I ordered this belt after seeing reviews that it held up better than a certain competitor brand. This one is definitely thicker. It also looks beautiful. Unfortunately, about 10 months after purchase, a couple of strips of braided leather snapped at the edge of the belt. It was the same as my old brand but in less time. At the moment the belt is still usable, but now it is a bit annoying to pull it through the belt loops - broken leather strips protrude and get caught in the belt loops. Now the question is whether to buy this again, go back to the branded version or just use the nylon strap.