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The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Braces
At Historical Emporium, we've proudly offered authentic period clothing since 2003, delighting thousands of customers worldwide.
Our hundreds of y-back braces sold reflect our commitment to unique authenticity, outstanding customer service, and excellent prices. We carefully survey every customer to gather feedback and assemble this list of top-rated y-back braces.
Shop confidently, knowing these exceptional y-back braces are customer-tested and endorsed, ensuring you'll receive five-star service and unmatched value.
#1 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
French Satin Suspenders - Black
ITEM 005086
$35.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 17 reviews
Good quality.
Apr 4, 2025
David Westwood
Portland OR
US
Portland OR
US
Black, Dressy, Suspenders
A quality upgrade from the normally seen "Police Braces" which reenacters have been using for the past 60 years. These kind of suspenders can be used for any occasion.
Mar 21, 2025
Jeffrey Yarber
Ocala FL
US
Ocala FL
US
Nobody will see them, but you'll know.
Even though people shouldn't see the suspenders of a proper gentleman, you'll know how dapper you are when you wear these with fancy pants and a tie. Works well for an Earp or Holiday kit, or if you just want to play a railroad tycoon. I matched mine up with tuxedo pants to portray an Englishman or a butler.
Oct 6, 2024
Troy Whigham
Tampa FL
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Tampa FL
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Suspenders
I haven't worn suspenders before. These were easy to put on my pants and to adjust the fit.
Sep 6, 2024
Brett Smith
Dayton NV
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Dayton NV
US
Just right
First pair of suspenders for me in decades. Perfect fit and necessary for the high waist pants. Functional and yet dressy enough for the 1890's mortician.
Mar 2, 2024
The Woolley Mort
Sedro Woolley WA
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Sedro Woolley WA
US
Gala
Our church is having a black tie affair and I had a suit custom made over 30 years ago styled on this line and I thought it time again.
Nov 17, 2023
Daryel Pruitt
Byhalia MS
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Byhalia MS
US
Perfect
Exactly what I was looking for.
Nov 15, 2018
Bee
US
US
Well pleased
Gerry nice looking
May 11, 2017
Rodney S
San Antonio Te
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San Antonio Te
US
black suspenders: french satin
nice accessory
Jul 27, 2016
Anonymous
Good Braces
The suspenders were as advertised, of good quality and of good price.
Feb 3, 2016
OldSacJack
Sacramento CA
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Sacramento CA
US
Perfect!
These suspenders are fantastic! They fit my 5 foot 9 inch frame perfectly and the elastic has just enough give to be very comfortable for all day wear while still keeping my trousers securely in place. The satin material is shiny and smooth, giving a sleek, upper-class look that is a finishing touch on a Black Tie affair or just a casual Victorian Stroll in Saratoga Springs. I love these braces.
Sep 14, 2015
Peter
Amsterdam Ne
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Amsterdam Ne
US
done with belts
At the ripe young age of 42, this is honestly my first serious pair of suspenders (that weren't clip-on and mock-ups of the ones Robin Williams wore on Mork & Mindy). Combined with a proper set of trousers, I felt way too comfortable. I need more of these in my life. These are worn underneath of the waistcoat so nobody really gets to see them... except my wife as I'm taking all of the layers off. And she seems to think they look really fine on me. As far as I'm concerned, that's the final word.
May 28, 2015
Magnus
Raleigh NC
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Raleigh NC
US
Ken The Gambler
Love them, fit great, look great.
Jan 8, 2015
Ken
Virginia Beach Va
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Virginia Beach Va
US
Spanners
They look well made, and cost much less then in department stores. I having tried them on yet.
Oct 18, 2014
Robert Buchanan
La Mesa CA
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La Mesa CA
US
Clothes
great place to buy from allclothes i buy here also fit great
Oct 17, 2014
mac
Rives Te
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Rives Te
US
#2 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Tan Elastic Y-Back Braces
ITEM 008156
$32.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 15 reviews
Fine fit
Works well and looks good with my out fit
Aug 1, 2025
Gordon Bennett
Milton WA
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Milton WA
US
Great quality and feel
Highly functional and comfortable. Feels like they're barely there...Perfect with the Broomfield pants I purchased with them. Blessings!
Jul 12, 2025
Don
Ontario CA
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Ontario CA
US
Works for Me
Suffering from the old man sickness known in vernacular circles as "noassatall", combined with stooping and bending resulting in the "Plumber's Butt Syndrome" speaks for itself. In this review, no further words are necessary other than complementary adjectives for authenticity...
