I'm not a professional police officer or military officer. I'm just a lazy guy. I just want a belt that will hold my pants up without fuss. Don't have to look good, don't need a buckle. All my straps before that either wear out quickly or unwind on their own after an hour. This belt just does its job. Install once and forget about it all day. Now that I've tried this one, I'm investing in their belt for my heavy winter pants.