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Pioneer Belt FAQs

What size belt to I need?

Check out this detailed article on how to measure to ensure you get the right size weight belt.

How do I order a super custom belt?

Email [email protected] or feel free to give us a call. M-F 8-5 CST 800-445-5262. We are happy to help you create the perfect weight lifting belt for you.

What if my belt doesn’t fit?

We are unable to accept returns on custom belts due to sizing problems. If you have sizing questions PLEASE reach out PRIOR to placing order. If you ordered a stock belt, we will accept exchanges/returns within 14 days of delivery. You must reach out to us prior to shipping the belt back for an RMA form. You will be responsible for return shipping fees and any exchange shipping fees. Please read our Returns and Exchange policy before ordering.

What size will my embroidery image be on the back of my belt?

If your custom image is tall in height and short in length, your image will be set at 2.75” tall and stretched accordingly. ***IF AT ALL POSSIBLE SEND US A PICTURE OR VIDEO**  If your custom image is long in length, we will stretch the image to 11” and adjust the height accordingly. If you are ordering a training belt, your image will be embroidered according to the size of belt you’re ordering. It will be placed on the back panel of the belt. You can request a proof prior to ordering an embroidered belt of any type. Please add the request to belt notes on ordering page under the “lets finish up”. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Custom weight belts are not be eligible for returns.

Should I order a 3″ or 4″ belt?

The best way to decide is stand tall and measure on your side from the top of your hip bone to the bottom rib. If you measure less than 4” order a 3” belt. If you measure more than 4”, go with a 4” belt. It’s all personal preference. These are just recommendations.

What updates will I receive during my belt making process?

You will receive e-mail updates throughout the process, including order confirmation, embroidery, cutting (leather has been cut for your belt), gluing (suede whether embroidery or not has been glued to the leather), sewing (the stitching on the belt has been complete), finishing (your belt has been complete and is awaiting packaging and shipping), complete (states your email has been shipped and you should have tracking by the end of the business day).

What if I want the PIONEER logo on my belt?

We do not charge to add our logo to any custom belt including embroidery. Please request which logo and placement in the belt notes on the ordering page.

What if my belt size isn’t listed?

When ordering your custom belt, stock belts not included, please select the largest size and in the belt notes let us know sizing.

Are you IPF approved?

No – our products can be used in all other federations. If there are any questions, please reach out to the meet director.

304 thoughts on “Pioneer Belt FAQs

  1. GREAT, GREAT vid! Super informative and I know none of the other gear companies would ever reach out to their customers like this.

    1. Hey Matt, what is the eta currently I ordered an non-embroider belt two weeks ago? Thanks

      1. I’m running around 3-4 weeks on non-embroidered stuff right now.

        1. Hey Matt just ordered a 1.5″ gun belt, I already have my lifting belt and it’s great!!! It’s the ETA the same for the gun belt as the lifting belt?

          1. should be a bit quicker! 2-3 weeks is typical

        2. If I want my dark brown belt to fade to black, do I need to select both “fade” and “black edging” as options or does the fade take care of that?

          1. The edging just covers edges (not visible when looking at the belt laid on a table). The fade fades the colors of the back of the belt. Pictures would be easier to help explain, so if you need further clarification, please email.

            Thanks

        3. hello I ordered a custom belt on July 30 how long does it take to get it?

          1. We advertise non-embroidered or lasered belts to take 4-6 weeks and the more custom stuff 6-8 weeks. We typically run faster than that, but it is a general guideline and what is in the acknowledgment box everyone has to check before completing the order.

      2. Will I be able to make a return/ exchange if I got the wrong size?

        1. Hello,

          No we do not take returns or exchanges for wrong sizing. There is a sizing video on the website that shows you how to measure correctly. Use the tight measurement to choose your size. I hope this helps a little.

          Kimberly

    2. Are these USD or CAD prices?

    3. Are these on the ipf approved list?

      1. No our belts are not IPF approved. They meet all the specs but we are not on the list of approved belts.

        1. What’s the ETA right now for lever custom belts with embroidery?

          1. 3-5 weeks right now.

      2. Just curious what eta is sitting about now for non embroidered stuff?

        1. 3 ish weeks right now (estimated between 2-4 weeks)

    4. Just wondering what eta is sitting about now for non embroidered stuff?

      1. 4 weeks ish right now

        1. How long of a wait on the p series

          1. They will carry the same lead time as a non-custom belt (2-4 weeks)

          2. Ok cause It’s been like a week and a half and no update so just curious

    5. What is the current eta for a non embroidered pronged belt as of now?

    6. Hi there
      Returning customer

      Asking about printing images on the back of a custom belt and what type of file is needed, also would any downloaded image with a transparent background work.
      2nd: I’m wanting to order a custom belt from Australia and for it to be sent to my brother in Canada, what would be the cost on shipping be?

      Regards Chris

      1. Hey,

        So as long as the image is clean, it doesn’t really matter the format. PDF and PNG usually work just fine, but we also can use JPG if the image isn’t crazy intricate. The background will be removed unless you specify that you want it to stay.

