifty for casual wear (especially the grey one), although I do wish the buckles were far more understated (couldn't agree with you more about that). If they had simple buckles and made quality dress belts I would be more sold but well-made dress belts can last for years too, even though they have holes. :) As a side note, if you're of an average size, you can waste a bit of leather when you cut to size in the initial stage. Another side note on the positive side, is that you can silently adjust these belts to holding the mechanism while you maneuver it.
Perhaps future iterations will take your criticisms to heart and provide more classic options. That being said, these were mostly marketed as EDC, casual, work belts, not traditional fashion ones, hence the flaws.
I'd say some shirt stays would be interesting. Thanks for asking.
Yes, I would like to see another review please
:3
Ashley Weston Luxury watches maybe? :)
nice video keep them up
hi Ashley, love your videos. can you make a series were you dress overweight person. thanx alot
what is Dorians height and weight and what size cardigan is he wearing for reference Ashley?
Thank you and love the channel. Has helped me out a ton.
Wish you could say how this looks when you dont put it on upside down, otherwise good video.
in one video you criticized anson belts, why would you review the exact same thing from another brand? love your videos by the way!!!
I agree, this review really didn't make sense in comparison to the Anson belt review. From what I can tell these are essentially the same belts, yet the review of this product was way more positive. Sponsored posts are ruining fashion channels. First Alpha male, now this. Bummer.
Agreed. This review was bought and paid for.
Ashley Help! I need glasses (to see, not sunglasses) and I have no idea what to get. My face shape is a heart. Also what colors do I get? I'm a guy btw. Thank you!
A silhouette that is similar to Ray-ban Wayfarers and Clubmaster
I've been going back over your videos since I'm still a fairly new subscriber and I'm so disappointed in you both for the way you both seemed to trash Anson belts, but now seem to be endorsing the Kore belts. With that said I'm a fluffy person and the slide/ratchet belts have actually been a wonderful innovation giving me more style options and some self confidence. So, I know this video is just over a year old, but I think it would be nice to take a look at the pro's and cons of ratchet belts. Maybe to talk about who or in what situations they would fit and with so many companies out there now, it would be nice to go back and do a comparison of what some of the companies are offering. Just saying, but I do understand it's your channel.
You put it on backwards
If the review was a surprise, how did the lady know you cut the belt to make it fit?
I bought a couple Anson belts, and I don't have any interest in wearing them, the buckles are ridiculously bulky.
This belt is great if you try it once you wont go back to another best the best part is they look great too
I'm not sure this deserved this much time.
Review popular athleisure brands and how you'd recommend they be worn. 5:03.
No matter what my waist size is, I am always perfectly in the middle of two belt holes
Well if I told you then it wouldn't be a surprise...
Idk, it'll be hard to top the snake coiled in with the belts. Maybe review some shoe strings and throw a spider in there?
Maybe if the put the belt on the right way, the mechanism wouldn't be so pronounced
Previous video: “Don’t get track belt systems. There’s nothing wrong with normal belts! Anyone who says otherwise is just being paid to advertise.”
Current video: “Ok but this one is great! Way better than normal belts. In fact, normal belts are inconvenient.”
Comments by employees of the company sponsoring this video posing as normal dudes: “Wow this is the best belt I’ve ever owned! I just ordered 30 more!”
'I dont mind the look of it when its covered up'
Funny I saw the Anson Belt video...I happen to have a few and they are awesome...The system is great and she is obviously clueless...Overnight she approves...obviously she's a sell out bc all it took was some money for her to review Kore-no comparison.
Sunny Wynter I thought so as well. I usually hate when youtubers get paid to review and they end up loving everything about the product. They addressed this in the video though. Ashley disliked the design and bulk of anson belts. Here she said she only approved one of the buckles, the one looking like a normal belt, but it's still a little bulky. She said she wasn't a huge fan of the leather colors either. I don't see how this is being a sellout. Someone paid to have their product reviewed and she responded with critique.
Sunny Wynter What did you mean by 'no comparison'? Have you also tried a Kore Trakline? I'm trying to decide on Anson or Kore. I prefer my 1.25" dress belt straps to have a traditional looking buckle. Too bad the one Kore offers only fits 1.4" straps though. The word is Kore leather straps are higher quality than Anson?... Or did you only mean that she did not compare Kore with Anson when she should have?
+Hume108 I have both Anson and Kore, the leather seems better on the Kore I have the 1.4 for both in leather and causal for Anson. Anson dress not a fan of the buckle has a very large gap between the buckle and the leather its very noticeable.
+Hume108 Oh the E shape she has is only 1.4 not dress size.
Yes I know, that's what I said, the E-shape is only for 1.4". Kore's dress size of 1.1" is too small for my taste. 1.25" dress size I like, this is why I'm looking at Anson. You said you have '1.4 for both in leather'. both what? Both Kore's smooth and double stitch? And what about them? Do you like one over the other? Would you say the smooth is more of a casual and double stitch more of a dressy strap? Does the 1.4" look too wide to be dressy? You also said you have the 1.5" Anson casual. And how is it compared to the Kore? You're not a fan of the 1.25" Anson dress you say. So the larger Anson casual does not have a gap between buckle and strap like the smaller dress belt? Which do you recommend? I love everything about Anson except for the buckle. Hope Anson is working on making the perfect buckle, thinner and subtle like the E-shape, for formal wear.
Haha Dorian, what a troll
Really y'all? After talking all that shit about #Anson belts? Yeah, I'll stick with my Anson belts & keep supporting them. smh
werent you talkin shit about anson belts last week
That other room - 🚽🤷♂️😀
Appreciate the review. Still not a fan of these personally. Just feels too unnecessarily gimmicky to me. Why mess with the classics and try to fix what's not broken?
lol you're so full of it.
You wore the belt upside down 😭
sell out :(
Ashley Weston yea. you said you didn't like these type of belts in a previous video and here you say otherwise, and it's a sponsored video right.
Anson is better change ma mind......