--- It would be better if the "holes" for the "tongue" of the buckle were made through the leather. So I had to take a tool and make holes to make the belt "useful". And I hate when I pay for an item that I have to work on to make it useful. Unless it's a kit. In addition, the tape is very thick and very stiff. I suppose it will become more flexible after wearing it for maybe a year or two. On the plus side, things are looking good.