        Shipping is $35 internationally to Canada

  2. Great video. Very helpful

    1. Hi jw if on army deployment I can order stuff internationally AND if there’s a discount for people in the military? If so could it be applied to an order o already ordered yesterday?

      1. You can and we do! just email us and we can help you out

  3. What an outstanding informative video. I will be ordering soon!

  4. Are these belts adjustable if you lose weight and need a tighter belt? Also do you have a discount code for law enforcement at this time?

    1. All leather belts have at least a 9″ adjust-ability range. Email me for the First Responder Code.

    2. How can a make a custom lever belt? I’m trying to navigate to it and order a custom belt.

        1. How much is shipping for algeria

          1. $45USD (does not include duties or taxes)

      1. Which is more similar to the now discontinued 10mm stock belt, the 13 or 8.5mm stock belts?

        1. the 13mm ones for sure!

    3. Do u ship to NZ and if so how much is shipping

      1. Hi Christina,

        Yes, the website is set up for all countries. Shipping for a belt to NZ is 45.00USD.

        Kimberly

      2. Is there any way to do the splatter lever belt with the stars incorporated into the wording as shown with the red, white, and blue example splatter belt? I don’t see an option to in the customization?

        1. Put your request in the “belt notes” section and someone will contact you for the extra price.

  5. Ordered my double suede belt last Friday. Cannot wait to strap up!

  6. Are these belts IPF Cert? I know this video is kind of old.

    1. No Sir they are not IPF approved. IPF is not accepting new items until 2018. We are hoping to get on the list then if we can. It is extremely expensive but we are going to try.

      Kimberly

  7. Thank you for the video. I am not sure if I have seen any other company do this. Really swaying my choice to go with your product.

  8. Do you ship to the United Kingdom?

    1. Yes we do! The website is set up for UK shipping.

  9. Do you ship to the Northern Marianas Islands?

    1. We can! Just email me the order instead of placing it online. [email protected]

  10. What’s the standard Eta?

    1. 4-6 weeks is typical right now.

  11. Can you remove the background from an image? If an image is provided with a white background can this be removed before embroidered?

    1. We always remove the backgrounds on images unless the customer requests not to!

      1. What is the estimated time on shipping for other products like wrist/knee wraps?

        1. Hi,
          They take about a week right now due to the Christmas sale last weekend, you will be notified via email with tracking when it ships. I hope this helps a little.

          Kimberly

      2. Do you ship to Israel? Also is there any way to see a picture of what the israeli flag designed belt looks like? Thanks!

        1. Yes the website is set up for all countries. Unfortunately we don’t have a pic of a Israeli flag belt.

  12. Just ordered my first belt (Pioneer 13mm 4″ PL Belt). I was wondering which products I need to take care of the belt and how they should be used as I noticed you have a tab dedicated to belt care products.

    1. If it is treated and/or dyed, I would suggest using the Bick 4 once or twice a year. For a suede belt, the Gard-More acts like a Scotch Guard protecting your belt and the Suede cleaner is self explanatory and works great.

  13. I currently have a lever belt. Its a little on the big size. I would like to purchase a lever belt putting the lever back in the middle of the holes. What measurements should i give you?

    1. Measure your current belt from end to end and go off of that. I.E. if your current belt is 40″ long and you think cutting it down 4″ would suit you well, just make a request in the “order notes” section at checkout to make the belt 36″ from end to end.

      1. I forgot to mention The belt I currently have is a schiek. Would that make a difference? Or would I still measure and minus the 4″s?

  14. HI, I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE GIVING ANY DISCOUNT CODES FOR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCMENT?

    1. Yes we do! Please email me at [email protected]

    2. Can you make the custom flag belts with a buckle? Also can other countries other than ones shown be made?

      1. Hi Mason,

        We can only do the flag belts on the lever belts. We only put the countries we could do on the website. Some countries we can’t do because of colors we don’t have or designs we can’t do.

  15. Is it possible to choose a different font for laser burning?

    1. Yes Sir! Just upload the text in the font you want as an image!

  16. Hi I have a comp in exactly 4 weeks for a Giants Live qualifier, what would be the chances of getting a belt in that timeframe to the UK?
    Thanks

    1. If you get a belt with no embroidery, it shouldn’t be an issue. We are getting those in and out very quickly right now.

  17. Can I change my shipping address. I will be going on leave and am not sure if I will receive it before I go home.

  18. I know you have mentioned your belts are not IPF approved. Does it apply to USAPL as well?

    1. USAPL isn’t strict on local and state meets but our belts are not usable on national and world stages. It is always best to email or contact the meet director before getting to check-ins!

  19. Curious if the eta right now for non embroidered is still 4-5 weeks. Just ordered mine and i cant wait lol

    1. I would gauge them at 3-4 weeks right now.

      1. What is the eta on the discounted belts? Are they 3-4 as well? Or less because they are already made?

  20. Just wondering how many weeks it takes from placing the order to recieving it in Australia? Just ordered a belt and silverbeast wraps, keen to use them!

