Perfectly Tailored: How to Measure the Right Belt Length

To find the perfect fit for your GERMENS belt, carefully measure the waist length. Take a measuring tape and measure the distance from the inside of the buckle to the hole you usually use, typically to the middle hole. This measured length is your ideal waist length, which the belt can be shortened to.

• 80 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 30 cm
• 82 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 28 cm
• 85 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 25 cm
• 87 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 23 cm
• 90 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 20 cm
• 92 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 18 cm
• 95 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 15 cm
• 100 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 10 cm
• 105 cm waist length – Belt shortened by 5 cm

For DIY Enthusiasts: Guide to Shortening Your Belt

If you’d like to shorten your GERMENS belt to the desired length on your own, follow these simple steps:

1. Loosen the Screw
   Start by carefully loosening the screw on the buckle of the belt. This connection secures the leather to the buckle and needs to be removed to shorten the leather.

2. Trim the Leather
   Cut off the excess leather on the buckle side – not on the side with the holes! It’s best to mark the leather beforehand to ensure you’re cutting the correct length.

3. Punch a New Hole
   After trimming the leather, punch a new hole for the screw if necessary. Make sure the new hole is strong enough to hold the buckle securely in place.

4. Reattach the Buckle
   Attach the buckle back to the leather and tighten the screw. For additional stability, you can apply a small amount of adhesive to the screw thread to prevent it from loosening.

If you’d prefer to have the belt professionally shortened, you can order this service directly from GERMENS or have it done by a local Cobbler.