Need to add a couple of inches, mainly for the added gear, and in my situation, the belts normally shrink about an inch a year. Know I ain't gainin' weight or anything.....
I recently bought an instructor belt from midway. I would say they are longer than advertised. I kind of wish I had gotten a size smaller.
This was the midway branded ones?
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I wear 38 in waist pants, I bought the 36-38 in belt. When I wear it the end of the belt is at the 9 o clock position on my side.