    1. 4 ish weeks for the belt (if embroidered)

  21. Hey Matt
    would I get an update as to when my lever belt is to be shipped out? I’m at sydney australia and excited to get it. 8)

  22. Hi! First meet Dec 9th. Looking to receive my belt and have a couple of weeks to break it in so I plan on ordering completely plain. Could i send it back to you to have embroidered after first meet or must it be done BEFORE?

    1. Unfortunately once the belts are made, I cannot do much to them. Embroidery is actually done before the belt’s assembly. Sorry :(

  23. Curious- do the lever buckles fit most other lever belts? My lever broke on my current belt and my budget doesn’t allow me to buy a whole new belt at the moment, but would love to buy a black lever buckle. I have a lifting large lever belt

    1. Yes ours should fit those just fine!

  24. Hi, I was wondering if your custom levers (not belts) are IPF approved. Also how long would shipping typically take to the UK?

    Thanks

    1. I don’t know how they would be able to tell ours apart from everyone else. I think you will be fine on this. If you order just a lever, you are looking at about 10 business days for a transit time.

  25. What’s the weight of a 10mm Thick – 4″ Power Lifting Belt size 27-36″?

  26. Do you have an undyed version of 10mm Thick – 4″ Power Lifting Belt? Is buckskin the one?

  27. I read your info on the starting strength forums, but can no longer find it. You explained how 13mm belts are 2 6.5mm belts, and that a 10mm belt is really a 6.5mm belt with suede.

    Just wondering if you could do a quick recap? It was honest, and helpful.

    I’m wondering how thick your deadlifting belts are? They look 6.5mm.

    Thanks

    1. You have the basics down there already! If you just think of TOTAL THICKNESS and then add the thickness of the other material (suede) then you will really start to get a feel for what we do.

      13mm double suede belt is two pieces of leather (4.5mm each for a total of 9mm) + two pieces of suede (2mm ea for a total of 4mm) = 13mm
      13mm Non Suede belt is two pieces of leather at 6.5mm each
      10mm belt is a single 6.5mm piece of leather + two (2) layers of suede at 2mm each = 10.5mm +/-
      Deadlift Belts, Training Belts, and basic Power belts are all a single piece of leather measuring right around 6.5mm thick

      Hope this is what you were after!

  28. Hey Matt!

    What’s the ETA like if belt was ordered beginning of November?

    1. Best guess it right around 6 weeks

  29. Do you guys ship to P.O. Boxes? If not what is method of shipping i.e. Ups or fed ex i live in California.

    1. Yes we do! We ship USPS Priority Mail 2-3 day

  30. Are you going to be offering a Christmas discount ?
    Thanks

    1. Our Christmas sale ended October 29th unfortunately. Next one will be over the 4th of July 2018

  31. I measured size 40-41 relaxed around my naval and 38-39 snug. I ordered a large lever belt. Is that a good size?

    1. Yes that should be fine unless you are planning on losing a bunch of weight in the future.

  32. I have a question about my belt I ordered it in November and I got my belt in January but I lost weight is there anyway I could get my belt resize before February 17.

    1. We can punch more holes no problem. Or if it is a lever belt, we can cut one end and shorten it that way.

  33. Hi Matt,

    Do you have a sense on the ETA for a non-customized 4″ 10mm belt right now?

    Thanks!

  34. What file extensions/types can be provided for the uploads? I have my vector graphics saved as svg

    1. svg should be fine. We can work with nearly anything.

  35. Is it possible to get a companies logo that doesn’t belong to me or am not sponsored by them? Just a big fan of there products and there logo really

    1. If you can get permission to use it, we can do it.

  36. Heya! I wanted to ask if you guys send out an email when an order is shipped out for delivery (for a non-tracking option order)? Thanks!

    1. Yes! You will still receive an email stating that your order is complete.

      1. Cool! Is there a package number/ID that isn’t for tracking? I know I’ll probably need one when my belt gets here as FedEx likes to give some issues in my country.

  37. Is it possible to use Japanese text for laser burning?

    1. Yes! You will just be required to upload the text as an image.

      1. Thank you, I just want to make sure that the image will be burned in a big size (please check example on the website)

  38. Do you ship to the South Korea?

    If you do, how much shipping cost?

    1. Yes we do! You will be prompted to pick a shipping service at checkout . Price is either $35 or $75 depending on that service.

  39. What is the thickness of the 4″ Custom Dyed Training Belts?

    1. If suede on the inside, 8.5mm. If no suede, 6.5mm

  40. Do you sell 3″ 10mm belt(Double sided suede) here? Honestly, I have no idea what suede do, but wouldn’t it be better to have them?

  41. What is the belt Thor is using? And, can you ship products to Japan?

    1. a 13mm lever belt and yes we can!

