Review on Dark Iron Fitness Weightlifting Belt - Premium 100% Leather Gym Belt for Men & Women | Perfect for Powerlifting, Strength Training, Squats or Deadlifts | Supports up to 600 lbs by Ryan Noble

I won't do certain lifts without some extra back support. I'm 100% sure I'm not the only one since these lifting belts exist. I'm a big dude. I've been described as gorrilla shaped. This belt honestly surprised me. For years I have used the belts at whatever gym I belong to and honestly it's one of those things that has always grossed me out. If I'm going to wear a sweaty, smelly belt I'd rather it be my own stink and sweat I'm wearing. The quality is really good. The idea of getting this was to get something that will last a while until I decide to pony up for one of the really nice ones but honestly from what I have seen I don't know that it will be necessary. The stitching is really good and the buckle on it seems just as durable as any I have seen on all the other belts I've used that have been in sweaty gyms for years. Like I said. I'm gorrilla shaped and the sizing that the description refers to is accurate. I got the extra large and it's the perfect size. I'm a thick 45.5 inches around the belly button and the XL fits me perfectly. It's quite comfortable as well. I know the lower quality belts tend to dig a bit but this one doesn't. At least not for now. Very good initial impression and I'll update my review in a few months after I have had time with it, but in my experience cowhide anything just gets more supple overtime so I'm hoping it holds up. Good belt even for gorillas that doesn't hurt the wallet too bad. I'll be really satisfies even if I only get a co