"I would gladly change their design if given a chance."

They really are far too impractical for anything outside of one function, and it wasn't a function Genda was not keen to be reminded of every time he looked down at his own hands or heard the distinct sound of metal moving against metal as he fingers twitched or flexed.

"Aesthetics is hardly a priority if functionality is sacrificed for it."

Luckily though the buckles are simple, large, and easily manipulated so they don't actually take long to undue. So long as you have the basic dexterity for them.