  42. Can you make a 10 mm or 13 mm Training Belt like that on your Instagram?
    https://www.instagram.com/p/rsM3rNHmlA/

    1. We have found that these belts are incredibly hard to get tight and then even more difficult to get off. If you are still interested, email me at [email protected]

  43. Hello. Do you have a Pioneer distributor in Europe? I would like to order a customized belt, but if I order it from USA, I will have to pay a lot to the portuguese customs (probably the double of the price of the belt). :(

    Thank you

    1. No we do not at this time.

  44. Are all prices in USD?

  45. Do you think you will be running a sale any time this summer?

    1. We try to run an annual sale over the 4th of July and plan on doing so again this year.

  46. Hi Matt,

    I just need some help being a bigger guy and not sure what belt to get. Currently I am 6 foot 3 inches, 275 pounds. My pants size is 48 inches. I wear Under Armour compression shirt all the time when i work out and my navel measurement with the shirt on is 50 inches. When i breath in (stomach fully out) i am 52 inches.

    I was 210 lbs but a sciatic disc bulge (L5-S1) and left trapezius muscle injury 3 years ago caused me to stop working out and gain the 65lbs.

    I starting lifting again and i am at the weight numbers where i need back support to maintain form until i learn again. Basically I am looking for a belt to help me over the next two years get back into the higher weights as opposed to increasing my reps more and more.

    Much appreciated.

    1. Hey Ryan,
      I would suggest starting with a 10mm power belt with a single prong and a tapered tongue. Make sure to measure according to the video on the belt ordering page. Also, it is noteworthy to keep in mind your weight loss goals when ordering a particular size. We are here if you want to call us to discuss that part.

      Thanks,
      Matt

  47. Can you give details or hints about the 4th of July sale?

    1. Last year was 10% off belts and 20% off wraps…. won’t change much from that I don’t think.

  48. Hi Matt,

    I am from India. I am very keen on ordering a 10mm XL sized wight lifting belt. Do you ship to India? If yes, is it by post or by courier? Reason for asking specifically about this is that I had ordered some other product from another vendor who shipped via postal service. I faced a real tough time and product didn’t reach to me.

    Thanks,
    Aman

    1. Hey Aman, Yes we do! You can choose at checkout between FedEx ($45) and USPS ($75) for a courier.

  49. Hi there Matt
    I’m about to have a belt ordered for me… I’m new to lifting I’m going the 10mm I’m 167cm female so would you suggest the 4” or 3” ??
    Thanks for your time

    1. It will be personal preference. Your height is right on the fence so I would suggest trying a friends 4″ belt on and seeing if you like it before ordering a 3″

  50. Do you have examples of what the different fonts look like?

  51. If ordering two belts to the UK, will the delivery price be the same as ordering one? And how much is delivery costs usually to the UK?
    Thanks

    1. Hey Scott, yes. Ordering two belts on the same order will ship with the same price as just one (fits in the same size box). FedEx International is $45 USD

  52. Hey Matt I heard your belts are made of bison leather is that true? If not, what material in terms of leather do you use to make your belts? Just curious.

    1. Hey Aristeo,
      You can order buffalo if you want (via email only), but all of our belts are made from normal bovine (cow).

  53. In a previous answer, you mentioned IPF would be open to new items in 2018 and that you were going to attempt to be approved. I was curious where you were at with that? Thanks!

    1. Hey Logan,

      We nixed the approval arrangement when they wanted to charge us $190,000 to be on the list. We simply did not think it was a smart business decision.

  54. Current ETA for a 10mm powerlifting belt? I have a competition in October and really want to have mine broken in by then!
    Thanks :)

    1. We try to keep the advertised lead time accurate on the site so we move it around according to where we are currently. Right now we are running at about 5 weeks.

  55. Hello,

    Can you customize the belts with foreign languages?

    1. Yes but they will have to be treated as images and uploaded as one

      1. Will the quality of the image be worse than if it was in English?

  56. Any update on possible cert. through USAPL? Thanks!

    1. It wont happen unless something very drastic happens unfortunately. They use the IPF approved list and the IPF approval fees are comical. I apologize.

  57. I’m interested in getting a custom belt and I noticed the designer thumbnail has the USMC on the front of the belt. I was only able to put a logo on the back of the belt. Is there a way I could have it noted that I want a particular logo on the front?

    1. Yes sir! Just add the image to the back and make a note on the order in the “order notes” section at checkout explaining that you want it on the tongue.

  58. I am planning on buying the lever belt and saw that 10mm is your most popular product. How difficult is it to break into it compared to 13mm? Only reason I was so hesitant to buy your belt was due to its thickness; I’m worried that breaking in process would be too tedious. Also what do you say would be the biggest difference in 3 or 4 in terms of width? Would the width being a bit longer provide more support for the back? I’ve read in many forums that people regret getting a 4 instead of 3.

    1. Hey Brian,
      Our 10mm belts really don’t need much to feel broken in. That is one of the most common positive reviews we get. For width, 3″ vs 4″ is really a matter of body type and/or positioning through lifts. If you are a shorter individual or you just have a short torso, a 3″ belt is what I would recommend. If your are tall (over 6′) or have a long torso, a 4″ belt is recommended. 4″ belts will for sure support better just due to surface area but sometimes the bruising of the bottom ribs and hindering of starting positions take away from that support.