Apr 25, 2025
Don Cordell Ward
Fletcher NC
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Fletcher NC
US
Excellent
Excellent
Apr 4, 2025
laurence hespel
Ramona CA
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Ramona CA
US
Fit and hold are good....
I bought these suspenders to add to the ones I already had. These were just as good, holding everything up comfortably and fitting well, binding on the shoulders and back. Will buy again if the need calls for it!
Dec 13, 2024
Robert Miller
Charlotte NC
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Charlotte NC
US
Great suspenders!!
Got these for daily wear. They work great!
Sep 4, 2024
Crafty
Lansdale PA
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Lansdale PA
US
Great quality
Good fit.
Jul 4, 2024
William Williford
Coatesville PA
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Coatesville PA
US
Just what I thought I was ordering
Exactly what the description stated.
Jun 30, 2024
Chele J Mecomber...
Burns WY
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Burns WY
US
Just as described
I bought these as part of an 1880's outfit for my costuming hobby. They look and feel great and perform flawlessly.
May 17, 2024
Ryan M
Saint Paul MN
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Saint Paul MN
US
Frank
Suspenders are perfect they fit as described.
Apr 26, 2024
Frank Stigler
Ranger TX
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Ranger TX
US
Y back braces
Needed new pair of suspenders for heavy wool pants....these are absolutely perfect.
Apr 26, 2024
Terry Vollmer
Helena MT
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Helena MT
US
Perfect
Perfect
Mar 15, 2024
Woodroe
Appleton WI
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Appleton WI
US
Excellent Braces
Feb 16, 2024
Joseph Mills
Washington DC
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Washington DC
US
Perfect!
I had several colors of suspenders but needed a pair of neutral and tan or brown suspenders. I have been waiting a long time for your stock to resupply and was very happy to see the colors I wanted to show up recently.
Feb 9, 2024
Bill Moss
Story WY
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Story WY
US
Durable!
These are built well and have a lot of adjustability!
Jan 17, 2024
Cameron
Beaverton OR
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Beaverton OR
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#3 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
French Satin Suspenders - Gray
ITEM 005088
$35.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 7 reviews
French Satin Suspenders
Fit great, great design, very well made! Definitely recommend!
Dec 27, 2017
Ryan Lawson
Lawrenceburg IN
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Lawrenceburg IN
US
nice silky grey braces
High quality braces. I ordered the shorter ones which work better (though not perfectly) with high-waisted trousers. it would be ideal if the Emporium carried braces/suspenders specifically designed for high-waisted trousers (e.g. with shorter runner ends etc.)
Apr 3, 2016
Slade
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
French Satin Suspenders
Love the colour they feel great and are very comfortable to wear would highly recommend these to wear
Aug 11, 2015
Frank Brooker
Quorn St
AU
Quorn St
AU
Very Nice!
Nicely stretchy, attractive slightly shiny gray. Length is good for me (I'm 6 feet even).They look nice enough to wear without a vest.
Jun 11, 2015
eljeffo
Las Vegas NV
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Las Vegas NV
US
Park Ranger
May 31, 2015
Anonymous
Cowboy braces
These are the standard others need to meet. The shorter size is important when wearing high waisted britches. These are the best quality I've seen except for the high dollar formal type. Perfect for Cowboy action!
Apr 23, 2015
Deadwood Blackie
Green Cove Springs FL
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Green Cove Springs FL
US
Suspenders
These are a really great pair of suspenders. They add the last little touch to the impression that you're trying to pull off.
Nov 26, 2013
Aaron
Greenville So
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Greenville So
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#4 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Diamond Elastic Y-back Suspenders - Black
ITEM 005946
$32.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 6 reviews
Nice old school suspenders
Bought to go with a pair of black canvas trousers. Very nice quality and look.
Dec 28, 2024
Ross Johnson
Saint Paul MN
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Saint Paul MN
US
Absolutely necessary.
Of course I need these for the pants, so I treat them as one.
Nov 1, 2024
Derek Cope
Alice TX
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Alice TX
US
Nice style
I purchased these suspenders to go with a trouser order also from the ‘Emporium’. Nice pattern/design and easy to adjust to the right length.I’m approximately 5ft 8ins in height so the short version was ‘spot on’ for me.
