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I think it's a great way to make those magic items feel like magic items created by someone in the world rather than just removable power boosts you're probably going to trade for an upgrade.
This is why I like them in this edition. A Belt of Magic Strength should make you Magically Strong, not provide a stackable strength increase. There is something much more satisfying about specific (non-stacking) effects. The Wizard makes himself a pair of magic gloves, and now he can wrestle ogres.

I do think they could be improved with ribbon abilities, like grappling or unarmed effects. Also, limited use or use-per-day items are cool, and would work well for strength, particularly for the non-strength user. I like the idea of a rogue who normally is average in strength, but has found a magic belt that lets him do something crazy every once in a while.