      Hope this helps!
      Matt

  59. Your custom white pionner lever belt has writing inside that says “strong women scare men” or something similar to that phrase. If I get it without any engraving options, would that phrase still be on the inside? I love the pionner logo on the outside of the belt which is why I want to buy that but I’d like one without the phrase.

    1. If you don’t choose any embroidery, it will be entirely blank. If you want our logo, just request it in the belt notes section. That strong women phrase will not be on your belt.

  60. Hey for your most popular belt – double suede 10mm – is the color “buckskin” the same as having no color? I’d like one with the natural tan leather color.

  61. Im from Australia Are all belts USD?

  62. Do you deliver outside of the USA? I live in The Netherlands.
    If so, how much would the shipment costs be?

    1. Yes we do! The least expensive carrier is FedEx and it is $45 USD. Please note that that cost does not include import fees and taxes

  63. Ordered a 13mm belt. Excited for its arrival, and looking forward to putting it through some serious iron lifting!

  64. Do you ship to Finland?

  65. Hi there!
    I’m planning on surprising my partner with a training belt but I’m stuck on the size. He is bigger than he normally is and is planning on losing weight. I know he currently uses a Harbinger 4” belt in large. Would that be the same size as your large? Or should I go up to XL and get more holes put in when he loses weight just to be safe? I’m from Australia by the way so not sure if the size conversion is the same. Thanks for your help

    1. Hey Caitlyn,

      I’m not really sure what sizes that Harbinger runs at but our Large is 35″-44″. Our Training belts don’t really have room to add anymore functional holes due to the design though

  66. Do you guys warranty belts from other companies that sell your product (I.e. A7) or would I need to go through them?

    1. Every belt that ships from my belt is covered under a lifetime warranty (to protect you from raw material breakage or functioning issues). However, all customer service issues (like a warranty claim) will need to be address with the company you order from. We will not “go around” any of our partners without them knowing of the issue. For example, if you have an A7 belt, and it fails, go through A7 and we will deal with it together from there!

  67. The belt I purchased is undyed, yet the leather is treated. Can I rub neatsfoot oil on it like I would a baseball glove, to kind of darken it and condition it periodically? Just want to make sure it wont damage it or anything.

  68. I am very excited for my belt to show up! Can’t wait to see the difference from what i have now. Thanks for the awesome video and customer service side of things. I am a cop, Didn’t know there was a leo discount offered. I do plan to order more products in the future. So thank you for letting me know about this! Appreciate companies that offer!

  69. I watched this video and ordered a belt. I had incredibly high expectations. But somehow you guys still managed to wow me. Beautiful belt, every detail perfect. Fits like a glove. Feels great while lifting.

  70. How long does it take to get a custom leather wallet once the order has been placed?

  71. A IPF website says that the A7 Pioneer Cut Prong Belt- 10mm and the A7 Pioneer Cut Prong Belt- 13mm Cut are approved on their website, but this video says they are not? Is it just these belts that are approved and not the customized ones? Just need some clarification…

    1. The answer is confusing but I will try my best. Pioneer belts (the belts purchased from us) are not approved because we did not pay the $250,000 to get on the list. A7 did pay the approval fees, so their branded belts are approved.

  72. Hi There! Great looking belts! I’ve been poking around the site and can’t seem to find exactly what I’m looking for. Is there an option for a 3″, 8.5 MM, Pioneer Cut belt? I love the alternating prong innovation and I’m a little short on torso for a 4″, but would like a little extra grip and thickness than the 6.5. I see it as an option for a custom dyed belt but I don’t need anything that fancy.

    1. The custom dyed belt is going to be the only option on the site, but you can email in the order (pretty much anything is possible here).

  73. I am interested in ordering a custom belt. Do I get to see how it looks after I customize it.

    1. If you utilize the custom belt designer page, you will be able to see the belt mock up when building it. If you don’t, you can request we send you images before and after embroidery so that you can approve before the belt is made.

  74. Can you stamp/laser burn the inside of a custom leather belt with suede interior, instead of embroidering?

    1. Unfortunately the suede doesn’t take an embossing stamp and lasering doesn’t look good on it.

  75. Hello – we ordered a 4″ belt for my girlfriend whom in 5 feet. is there a “break-in” period so the belt doesn’t cut into her as much when she is squatting?

    1. There will be a period of discomfort for sure. If you bend, roll, twist, and wear that belt (even when not training) it will help. A 3″ belt may be better suited for such a small frame.

  76. Hi. What is your current needed time for custom belts? I’m currently deployed and want to ensure the belt arrives before I leave. Just a note, the belt I want is a simple one. I only want two words in block font. Thanks.

    1. I am running right around 6 weeks for custom belts.

  77. Hi.
    I see you ship world wide. But how long delivery time to Norway?

    Regards

    1. transit time is 3-5 days for international shipments. Lead times on belts/products are dependent on what you purchase.

  78. Hey there,

    If I want a custom dyed black 13mm lever belt with a laser burn logo on the back, will I be able to see it on the black leather?