Always enjoy a shop at Historical Emporium, Hope to be back purchasing again soon.
Thank you.
Mar 25, 2023
Chris
Greater London
UK
Greater London
UK
Button Suspenders
These have a robust elastic. The hardware is sound. The tabs could be thicker but are easily repaired if they end up giving out.
Nov 8, 2018
Anonymous
Superb!
Even nicer than the photos!
Feb 12, 2016
Sluggo
Lake Villa IL
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Lake Villa IL
US
Superb!
Even nicer than the photos!
Feb 12, 2016
Sluggo
Lake Villa IL
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Lake Villa IL
US
#5 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Burgundy Elastic Y-Back Braces
ITEM 005090
$32.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 5 reviews
Functional + Fashionable
I knew my trousers would come a bit big so the braces were a must! I wish they came in a smaller size since I had to shorten them as much as they could go, and once I did that, the y-back went up to my neck and it is kind of uncomfortable if I'm not wearing a shirt with a collar, but I expect everything to be a little too big since I am built smaller so I'm not complaining. Otherwise, they get the job done and I especially like the colour!
Oct 12, 2025
Rilea Reed
Big Bear City CA
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Big Bear City CA
US
Just what i always wanted!
They hold my pants up....
Sep 30, 2024
Dan Ryan
Simpsonville SC
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Simpsonville SC
US
Kinda like what I was expecting.
Been wanting to have a oldy type outfit. This is it for now. I'll be back.
Dec 15, 2023
William Bagley
Tolleson AZ
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Tolleson AZ
US
Excellent
Perfect
Aug 29, 2018
George Smith
Ventura CA
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Ventura CA
US
classic braces
Aug 22, 2014
Nicholas Lamont
Perth We
AU
Perth We
AU
#6 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
French Satin Suspenders - Khaki
ITEM 005089
$35.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 3 reviews
Oh wow
Very impressed as to how they look. Fit awesome. Made of high-quality material that’s for sure you can see the quality or not. Excellent company to deal with I’ve dealt with them in the past and will continue to deal with them in the future. Definitely do look after their customers
Jun 23, 2022
Kevin Granger
Mundare Al
CA
Mundare Al
CA
superb product just as advertised
This is my second ordered item and these live up to every word they say. They look identical to some old braces from my grandfather that he got from great grand pappy, in design. Sturdy and sound. They are a light Khaki color that like the picture when the light hits right seem more a creamy white satin in appearance. If you have just a regular costume quality shirt, you will feel the need to upgrade just to show these baby's off (as I am doing). IF I could give 10 stars I would.
Jul 30, 2020
Dr Randal Allison
Henderson NV
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Henderson NV
US
Satin Suspenders
This was a very well made product that matched the description and fit quite well and looks great with my outfit.
Sep 13, 2017
Guido
Sacramento Ca
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Sacramento Ca
US
#7 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Navy Elastic Y-Back Braces
ITEM 005094
$32.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 3 reviews
They Hold Up
No, truly! I'm enjoying these plenty. The color is nice, the leather looks classy. They're holding up my high-waisted trousers. What more can I ask for?
Oct 28, 2023
Victor Sweeney
Warren MN
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Warren MN
US
Great Quality
Great Quality.
Aug 3, 2023
Carlos J
Bronx Ne
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Bronx Ne
US
Navy Y-back Braces
Good quality and the fit was perfect.....very comfortable..
Aug 6, 2020
J. Martin
Liberty Mi
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Liberty Mi
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#8 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Ladies Suspenders - Brown Leather
ITEM 008326
$56.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 3 reviews
Well made
I'm really happy with them , not big and bulky just perfect.
Dec 13, 2024
Robyn Taylor
North Chesterfield VA
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North Chesterfield VA
US
Well made Quality item!
These will complement any attire you desire. Thanks for these fine made suspenders.
