Leather Collar W/ Red Hearts Review

This collar, referred to as the Leather Collar W/ Red Hearts on AdultSexToys.com, is part of the really lovely "Heart 2 Heart" line, something I have had pleasant experiences with before- so of course when I had the opportunity to review this piece (and in fact, the wrist and ankle restraints as well which you will see reviews for soon) I jumped at the chance.

The collar comes in simple and tasteful clamshell packaging, it's made of black and red leather and is about 20" long in total. The default sizing is adjustable from 11.5" to about 16", but there is extra strap available to put more sizing holes into the collar if you need to. I had to do it to get it to fit me, since I have about a 17" neck and it was just too snug.

Sizing the collar is something you should really have done professionally, your average shoe repair shop could probably do it for you but it would be a bit embarrassing so I chose to do it myself. I used a hammer, nail, and a needle used for piercing clay and making beads etc, when I did it and made three additional holes, allowing the collar to be adjusted up to 18.5" and it works just fine.

This collar is really, really high quality. I was, quite obviously, doing some harsh things to it when sizing it up and it held up just fine. I've also stretched, tugged, and pulled on it to test the hardware's strength, and it works great. All the hardware appears to be chrome, but is probably just plated with something- it hasn't chipped or worn whatsoever, and it does not say on the packaging what kind of metal it is.

The collar is made so that when you're wearing it, the buckle will be to the back of your neck and the front part with the O-ring, for attaching a leash, and the cute heart inlay design will be in front. It's very comfortable to wear because its only about an inch wide, and its not too thick or bulky. The inside of it is finished a different way than the front, so that its very soft and gentle on your skin.

Since it is summer, I find this collar to be just right for wearing out and about when it is too hot to wear my bigger collars. It's also pretty cute and stylish- I'm sure people will know what it's for, but it's not quite as hardcore looking as some collars.

This collar is easy to put on by myself, which I really like, and it has an integrated loop to hold the extra bit of strap out of the way once its on. Whether you wear it loose or snug, it looks great and is just stiff enough to keep it shape. 

It doesn't have the ability to lock, so it may not be the best for super hardcore restraint, but for lighter play or just some domination play it is great. I think it may be a little too traditionally femme for some people's tastes but if forced feminization is something you're looking to experiment with, you could use that to your advantage.

As far as storage, I like to keep it stored folded gently, just in a cabinet. You could hang it up or keep it in the clamshell if you wanted, but as long as you store it in a dry, cool place there's no reason to worry. Leather is easy to care for, just try and keep it from getting soaked, and if it gets dirty wipe it down with a damp cloth and gentle soap if any. If your leather piece is getting a bit dingy or stiff, you can find leather conditioners online or at shoe stores pretty easily. Leather generally is not something you should share between partners, though, since it is difficult to sterilize it properly- so be careful about exposing it to blood or any other bodily fluids.

This collar is an outstanding value. It is so cute, so stylish, and so durable and usable that I think everyone who's looking to get into bondage, restraint, domination and submission etc should give these a try. You can check out this surprisingly affordable collar here, at AdultSexToys.com!