    1. Hey Brent,

      From a distance it is kinda hard to see, but when you are close up you can see it better

  79. Hi, I am interested in the stock lever belt. My measure is 33 inch. For the size, should I go for small or medium? Thanks!

    1. If you stay at that range or getting leaner, a Small is going to be best. If you are planning a bulk, go medium.

      1. What about for the prong belt? Same sizing advice? Thanks!

  80. Do you only offer 4 fonts for embroidery?

    1. For normal fonts, yes… BUT you can pretty much use any font you want by uploading the custom font as an image in the “add an image” section on the order pages.

  81. Hi I was looking at the belt designer page and I can’t see where is says if it’s 3” or 4” and exactly how thick is single as opposed 13mm double?

    Thank you

    1. Hey Melissa, just request if you want a 3″ (the designer page doesn’t have that option and all belts default to 4″). Single thick will be 8.5mm if you choose one suede on one side and 10mm if you choose suede on both sides!

  82. Do you guys offer any type offer any type of military discount?

    1. Yes just email us verification (just black out the important vital stuff)

  83. Hello!
    How much is shipping to Brazil? For a Lever Belt + Cellphone sleeve;

    Thanks!

    1. Shipping for a lever belt to Brazil is 45.00USD.

      Kimberly

  84. I ordered a Stock 8.5mm belt earlier this year, I’ve lost enough weight now that I’m almost out of adjustment holes.

    What is the best way to add additional holes to the belt so that I can prolong the life of the belt for me?

    1. Best to worst
      1.) Send it back to me
      2.) Take it to a local leather worker
      3.) 3/8″ drill bit

      ***If 2 or 3 are chosen, the warranty will be voided***

  85. hi! can i know whats the shipping weight for your

    10mm Thick – 4″ Training Belt by Pioneer – Small?

    additional info: im wondering if it would be cheaper if i shipped via freight forwarder (prices go according to weight of shipment) compared to 45 dollar worldwide shipping.

    1. Hi,
      It is cheaper to use a freight forwarder I have been told. The belt weighs 3-LBS
      I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else.

      Kimberly

  86. Hello,

    I have a few questions:

    1. If I order a 13mm pioneer cut custom dyed leather belt, is that 11mm of leather with 2mm of suede on the inside? Is there an option to get the belt with no suede?

    2. Are there any pictures of purple and/or yellow leather dyed belts?

    3. Does the Christmas sale discount combine with a military discount?

    -Matt

    1. Hi Matt,

      Yes if you order a custom dyed 13mm, that is 11mm of leather and 2mm of suede. Yes you can order the 13mm and choose none for the suede option. Include your request in the belt notes as well.
      Unfortunately we don’t have any pics of belts with Yellow or Purple Dye. I apologize. For the Christmas sale you won’t be able to use the military discount on your order.

      Kimberly

      1. Thanks!

  87. Hi Matt,
    What is the “treating” process and the difference to the end user between treated and untreated?
    If this is a repeated question, I apologize.

    1. Treated belts are raw leather that has been dipped in a vat of different oils. This makes for a more pliable belt and easier to break in. Non treated belts are just the raw leather. We do recommend you keep the leather conditioned. We sell belt care products on the website but any good leather conditioner will work. I hope this has helped.

      Kimberly

  88. Do you ship to Romania?And if so how much does it cost?

    1. Yes we do, the website is set up for all countries. The cost of shipping for a belt is 45.00USD and that does not include duties or taxes.

      Kimberly

  89. How do I request a Nordic belt like the one on Instagram I have my own design? I would like a price quote for my wants and needs. Thanks

    1. you will have to email [email protected] for inquiries

  90. Also do you offer Veteran discounts?

    1. Email me @ [email protected] for a code.

  91. Hi. Few questions:
    1) I was wondering how much to ship to Canada? Happy to provide my postal code for a more accurate quote (V5R 4N9).

    2) Also, If you guys have any black friday or christmas sale going on?

    3) If I purchase a regular double suede belt, and after awhile would like a pioneer cut, am I able to ship it back to get that done? If so, how much/what would that require?

    Thank you! :)

    1. Yes the website is set up for all countries. The shipping to Canada for a belt is 45.00USD. We already had our Christmas sale in OCT. That way the sale orders will get to the customer by Christmas. We can’t change a double prong to a Pioneer Cut.

  92. What is the current belt production & Shipping time? I ordered my belt on the 20th.

    Thank You!

    1. Custom belts take 6-8 weeks to complete, non embroidered/laser belts take 4-6 weeks.

      Kimberly

  93. Great customer service!! Great products!!

  94. How can I check on the status on a belt I ordered?

    1. email [email protected] Or email from the website.

  95. Which is the most similar to the now discontinued 10mm stock belt, the 8.5 or 13mm stock belts? As the leather of the new belts are softer.

    1. The 13mm belts will be the most similar to the old 10mm versions

  96. After reading through your site it says a custom embroidered 13 mm belt will end up being 9 or 10mm of leather because of the suede on the outside and inside.
    so what if I just want suede on the outside and not the inside so i can keep the belt thicker meaning more leather.

