no its the leg/hip angle, when you (if you do, you probably don't) use a stiff leather belt, and squat atg, it cuts into your side.
maybe i wore it too low? dunno. maybe thats why they brought out the softer ones? either way i don't have love handles, i don't store my bf on the sides (genetic i guess).
nice try tho woodpecker.
edit: you do realise my avatar is ME, do you see love handles??? seriously. im not 8% but i have shape, you can see the muscles below = not that fat.
infact if i did have love handles, then it wouldn't cut into me..