Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

If you're unfamiliar with shirt stays, you might think these are the bees knees. But, after having been in the military for about a decade and with the Marines, shirt stays are a way of life for me, and I've tried many. Some pointers- - never buy shirt stays which loop under the foot, they'll strain your arches - buy white toned shirt stays if wearing white, semi-sheer pant legs (such as Navy dress whites) - metal clamps and pliars are helpful in sealing your straps at the desired tightness I was excited for these because they don't run past the knee- this means eliminating the long protruding pant leg which makes it look like you're on stilts or carrying a shotgun in each pant leg. However, when it comes to grip, these have almost none at all. Military brand Vanguard shirtstays have a sliding loop closure that requires a tiny learning curve but are Excellent at maintaining their grip. The NV Holders on the other hand have a clipping tooth system similar to most suspender clasps. They do not grip well. If your shirt does not have a chunky seam at the bottom, they will slip right off. You can mitigate this problem somewhat by wearing an undershirt, lining the two shirt seems together, and clamping them simultaneously, which is a little bit of a pain in the #%@. but it Mostly works, except when you squat, bend over, or climb in your carseat without moving like a robot; I always have to tie my shoes Before I clip the stays to my shirt, cause I'm not bending over to do it after the fact. Save yourself some time, get Vanguard sock clipping stays, or try something new, but don't get NV Holders.