    1. We can do that. You will be looking at closer to 11mm of leather and 2mm of suede. Pretty much all of our hand dyed 13mm belts are this way (but the suede is on the inside rather than the outside).

      If you want a 13mm belt with suede only on the outside, just order the 13mm suede belt and use the belt notes to request no suede on the inside

  97. You mentioned that “pioneer cut” design is patent pending. is it true? I can’t find your patent or design. could you provide right No?

    1. https://patents.google.com/patent/US20190343674A1/en?oq=patent+application+16%2f406%2c113

      Here is one link. You can use the information there to search through the USPTO if you’d like.

  98. I haven’t seen any updates lately regarding IPF approval.

    Just wondering if you are planning on getting IPF approval for your belts any time soon or if that is still in the works? If this is still in the works, is there an estimated time until approval?

    Thanks

    1. They only open up applications for approval every 4 years. The next opening is for the 2022 season I believe so there is no plan as of yet.

  99. I’m 5′ 7, 155lbs. 34 inches around the navel. I’m looking at a medium 10mm with the center hole at 34 inches but cannot decide between 3 or 4 inches. Any advice?

    1. Measure from the top of your hip bone to the bottom rib and see if you have room for a 4″.

  100. Would it be a bad idea to break in my belt by rolling it up tightly? Or would allowing the belt to break in naturally through lifting be a better idea?

    1. Rolling the belt back and forth is a great way to break in the belt.

  101. I recently purchased a lever belt 13mm from rogue fitness, if I purchased
    a customer lever on pioneer will it fit on my black leather 13mm I purchased from rogue fitness?

    1. Hi Thomas,
      Yes Sir it will fit the rogue belt.

      Kimberly

  102. Hey, wanted to know with the lifetime warranty, everything except for the words I print onto the belt is covered? Please correct me if I am wrong. Also, will the shipping be on me if I send it back because something broke?

    1. Our warranty is for manufacturer defects only. If it is a defect please contact us at [email protected] and we will send you a prepaid label for the return.

  103. Do you offer a discount for active duty military?

    1. We do! Email us some sort of verification (you can black out the important stuff) and we will respond with the code!

  104. What is the ETA looking like for non embroider belts at the moment?

  105. Hi
    I’m about to finally upgrade to a proper lifting belt. I am looking to order the stock 8.5 mm Pioneer Cut belt.
    I’m 6’3 220 lbs and pretty much always a 33-34 around the navel. This would mean an ‘M’ is the best fit right?
    Thanks!

    1. Yes sir. Although the range isn’t as ideal as a custom fit, it should be best of the stock sizes (especially if you maintain weight or gain)

  106. Hey Matt,

    I was wondering if there is a quality difference between your belts and A7 Pioneer Cut.
    Do you make the A7 belts as well?

  107. Hello Matt,

    Does your company offer a discount for ER medicine/first responders? Could you tell me what it is?

    1. Contact me at [email protected] for the code.

  108. Pioneer Hybrid Belt

    My waist Around 23-27”

    What size of belt will suit l me best Xs or s ?

  109. Hi, i have gotten too skinny for my belt and was wondering if i can make new holes in the belt? How would you suggest doing this by myself or can i send it back for you to do?

    1. Hi, Don’t do it yourself, that would void the lifetime warranty. Send it back to us with a note in the box, telling us how many holes you want. You do have to pay shipping to and from us but we do not charge to punch new holes for you. I hope this helps. Let me know if you need anything else.

      Kimberly

  110. Are these belts ipf approved?

  111. Do you use full grain leather for your lifting straps?

    1. Yes

  112. I just ordered some leather treated lift straps. Can you tell me approximate shipping days? I’m in CA.

    1. Hey Teresa, We didn’t work Friday for the holiday, but we are back at it this morning. Your order should ship today or tmrw at the latest. 2-3 day transit time.
      Thank you

  113. With a 40-41″ waist would I be better with a Large or XL Pioneer cut?

    1. Large unless you are planning on bulking would be best

      1. It’s $ 9.95 when I change the stitch color to black. Is there any additional charge when I request with double or triple stitch? The Pioneer Cut Belt seemed to be capable of double stitching, but is it possible to triple stitch?

  114. Can you tell me the thickness for the Pioneer Hybrid Belt? Is it similar to 6.5mm, 10mm? Thank you

    1. It’s right around 5mm

  115. Hello,

    Do you do drop shipping/wholesaling for business resale. I have a small apparel/training wear company and would love to have some of these products available with my logo on them

    1. Hey Alex,

      If you can email [email protected] , he should be able to assist you with your inquiry.

  116. Hi. Any idea on production times for embroidered belt? Thanks.

    1. We are running around 6 weeks right now, but with the 4th of July sale coming up, lead times will likely grow longer

  117. I have 2 questions. First, whats the eta on a custom non embroidered lever belt, as well as, if the suede rips or wears down and has holes, does the warranty cover that or not? Thanks!

