FAQs
– The HIKERS front strap attaches to your fly button and the rear hook connects to your rear belt loop. Unlike other one-size-fits-all suspenders, HIKERS are buckleless and made in your size to remain hidden under an untucked shirt.
How do HIKERS suspenders work? ›
HIKERS® are innovative button fly suspenders made to be worn under an UNTUCKED shirt. With just two attachment points, your fly button* and your rear belt loop, and the ultra-flat design, HIKERS® stay concealed under your shirt so you can stay untucked.
Are HIKERS suspenders comfortable? ›
HIKERS® are comfortable.
suspenders, your pants can be a little looser because their tightness is no longer a factor in keeping your pants from slipping down. You'll want to wear them whenever you're wearing pants.
Why do people not wear suspenders anymore? ›
Because of their image as 'underwear', some men switched to belts during the 1930s as the vests (US/Canada) or waistcoats which had hidden suspenders became worn less often. This also signaled the switch in the position of securing buttons from the outside of the waistband to the inside.
How do you measure a HIKERS suspender? ›
How to Measure. For the perfect HIKERS® Co. suspenders fit, simply measure from the top of your rear belt loop, over your shoulder to your button fly.
Do suspenders go on the inside or outside of pants? ›
In front, hide them inside the waistband about 1" down from the top and 2" apart. When you have them on, your suspenders should fall in a straight line down from your shoulder to your waist. To put button-on suspenders on your trousers, start in the back.
Should suspenders be loose when sitting? ›
How Tight Should Suspenders be? Your braces should never hang loose. However, they should sit snugly over your shoulders but not too tight. Remember the purpose of wearing braces is to hold your trousers up in a comfortable position and so the length of the trouser leg sits smartly above your shoe.
Are suspenders supposed to be tight? ›
It's essential to find balance when positioning your suspenders - not too tight that they dig into your shoulders or too loose that they constantly slide off. You want them to be snug enough to hold your pants in place but still allow ease of movement.
Are you not supposed to wear a belt with suspenders? ›
How To Pair Wear Belts & Suspenders. There are few hard-and-fast rules in menswear, but if there's one we follow, it's this: never wear a belt and suspenders simultaneously. Glenn O'Brien once described this as “as case of extreme pessimism,” and we couldn't agree more.
Can you wear suspenders without buttons on pants? ›
Generally, having one or more pairs of trousers with suspender buttons included saves you the trouble of adding buttons. However, it's likely you have pants without buttons, and this means you must add them before enjoying your suspenders.
Is it wrong for a man to wear stockings and suspenders? No it is not wrong for a man to wear stockings and suspenders after all they are only items of clothing and if men wish to wear they should be allowed to do so without question or ridicule.
Why do older men wear suspenders? ›
Maybe it's a cultural or socio-economic thing. My brother-in-law, who's just a couple of years older than me, explained this weekend why he covets his suspenders. “They're comfortable and they keep my pants up,” he said. It's as simple as that.
How to keep suspenders from slipping off shoulders? ›
Make Sure Buttons are Positioned Correctly
For button suspenders, you can check to see if buttons on your pants are placed in a good position for suspender straps. Awkward button placement may be a contributor to unwanted strap movement. Repositioning buttons so they align better with your shoulders fixes this problem.
How tight should a suspender belt be? ›
The belt should fit snugly but comfortably and should never press into your flesh or cause bulges. If you're in-between sizes, it is best to choose the size up, even if it means fastening the belt on the tightest hook-and-eye. Here are some of the different suspender styles available.
How do suspenders clip onto stockings? ›
HOW TO ATTACH SUSPENDERS. To open the fastening, simply slide the rubber nub up so it comes out of the large hole in the clasp. Put the thicker part of the stocking top over the rubber nub, then place the large hole in the clasp over both the rubber nub and stocking. Slide the nub up to secure the stocking.
Why do loggers wear suspenders instead of belt? ›
Since they were strong enough, loggers initially used rigging ropes on ships as suspenders, but they gradually evolved into specialised suspenders ideal for logging work. These allowed for increased mobility and general comfort while providing much-needed support and keeping safety gear in place.
How do side clip suspenders work? ›
SIDE CLIP SUSPENDERS
Well, they are suspenders that only have two clips instead of 3 or 4, and they slip onto the sides of your pants instead of on the front and back of your pants.