Oct 24, 2024
Karen Henkels
Long Beach CA
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Long Beach CA
US
best fit.
the entire outfit was purchased for a wedding at the end of March, but these suspenders work for every day use as well
Feb 23, 2024
Michael Strain
Bakersfield CA
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Bakersfield CA
US
#9 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Natural Elastic Y-Back Braces (Long)
ITEM 001834
$32.95
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Average Rating: 4.88/5.00 stars from 17 reviews
great product
exactly what we were searching for, product arrived quickly and matches description
Dec 30, 2023
Stacy Oliver-Skaggs
Huntsville AL
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Huntsville AL
US
Natural Y-back braces
Exactly what I needed and arrived quickly....THANKS
Oct 28, 2021
Ironbeard
Ca
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Ca
US
very comfortable
exactly as pictured, very light cream, basically white, but very sturdy and work comfortably on my pants i love em
Oct 15, 2021
Rip Van Winkle
Chandler Ar
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Chandler Ar
US
Suspenders
Timely service good product
Oct 1, 2020
Tim Watkins
Notasulga Al
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Notasulga Al
US
Very nice quality
Perfect for my old west costume, very comfortable.
Mar 15, 2018
Buffalo Creek Mike
Eden NY
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Eden NY
US
Fantastic!
Simple and functional! These braces are great! As a circuit rider, I was looking for braces with great quality, but also fairly plain and understated. These are perfect! Exactly what I was looking for!! The leather straps are fantastic and the stitching is top notch! Very comfortable...No issues or complaints whatsoever!
Jan 25, 2018
Nicholas
Hagerstown MD
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Hagerstown MD
US
Great braces
These were just what I needed for my Fifth Doctor costume. Thanks for the great product and the fast service.
Apr 9, 2015
Alex
Mauldin SC
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Mauldin SC
US
Great Set of Braces
Good quality and fit. Followed the ordering directions and had no problem.
Mar 1, 2015
LR52
Lawrenceville Ga
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Lawrenceville Ga
US
Well built
No worry about falling britches with these on
Sep 1, 2014
Sledgehammer
Williams Lake Br
CA
Williams Lake Br
CA
Color
Should try to offer these in WHITE other than that they are perfect for what I need.
Jul 19, 2013
Todd
Cleveland TX
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Cleveland TX
US
Natural Elastic Y-Back Braces
They are the perfect complement to my trousers. Thanks
May 17, 2013
Nikki Longo
Lindenhurst NE
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Lindenhurst NE
US
Finally...
After adding suspender buttons to my trousers, and these suspenders, no more sagging pants, and no more suspender clips slipping off. Thank you!!!
Feb 16, 2013
T. Outen
Waxhaw NC
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Waxhaw NC
US
braces
These braces are just what I was looking for, they seem to be fitting the bill just fine.Can't wait for the re-enacting season to begin.
Thanks Russ
Jan 10, 2013
Russell W Young Jr
Harrisburg Pa
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Harrisburg Pa
US
2 Horses
Very pleased with my purchase of Y-back braces. Mailed in good time and I am pleased with the quality.
Dec 14, 2012
Merrill Freed
Lebanon PA
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Lebanon PA
US
Somethin' To Hold Up Yer Britches!
These Y-Back suspenders in the natural color (sort of tan) look great with an authentic pair of Edwardian wool fishback trousers.
Jan 9, 2012
forestranger57
Eugene OR
Eugene OR
#10 The 10 Most Popular Y-Back Brac
Charcoal Elastic Y-Back Braces
ITEM 005091
$32.95
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Average Rating: 4.89/5.00 stars from 9 reviews
Great Suspenders
These are genuine suspenders. They look great and work great.
Oct 25, 2025
Joey Ravioli
Arlington TX
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Arlington TX
US
Very comfortable
These are easy to adjust and are very comfortable.
Sep 12, 2025
Paul K.
Garner NC
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Garner NC
US
Standard but good
May 30, 2025
Bret Click
Edgewater MD
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Edgewater MD
US
About suspenders
I ware suspenders everyday they are great!
May 11, 2025
mike dabato
Lodi OH
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Lodi OH
US
Too long still
Great quality, but too long even the short braces I got. I'm a woman, but pretty tall. Needed to adjust them a bit by sewing.
Dec 15, 2021
Jenia
Y-Braces..
Just what I needed!!
May 31, 2018
Anonymous
NJ
US
NJ
US
Best ever
After using braces from other suppliers, I can say that these are the best that I have ever had. The button-on design is far better than any clip on style made.
Mar 15, 2018
Thaddeus Boggs
Bryan Te
US
Bryan Te
US
Charcoal Y-Back Braces
Very satisfied! Made by Wahmaker.
Sep 13, 2014
Russell
FL
FL
Great Product
So far the suspenders are holding up well and are just what I was looking for.
Feb 14, 2014
BigPaul48
Ashford WA
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Ashford WA
US