    1. I am running about 4-6 weeks right now, but that may change depending on how many orders we get in over the weekend for the sale.

      Our warranty covers anything functional related. So if a hole becomes apparent in the suede and it doesn’t interfere with the functionality of the belt, it will not be covered. If the leather rips or something happens that causes the belt to keep from functioning, we will either repair or replace it for life.

  118. Hello. Is the Pioneer Cut – Custom Dyed belt the only model with a 8.5mm option? 10mm belts are too thick for my liking, but I’m afraid the 6.5mm would be too thin.

    BTW, you should be commended for replying to all of these FAQs … not many companies would take the time to do that … in fact, I don’t know how you find the time. Nevertheless, thank you for doing so.

    1. Hey Jason, thank you for your kind words. People have questions and I feel as though it is my duty to try and give answers. So we can do pretty much any belt in an 8.5mm. Essentially what that is is just a 6.5mm piece of leather with a suede liner (each piece of suede is approx 2mm thick). So if you let me know what you want your belt to look like, I will do my best to give you an idea on how to order it on the site, or via email.

  119. If the status for my belt says “production”, does that mean you are currently making the belt or is that just a general term.

  120. If I order a 13mm custom leather lever belt – can I get it w/out it being branded of any kind?

    1. Absolutely! The stock belts come with Pioneer branding, but all the rest can be done however you want!

  121. Hello. May I ask you a question? Will you send me tracking number message by email when the production is complete?

    1. Yes. You will receive a “completion” email from us when the order is complete and ready for shipment, and you will receive tracking information direct from the carrier when it is scanned in at pick up

  122. Hello, I have a question regarding the leather used on the outside of the belt. I guess it’s kind of a tradition to use suede on the outside and I know you also offer some exotic alternatives but why does basically no one use finished leather? Only ones I’ve seen that use it are Titan, it looks like the same type of leather used for furniture.

    1. We do leather only belts. We also do dyed belts (which is basically just our untreated leather that we dye to other colors). I don’t know the exact answer as to why others don’t, but my guess would be that the flaws that naturally occur in leather can be seen as “unsightly”. Either that, or they don’t use finished leather and only buy their bends unfinished on both sides…. Great question though and I hope I (kinda) helped

  123. are Pioneer lever belts supposed to come with a lever because mine did not and no where does it say its not included when purchasing.

    1. They do. If we missed sending your lever, please email me at [email protected] and we will send one right away!

  124. Any options for a rush order? My old belt went “missing” in the gym.

    1. Unfortunately we don’t have that as an option but you can always use the notes to request a rush. We do our best.

  125. What would the international shipping price be for South Korea? Will it include a tracking number?

    I see there was an older answer for it in 2018, but I was wondering about an updated shipping price. Thanks a lot in advance.

    1. $45 from us, but IDK what kind of import taxes and fees your country will charge. You WILL get a tracking

  126. I forgot to ask. When making the order for South Korea, should I put the shipping address in Korean language, English, or both?

    1. English will be best

  127. Hey I bought a belt off you guys about 3 years ago and I’m at 9/10 holes now which I never thought I would see. When I bought your belt I heard that if the belt doesn’t fit anymore you guys would cut it to fit. This true ? Or did I just make this up in my head

    1. If it is a lever belt and it is too big, we can cut it down and punch more holes yes. If it is a prong belt and it is too big, we can punch more holes but the total length will stay the same.

  128. I measured in at just under 39″ coming in on the high side of the medium belt spectrum, would a medium belt size workout for me or should I go with a large to be on the safe side? I’m also in the process of reducing weight and definitely won’t be growing in size.

    1. If not putting any weight on, I do think a medium will be best. If you are worried about this and you are not getting a stock belt, you can always make a note for us to make you a custom size range in the “belt notes” section.

  129. Do u ship to us and if so how much is shipping?

    1. If “us” means to you and some friends, I have to say yes. International shipping is $45USD and does NOT include taxes and duties.
      If “us” means the United States, yes we do. We are located in Texas and domestic shipping rates vary with product. It is either $6.95 for apparel and accessories, or $13.95 for belts.

  130. Hi! How much for shipping to Germany?

    1. We charge a flat rate $45USD. Please note that does not include any taxes or duties from your country’s government.

  131. Does the 10mm Thick – Untreated Stock Pioneer Cut Power Lifting Belt have a double layer of suede or a single (inside) layer? How would it compare in support to the 8.5mm Thick – Stock Lever Belt?

    Thanks!

    1. The 10mm stock belt has no suede and is much stiffer than the 8.5mm.

  132. Hey Matt, I was just wondering whether or not you guys are able to shorten the length of a belt after I already got it, thanks!

  133. Hey, was wondering if you do shipping to Singapore and how much it will be? Will the shipping fee be a flat fee regardless of items or will it increase with more items? Was thinking of getting some friends to order a belt together to offset shipping fees. Thank you!

    1. Getting more people to order will save you big on shipping, but the carriage value goes up so the taxes will too. International shipping is a flat rate from us $45.

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